About the person behind the camera

Esteban Gil, Connecticut based wedding photographer and educator based in Guilford, CT. 

Over the decades, he has honed his raw creative abilities into a talent that is undeniable. Esteban places importance in capturing emotion first and art second, but consistently succeeds in turning most every moment into artistry. His work is easily recognized by his well thought out framing, out-of-the-box creativity, and even more so his imaginative use of light – be it natural or flash.

It’s no surprise that with these skills, particularly his manipulation of light, he has become a sought-after educator in flash photography, as well as an excellent representation of MagMod, as part of their Ambassador Team.

   Esteban has a career that is defined by so much more than just the stunning artwork that comes as a result of his talent behind a camera. His passion began many years ago as a young man with a camera in a small town in Connecticut and that passion became a business in 2014. Through perseverance and relentless pursuit of growth, he developed that love of photography into a successful career. As he has honed his craft and grown in his abilities, Esteban has never forgotten his roots or the communities that embraced him. It is clear that he keeps a love of community at the heart of everything he does and he strives to educate and empower photographers at every level. This firm belief in “community over competition” led to the founding of the creative community, Steel & Flint Society, in 2018. 

Through the Steel & Flint workshops and corresponding Facebook community, Esteban has cultivated an environment that fosters growth through education, group discussions, artistic challenges, unlimited access to guidance and advice, and friendships. As he continually strives to grown in his own abilities and career, he never hesitates to advise, encourage, and help others to grow. It is clear to those that have had the opportunity to meet and learn from him. He chooses to put just as much value into the people he creates for and the people he creates with as he does his own profession – and for that he has become not just a leader in the industry, but a mentor, and – to many – a friend 

• Esteban Gil