Meet Photo By Ayala | Photographer & Retoucher

My unique upbringing as a first-generation Colombian-American woman has profoundly shaped me as an artist and inspires my work every day. My background is the foundation of my artistic vision and motivates me to share my perspective with the world through my lens. As a photographer I find inspiration from my bicultural identity and Native ancestry; I aim to capture uplifting empowering imagery of women of color while sharing a little piece of my story.

As a woman of color, I strive to create representation in the industry of photography. It’s important to me to provide a safe space for women to join me in celebrating our resilience. Within the past year, I have had exciting retouching opportunities and am proud to be a Retoucher for Savage X Fenty. Along with photography, I look forward to what the future holds for my retouching career as well.

I got to where I am today professionally by honing in on my craft, seeking opportunities to grow in my art, challenging myself, and never giving up. Pursuing a career in the arts has its own set of challenges and requires a lot of hard work, but being passionate about what you do makes the journey a fun and fulfilling experience.

Here are some lessons I have learned along the way: First and foremost, it’s important to find joy in your creative process and not to let failure discourage you. Trust yourself and your vision even when others don’t, ask for help when you need it, and surround yourself with people and experiences that inspire you.Here are some lessons I have learned along the way: First and foremost, it’s important to find joy in your creative process and not to let failure discourage you. Trust yourself and your vision even when others don’t, ask for help when you need it, and surround yourself with people and experiences that inspire you.