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Estevan Oriol
Born
Santa Monica, California
Occupation(s)Photographer, music video director
Years active1991–present
Websitewww.estevanoriol.com

Estevan Oriol is an American of Mexican-Italian descent, photographer and music video director based in Los Angeles, California. His work has been featured in magazines, usually reflects Los Angeles urban and gang culture, and he has also photographed many celebrities.[1] He is also known for directing several music videos as well as for his partnership with Mister Cartoon for Joker Brand Clothing. He is affiliated with Soul Assassins.

Career

Oriol was born in Santa Monica, California.[2] He started his career as a bouncer at hip-hop clubs before moving on to tour manage Cypress Hill and House of Pain. During that time he began documenting his life on the road. He has photographed both gang members and celebrities alike.[3] His work has been featured in magazines such as Complex, FHM, GQ, Vibe, Rolling Stone, The Source and many more.

In 2004, he participated in the elaboration of the videogame GTA San Andreas.

Oriol has gone on to direct music videos for rock and hip-hop artists. He has also released books and calendars, including LA Woman, published in 2009 by Drago.[4]

In March 2018, Oriol was announced as the new Creative Director for media company BallerStatus.com. He has also become a partner.[5]

He directed and stars in the 2020 Netflix documentary LA Originals.[6][7]

Books

  • L.A. Woman. Drago, 2009.
  • L.A. Portraits. Drago, 2013.
  • This is Los Angeles. Drago, 2018.[2]

Music videos - directed

References

  1. ^ "Netflix's 'LA Originals' Chronicles the Careers of Mister Cartoon & Estevan Oriol". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  2. ^ a b Stuart, Gwynedd (30 November 2018). "A Peek Inside This Is Los Angeles, Estevan's Oriol's Latest Photo Chronicle of L.A." Los Angeles (magazine). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  3. ^ Green, Patrick (25 October 2016). "Meet the Guy Who Made "L.A. Fingers" a Thing". Los Angeles (magazine). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  4. ^ Estevan Oriol Drops First Photography Book—Titled ‘L.A. Woman’. BallerStatus.com (Sept. 16, 2009).
  5. ^ "Estevan Oriol Joins BallerStatus.com as Partner & Creative Director". BallerStatus.com. March 6, 2018.
  6. ^ Hernandez, Daniel (10 April 2020). "L.A.'s 'cholo Da Vincis' brought Chicano culture to the boardroom. Now they have a Netflix doc". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  7. ^ Stuart, Gwynedd (10 April 2020). "Estevan Oriol and Mister Cartoon, a Pair of L.A. Originals, Tell Their Story". Los Angeles (magazine). Retrieved 2020-08-25.
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