Editorial portrait of bank executive for the Journal of Corporate Renewal by Afonso Salcedo on the Mt. Wilson Trail, Sierra Madre

Los Angeles Portrait & Editorial Photographer.

Cinematic lighting. Close attention to people.

Based in West Hollywood. Available worldwide.

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Portraits & Editorial


Studio portraits, headshots and location commissions for actors, executives, creatives and teams.


Black and white portrait photograph showing an intense expression with furrowed brow against plain background.
A dramatic black and white portrait series showing a figure in dark clothing against a textured backdrop.
A person wearing a denim button-up shirt smiles warmly against a beige background.
A series of five artistic portrait poses on a chair against a textured gray wall, showcasing elegant black attire.
A series of dramatic black and white portraits showing a person in a dark shirt against a moody background.
Professional headshot of someone in glasses and a black sweater smiling warmly with arms crossed against a blurred background.
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“The headshots are sharp, modern, and perfectly reflect the creativity of our team and company culture.”


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SELECTED COMMISSIONS

 

Journal of Corporate Renewal

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Portrait of Sunny Han-Jeon holding a hula hoop over her shoulder on Mt. Wilson Trail, photographed for the Journal of Corporate Renewal.

Sunny Han-Jeon on Mt. Wilson Trail for the October 2026 “Snapshots” feature.

 

 

Udemy

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Standing portrait of the Udemy course presenter in a magenta dress against colorful LED panels, photographed by Afonso Salcedo.

Portraits for AI for Business Leaders, photographed on an LED volume.

 

Documentary & Photojournalism


Photojournalism and long-form documentary work on civic life, public health and the people shaping Los Angeles and beyond.

Person waves American flag at a large outdoor protest rally with crowd holding signs in an urban setting.
News crews report from behind fire-line tape as sheriff's deputies and utility crews hold a closure on Holloway Drive near Sunset Boulevard.
A woman and her two children beneath a temporary shelter in Fond Parisien, Haiti, Sept. 2013. (Afonso Salcedo)
Floodwaters surround The Inverness Store as the owner surveys conditions, Inverness, Calif., Jan. 3, 2026. (Afonso Salcedo)
A rider passes through farmland on Day 3 of AIDS/LifeCycle, Central California, June 2025. (Afonso Salcedo)
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Selected publications


Journal of Corporate Renewal · Writer’s Digest · Renderout! · Los Angeleno

The Eastsider · SIC Television Portugal

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About Afonso Salcedo

 

Studio self-portrait of Los Angeles portrait and documentary photographer Afonso Salcedo

I’m a Los Angeles–based portrait and documentary photographer with a background in feature-film production and animation.


I bring cinematic lighting, patient observation and clear direction to portrait sessions and editorial commissions—and the same attention to people to documentary work.


Based in West Hollywood. Available for assignments worldwide.


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