Black and white photo of a woman standing in a sunlit archway of a modern curved building with dramatic shadows.

PHOTOGRAPHY  · CREATIVE DIRECTION

Images with a sense of place.

Visual storytelling for hospitality, architecture, gastronomy and selected editorial projects.

Overhead view of seared sliced tuna salad with cherry tomatoes and herbs beside a bowl of mango grain salad in lettuce cups.
Elegant restaurant interior with a warm-lit bar, wine shelves, golden chandeliers, and set dining tables with cushioned chairs.
Elegant restaurant dining room with ornate painted ceiling, white-clothed tables, and warm wood flooring set for service.
Two metal platters of roasted dishes, one with caramelized vegetables and sliced garlic, the other with roasted carrots, on a wooden table.
Tattooed chef in a black apron carefully plating a dish of roasted mushrooms at a wooden counter in a bright open kitchen.
Overhead view of a creamy yellow dish garnished with edible flowers, crispy topping, and sliced accents in a white bowl with orange rim.
Harry's restaurant illuminated sign at dusk with palm trees, striped umbrellas, and diners under a vivid pink and purple sky.
Grilled prawns served over a dark black rice dish with vegetables in a gray bowl, set on stone with fern leaves.
Open-air restaurant terrace with rattan chairs, hanging pendant lamps, striped umbrellas, and palm trees overlooking the water.
Two women in swimsuits stand by a rooftop pool edge overlooking the blue ocean under a bright sky with scattered clouds.
Black and white photo of women relaxing in a stylish hotel room, one wrapped in a towel in a bathtub and another lying on a bed.
Woman in a black swimsuit floats on an inflatable chair in a pool with shimmering blue water, sipping a drink.
Black and white portrait of a woman with slicked-back wet hair standing in a river wearing a sheer black textured top.
Woman in a black cutout swimsuit and sunglasses stands on a sailboat deck at sunset with golden light on the water.
Three women in bikinis gather around a white curved kitchen counter in a sunlit whitewashed home with bar stools.
Black and white photo of a woman reading on a curved built-in sofa in a bright, white sculptural living room.
Black and white photo of a person diving into a pool beside a whimsical white shell-shaped house surrounded by palm trees.
Black and white photo of a white staircase above a curved pool, framed by lush tropical plants and hanging vines.
Sunlit arched facade of a curved building glowing orange against a deep blue evening sky with a tree silhouette.
Overhead view of sliced charred grilled meat with a smoky glaze on a red oval platter surrounded by rustic stones.
Wooden bowl of salad with toasted bread cubes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices and fresh chives on a dark stone surface.
Walk-in wine cellar with wooden racks and warm lighting displaying rows of wine bottles on both sides.
Warmly lit restaurant interior with wooden tables, woven pendant lamps, and a glowing bar backed by tropical plants.
Large paella pan filled with saffron rice, grilled meats, and roasted red peppers on a wooden table.
Overhead view of carpaccio topped with grated parmesan, fresh arugula, and roasted cherry tomatoes on a rimmed plate.
Two garnished cocktails in martini glasses and a whiskey on the rocks sit on a marble bar beside a menu.
Woman in a sparkling black backless dress sits at a grand piano in an elegant lounge with fringed amber lights.
Martini with a lemon twist in a stemmed glass sits on a black piano in moody, warm lighting.

SELECTED WORK




A curated selection of commissioned and personal projects across hospitality, architecture, gastronomy and editorial photography.

Hospitality & Architecture

Gastronomy & Lifestyle

Fashion & Editorial

Photography & Film

Black and white beachfront scene with people on a rocky cliff, a person in the shallow surf and city high-rises in the hazy distance.
Person mid-dive into a turquoise pool in front of a white shell-shaped villa with round windows and tropical palm trees.

"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do."



Andy Warhol
Smiling bearded man in a dark shirt portrayed in dramatic red and blue neon lighting against a dark background.

Photography that captures real people, wild places, and untold brand stories.



I see photography as a way of understanding and interpreting the world around us.


With a background in architecture and visual arts, my work is guided by an interest in composition, natural light, materiality, and the subtle details that give a place its character.


Whether documenting a space, a culinary experience, or an editorial story, I seek to create images that go beyond appearance — images with atmosphere, intention, and a lasting sense of place.

Woman in a blue jacket and white pants sits on the floor beside a blue massage ball in a bright kitchen.
Young woman with long blonde hair wearing a gray cutout athletic bodysuit sits on the floor by draped curtains.
Woman in a bikini stands beside white lounge chairs at a pool outside a sculptural white seashell-shaped villa surrounded by palm trees.
Swimmer dives into a turquoise pool beside a whimsical white shell-shaped house with round windows and tropical palm trees.
Two women relax on pastel pool floats in clear water in front of a curved white spiral shell house with palm trees.
Woman in a white shirt sits on a wooden staircase in warm golden light beside an arched window overlooking green trees.
Blonde woman with blue eyes and red lips rests her forearm over her forehead in soft natural window light.
Woman in a red top lies back on a colorful stand-up paddleboard floating on calm green water, her long dark hair spread out.
Modern white and orange luxury motor yacht cruises across calm blue water under a clear evening sky.
Luxury expedition yacht cruises on calm water at sunset as a golden sun sinks behind a second yacht on the horizon.
Black and white portrait of a woman with wet hair in a sheer dark top standing in water, looking over her shoulder.

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Available for selected commissions in Mexico and worldwide.

Charlie Montoya © 2026

@chmontoyas

carlos.montoya.soberanis@gmail.com

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