Camilo Diaz, born 1981 in Medellin, Colombia, studied Visual Arts at the National University of Colombia and further Fashion Photography, Advertising and Film Studies at various universities in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His artistic work focuses on the intimate portrayal of people and their immediate lives and surroundings. More than a depiction, his photographs reveal an intimate discovery and allow shared momentum. His subjects are not strangers but rather people with whom he enters a story. In 2017 Camilo acquires first place in motion category at the Sony World Photography awards also in 2015 2nd place at the International Photography Awards (Lucies Awards) in New York. The following year he earns 1st place for his winning entry at the 'In-Water Photographer of the Year' awards. Camilo Diaz is still based in Medellin and continues to develop new projects. Including work with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Colombia and as a student of Business of Photography at the New York Institute of Photography.
