Based in Oakland, CA, Ernesto is a self-taught photographer who studied studio lighting under instructors Franklin Avery and Michael Mejia at Laney college.

“God said let there be light and I said let there be Darkness” - ET

Ernesto is dedicated to pursuing light and capturing the truth through the lens of his camera. Whether it is revealing an individual’s true authenticity, capturing a breathtaking sunset or highlighting a lone flower shrouded by darkness. Ernesto has developed a distinctive aesthetic. His images compel you to pause and simply absorb the emotions and thoughts they provoke.