BY VERO
Portfolio
Photo taken by Violet Guerrero Ponce
Vero's work explores the connection between past experiences and ingenious forms of expression. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of sources, including Marie Curie, Salvador Dali, Dr. Carl Segan, and Andy Warhol, She blends art and Experimentation to create symbolic pieces that transcend traditional artistic mediums.
Her work reflects a tension between military traditionalism and romantic dramatization, while constantly striving to capture the ever-evolving nature of reality.
I’m Vero.
I bring a unique perspective to art. My background, including my service in the United States Navy as a geologist, engineer, and gunner, has shaped my experiences and influenced my approach to Process. After moving to New York City, I have been able to flourish creatively and apply my diverse skill set to my career in mediums such as paintings, sculpture, film and documentary. My unique background and experiences are a valuable asset to my work, setting me apart from others in the field.
I have found a unique balance between my technical background in science, engineering, mathematics, and technology and my passion for artistic expression. By merging these two areas, I have opened up a wealth of creative possibilities and a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of art and physics. With my personal production brand, By Vero, LLC, and my partnership with filmmaker and creative director, Violet Guerrero Ponce, I am able to bring your vision to life in a collaborative setting. For more information on your work and the studio, please check out more of my portfolio below!
CREDITS
Vero has sailed through the art industry with curiosity. Her Favorite motto is, “The Power of Yes.” She will take on projects, collaborations, and opportunities to exercise her skills and learn new ways of declaration and creativity.
Oct 2023
In Geneva Switzerland, Vero’s work with visual artist Andrew Wong was published and printed for the United Nations, International Art Contest for Minority Artists Working on Intersectionality Themes, hosted by The United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner jointly with Free Muse and the Minority Rights Group International in the Palais Anna et Jean-Gabriel Eynard. This publication has been printed and released to the public.
United Nations
OCT 2023
Los Angeles California - director of photography for Jashaan Gill; owner of jheez, Birmingham UK fashion designer.
Production: Luminere Runway - International Fashion House Production - Charity Involvement - Fashion Week
Location: Sony Picture Studios, Los Angeles CA.
LOS ANGELAS FASHION WEEK
NOV 2023
Vero has contributed her talents to four consecutive New York Fashion Week seasons, establishing an ongoing partnership as a film photographer with the esteemed brand Jheez. This collaboration unfolds under the creative direction of Jashaan Gill, the visionary owner and rising star in the realm of UK fashion design.
Daily Mail UK
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
Feb 2022 - SEP 2022
feb 2023 - sep 2023
Vero has contributed her talents to four consecutive New York Fashion Week seasons, establishing an enduring partnership as a film photographer with the esteemed brand Jheez. This collaboration unfolds under the creative direction of Jashaan Gill, the visionary owner and rising star in the realm of UK fashion design. Vero has also taken time to photograph alongside others the prestigious runway show for Kim Shui.
NFT NYC
NOV 2022 - July 2023
Closely working with NFT artists during NYC’s NFT Convention gives Vero a privileged perspective on the goings-on of the events, shows, talks, and meet-ups. Collaborating with Sarai Mora, (Creatress) VR artist and live performer. Vero have photographed private events, networking with producers to gain respect and appreciation to this digital artform.
NYFA - CAC AWARD
Oct 2021
In 2021, Vero received an award from the NYFA CAC award committee for independent documentary films. She directed and produced a documentary series called, “Perspectives,” as well as a full-length mash-up of the series for the public screening in New York City.
Title: “Perspectives,” documentary film series and full-length feature.
Screening: NEW YORK CITY, NY
PERSPECTIVES - DOCUSERIES
August 2020
From March to July, Vero took the initiative to film her very first video, film, and photo project. PERSPECTIVES IS ABOUT 7 NEW YORKERS. THEIR IDEAS, THEIR LIVES, AND THEIR PERSPECTIVES. THERE ARE 7 EPISODES, AND 3 CLIPS, OF THEIR EXPERIENCES OF LIVING AND WORKING WHILE NYC WAS MARKED AS THE EPICENTER OF THE COVID19 PANDEMIC.
Title: “Perspectives,” documentary film series and full-length feature.
Screening: NEW YORK CITY, NY
The Camera Collection
Vero’s collection of functional Antique cameras ranging from the 1940s to the early 2000s
Vero's passion for antique cameras is not just a hobby; it's a love affair with the art of capturing moments. Each camera she showcases has its own unique story, a tale of craftsmanship and design that transports you to a bygone era. These cameras are not just tools; they are storytellers, narrating the history of photography in every click.
Noonlight Studio
Conceptual photography and film production. Specializing in fashion and beauty, designer concepts, headshots, products, AND MORE.
Our clients include small businesses, designers, fashion, and cosmetic arts. Working with many models, hairstylists, and make-up artists, Noonlight can help you organize your shoot – from concept development, model casting, and scouting locations to post-production and editing. We work with clients locally but our love of photography and travel allows us to go anywhere to meet your creative needs.
The quality of our work and personal attention to our clients is what sets Noonlight apart. Noonlight’s studio directors Vero Perez and Violet Guerrero Ponce have both served in the United States Navy and are from Mexican American cultures. They met while attending City College of New York, and have remained friends since.
Documentary Film
“Perspectives,”
Documentary Series and
full length Film
A 7-episode documentary series about the lives, ideas, and perspectives of New Yorkers during the COVID 19 Lockdown from March 2020 through to the end of the summer of 2020. Each episode is roughly 7 minutes long, revolving around one interviewee in dialogue with me. They are seen on camera discussing the way they each are making sense of how the world is turning over right before their eyes. But "Perspectives" is less about COVID statistics and more about the human experience. I often say that when the pandemic hit New York, the world too quickly put the state in a "body bag." We were still alive, just locked in. The streets were no longer bustling, but our minds were still imagining and yearning to speak. I didn't know it then, but I was able to create a platform on which people could speak, be heard, and be seen alive. This documentary represents a variety of New Yorkers from both the city and upstate, women and men, essential workers and entrepreneurs, fathers, brothers, and sisters. Still, most importantly, it reminds us that there is a lot of hope.
Reel Documentary Series
My Reel Documentary is a short-form documentary series, launching only on platforms that host “reel” type content. All documentaries are filmed and edited in vertical format, a challenging format to film in, yet I have found this series to be a creative expression for me. I hope to introduce much more docureels of the interesting interaction I continue to come across.
NYFA CAC Award for Documentary Film
In 2021, Vero accepted an award for her solo documentary project, “Perspectives.” and held a public screening, on October 30th.
She delivered Her full-length Screening in New York City. The screening was free to the public, as it is a part of her code of ethics that Art is for the people.
“I am overwhelmed with the amount of support I’ve received from this project, and I am thankful for the new career I have so passionately fallen into. Thank you NYFA, CAC!”
