LEPESTEUR
Cosmopolitan Vision in Image and Narrative
Born in São Paulo a cosmopolitan city that inspires his work, Jorge Lepesteur began his immersion into photography at the age of 20. He started as a photographer’s assistant, consolidating his foundation at Chabot College in San Francisco, California. Upon returning to Brazil, he dedicated seven years to refining his technical skills alongside major names in national photography.
Career and Professional Recognition
Since 2001, Jorge has developed a remarkable career, building a robust portfolio in the editorial and advertising markets:
Editorial: He has collaborated with highly prestigious publications such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Revista Trip, Cool Magazine, Top Magazine, and VoeGol, among others.
Advertising: He has photographed campaigns for global and national brands, including FIAT, Yahoo, Adidas, Proctor&Gamble, Onodera, and Cetaphil.
Awards: His excellence was internationally recognized in 2003 with a Bronze Lion at the Cannes Festival (print media) for the Stockphoto campaign, in partnership with the Almap/BBDO agency.
Audiovisual and Creative Expression
His vision expanded into the audiovisual realm, where he served as Director of Photography for music videos and commercial films. Recognition of his art reached the international stage when he was selected with the Embolex collective to exhibit the live cinema piece “Tropicália” at the renowned Tate Modern Museum in London.
Continuous Education and Innovation
Study and the pursuit of innovation have always been sources of inspiration for Jorge. He has invested in top-tier education at esteemed institutions and with renowned professionals:
Styling with Giovanne Frasson (Vogue editor) at Escola São Paulo.
Fashion: Concept and Narrative at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York (2008).
He participated in the first cohort of the iconic photographer Nick Knight’s online course on the Mastered platform (2015).
Currently, Jorge Lepesteur concentrates his energy and expertise on photography, audiovisual production, and digital entrepreneurship, remaining at the forefront of creating visual images and narratives.