Jan Gonzales
Jan Gonzales is a commercial and fine art portrait photographer known for a painterly, dramatic, and bold visual style. His work focuses on visual direction and high-end image production for commercial publications and portraiture, blending controlled light with an artistic sensibility to create distinctive, memorable images. He is recognised for shaping complete portrait concepts, from lighting design through to final delivery, with a strong emphasis on craft and polish.
Since 2013, Gonzales has been a Fujifilm X Photographer and brand ambassador, representing the system internationally and sharing his approach to portrait making. He is also a Profoto Light Guild Ambassador, reflecting his specialism in lighting and studio practice. He has appeared at major industry events in the United States and Europe, including Photokina, PhotoPlus Expo, and WPPI, where he delivers talks and demonstrations focused on lighting, portrait direction, and professional production standards.