Gabriel Villareal (b. 2002) is a photographer and visual artist specializing in capturing the interplay of movement and light. He has worked with local music events and raves such as KAPUT, Elephant, Danza Organika, UNKNWN, and Sado Maso Disco to document the energy of nightlife culture. His photography focuses on the ephemeral connections formed on the dance floor, using light as a central narrative element.

Beyond nightlife, Villareal also explores fashion photography, bringing the same raw, in-the-moment sensibility to his editorial and commercial work. His approach to fashion is deeply informed by his documentation of nightlife—favoring dynamic compositions, intimate movement, and atmospheric lighting to evoke emotion and presence. He has collaborated with publications such as Vogue, L’Officiel, and Mega Magazine, as well as local clothing brands like Carl Jan Cruz and TOQA, creating imagery that blurs the line between documentary and editorial storytelling.

Exhibitions

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