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.
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
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