Lucero Ardila

Lucero Ardila is a photographer and content creator. Her work is distinguished by a unique sensitivity that intertwines digital techniques with traditional photography, bringing to life images that evoke Latin American magical realism in dialogue with the urban landscape.

Inspired by common and non-hegemonic spaces, Lucero captures the beauty and complexity of the places she inhabits, convinced that every corner holds stories worth seeing and hearing.

Fashion plays an essential role in her work. She collaborates with Mexican artisanal brands and embraces slow fashion, reusing garments from industrial surpluses, department stores, or second-hand clothing. This ethical practice is reflected in her visual aesthetics, where each garment tells a story and reinforces her commitment to sustainability.

Beyond her visual expertise, Lucero has become an influential voice in the fields of creativity and entrepreneurship. As a speaker, she has made a lasting impact at prominent events such as the LeĂłn International Photography Festival (FFIEL), Into Design 2022 at the Institute of Science and Higher Studies of Tamaulipas, and Jalisco Talent Land.

On these platforms, she shares her experience in the art of photography and provides a unique perspective on creative marketing, exploring innovative strategies to engage audiences. She also delves into the power of art as a tool for personal and social expression, demonstrating how photography can be a powerful way to communicate ideas and emotions. Her ability to inspire both young people and adults makes her a leading figure in the Mexican photography scene.

Achievements & Exhibitions

Exhibitions

  • 100 Images Photographic Exhibition 2019
  • “Penas de AzĂşcar” exhibition at Imagenation Paris 2023
  • SWAP 2025 at Somerset House, London.
  • SWAP 2025 at Willy-Brandt-Haus, Berlin.

Awards and nominations

  • 7th Fine Art Photography Awards Nominee “Apocalipsis”
  • 7th Fine Art Photography Awards Nominee “Penas de AzĂşcar”
  • Winner of the 2023 Youth Award in the Art and Culture category
  • 22nd Julia Margaret Cameron Awards Nominee “El Norte”
  • 22nd Julia Margaret Cameron Awards Nominee “White Noise”
  • 10th Fine Art Photography Awards Nominee “Cielito de Sal Conceptual Portrait of Fabián Cháirez”
  • 10th Fine Art Photography Awards Nominee “White Noise”
  • Shortlist Global Open Competition Sony World Photography Awards 2025
  • First Place in Latin America Sony World Photography Awards 2025

Publications

  • Art of Portrait ISSUE 43: Mexican Faces
  • Mob Journal Volumes: 6, 7, 9, 12
  • “The Artist” in VOGUE ITALIA

Conferences

  • Speaker at Into Design 2022 - Institute of Sciences and Higher Education of Tamaulipas
  • "Fine Art Fashion Photography" Conference for the Faculty of Arts of the Autonomous University of QuerĂ©taro
  • "Creative Marketing for Artists" conference at the LeĂłn International Photography Festival
  • "Creative Marketing for Artists" Conference at Jalisco Talent Land 2024

Press

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