Basil (Bay-Zuhl) b. 1993, is a Filipino-American photographer born and raised in Southern California. A dual citizen of the United States and the Philippines, he proudly calls Oceanside, CA his hometown and currently splits his time between:

Los Angeles, New York, and the Philippines.

With 14 years of experience in the photography industry, his work explores a personal and professional journey between imagined worlds and the existing one. He meticulously focuses on light, composition, flow, and human connection to craft his images with intention and artistry.

He spends his spare-time traveling, skateboarding, rock climbing, playing with lights in his studio, laughing with friends, and watching cat videos.


Contact:

basil@basilvargas.com
@basilvargas



Licensing Rep:

licensing@stills.com






Selected Clients:

72&Sunny
88Rising
Adobe
Airbnb 
Athleta
Calle Sabor
Chameleon Cold Brew
CharBroil
Disney
Discover
Direct-TV
Fullscreen
Hawke Media
Hi5.Agency
HP
Innovative Leisure
Lindora Clinic
Lovesong.tv


Make-A-Wish Foundation
Mary Kay
Mauvais Garcon
Moet & Chandon
Nike Running
Om Mushroom
On-Running
OpenDoor
Panasonic HVAC
Superpower
Suja Juice
Stance Socks
Timberland
Thousands Creative
Tooth & Nail Records
Winc
Yard Nyc
Press & Publications:

Purveyr

Boooooom
Fstoppers