Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Brian Ceballos. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Brian, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?
My resilience comes from my closest friends who are creatives and my passion for helping others through my work. These friends, who are also into photography, design, or videography, are always there to share ideas, give honest feedback, or pull me out of a rut. For example, when I was struggling to figure out a theme and lighting design for a photoshoot, one of them helped me work through the brain fog with some fresh ideas, getting me back in my groove. What really keeps me going is knowing my work can bring someone’s vision to life—whether it’s a photo that captures a moment or a video that tells their story. That sense of purpose pushes me through the tough times.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I’m a Visual Storyteller, and my creative journey started with graphic design—think business cards, flyers, and banners—but I’ve found my groove in photography. I’m all about shooting portraits for fashion brands and capturing street cars, motorcycles, muscle cars, and lowriders, soaking up the soul of that car culture. What gets me stoked is making a client’s vision pop, like shooting a model with a lowrider gleaming under perfect lighting—where fashion and car culture just click. Seeing that final shot hit just right for a client is pure magic.
Lately, I’ve been working on a portrait series for Cherri Cheeks Swimwear and shooting portraits for Rollin’ Magazine. My brand’s about turning your story into visuals that grab you, whether it’s fashion or car culture. If you’ve got a vision, I’m the guy to make it real.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Looking back, three things really shaped my journey as a Visual Storyteller. First, adaptability. Starting in graphic design then pivoting into photography, finding that love for shooting automobiles and portraits. Second, collaboration. Close friends, other creatives, artists, and designers, can be a lifeline. We all throw out ideas that get me back in the zone to bring life to any idea. Third, visual storytelling. Whether it’s an out-of-the-box concept or a new twist on something that has been already done, I’ve learned to capture stories that hit home for people.
For folks just starting out, here’s my advice. To build adaptability, dive into new challenges. Screw up, learn, keep going. For collaboration, find a good circle of people who vibe with you. Hit up local car shows or meetups, swap ideas, and lean on them to spark ideas for your work. For visual storytelling, practice seeing the story in every shot. Do personal projects, practice doing spec ads, and focus on what makes it unique. Keep experimenting, stay connected, and chase the work that means something.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
Being an only child raised by a single parent, the most impactful thing she did was believe in me and support whatever I was into at the time. She may not have always liked my choices, but she backed me because she knew it was better for me to be home creating something than out getting caught up in the streets. That support really shaped who I’ve become.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.brianceballos.com
- Instagram: @pixelflock @mrbreezy2u
- Twitter: @mrbreezy2u
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