David Castillo is known for his portraiture, lifestyle, and evocative street photography. His striking compositions and masterful use of light create compelling visual narratives. Castillo believes a portrait is a form of biography, capturing who we are today and preserving who we were for years to come. Telling his clients’ stories by capturing the moment in perfect light is his lifelong work.

A third-generation photographer, Castillo has been immersed in photography from an early age, and his 30-year career reflects the passion and dedication passed down from his forefathers. After studying at the Academy of Art University and the International Maine Photographic Workshops, he launched his career in the mid-1990s as a cameraman for commercials, TV shows, and independent films. In the early 2000s, he joined Canon as a Senior Technical Representative, working in both the U.S. and Japan. He later founded Blue Barn Pictures, a creative content agency, and went on to serve as Chief Creative Officer at Coffee & Bananaz, a digital agency in NYC.

A lifelong New Yorker, Castillo has an intimate knowledge of photographing the city, honed in part through his nights covering breaking news as a photojournalist for the metro section of the New York Post. That deep connection to New York has shaped his journey into street photography, leading to a solo gallery exhibition, NYC Subway Noir, and gallery representation for Moments in Manhattan.

Castillo is a faculty member at The Maine Media Workshops and leads seminars for PPA and other photography organizations, in addition to speaking at international photography conferences and webinars. He recently co-founded Street-Photography.net, a global community built by street photographers, for street photographers.

Today, Castillo's work is published and exhibited internationally.