About

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Jose Esquilin

Owner / Photographer / Educator / Author

Thank you for visiting. I’m a Virginia based photographer serving Northern Virginia and D.C., specializing in portraits and athlete photography. Available for personal , corporate or team sessions. Ready to book or have questions? I’m here to help.

I launched my photography business in 2013 after a 26‑year US Navy career, turning years of hobbyist photography and graphic design experience into a profession.

Present day I represent photography through a variety of styles, from portraits / headshots, sport portraits , commercial work, Pinup, and street photography. I have produced commercial work for individual brands and museum projects leading into publications.  

I pride myself as also being an educator on photography and off camera flash. Often mentoring photographers virtually or through live sponsored classes.

 I don't always accept a photography job, it has to be a win / win for you as the client and me as the photographer.  Quality produces Quality.

Representation

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Below are brands that I serve as a brand ambassador, or advanced affiliate

Westcott Ambassador logo featuring a blue triangular graphic and text in black and white colors.
Evoto logo with stylized icon and company name in bold text
LUXE LENS logo in black text on a white background.
LUXE LENS logo in black text on a white background.
A black silhouette of a cheetah leaping above the words 'CHEETAH Stand' in black and gray text.

INSTRUCTOR

My presentation on B&H Events Space

Flyer for Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions event on November 7-8, 2026, featuring speaker Jose Esquilin with his presentation on lighting fundamentals. The flyer includes a photo of Jose Esquilin and three images below showing a football player, a woman in a red dress, and a woman in a diner, sponsored by Westcott, with tickets on sale August 1.
Flyer for Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions event on November 7-8, 2026, featuring speaker Jose Esquilin with his presentation on lighting fundamentals. The flyer includes a photo of Jose Esquilin and three images below showing a football player, a woman in a red dress, and a woman in a diner, sponsored by Westcott, with tickets on sale August 1.

Scheduled November 7-8th, 2026

My on location classes

Collage of photos from a professional photo shoot, including indoor and outdoor scenes with models, photographers, lighting equipment, and a basketball court.

AUTHOR

Book cover titled "You Are The Director" by Jose Esquilin, with a black background