Photographer, John Villarreal

Some of my earliest memories are of my grandmother and father behind the camera- pausing time with a quiet click, capturing everyday moments like they were treasures. Their love for photography planted a seed in me long before I realized it.

Years later, while serving in the military, I began to see the world with more intention—studying composition and emotion in real time. This experience taught me to be patient, alert, and deeply present—skills that now shape every image I create. After the military, I earned my Bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University in Film & Media Production.