Esteban Abdala Photography

I was born in 1987 in Ciénaga, Magdalena, a town on the Caribbean coast of Colombia.

I’m a Colombian photographer based in New York City, with roots that blend the warmth of the Costeño coast and the detail-driven spirit of the Paisa mountains. My work spans a broad spectrum — from the intimacy of engagements and weddings, to expressive portraits, headshots, and social events, to the intricate world of macro and fine art photography.

I shoot in both digital and analog formats, offering 35mm and 120mm film photography for clients who appreciate the rich texture and timeless beauty of film. I also specialize in film digitization and professional retouching, helping breathe new life into old negatives or giving modern work a fine-tuned finish.

Whether it's a quick headshot session in Manhattan, a wedding in Brooklyn, or a creative studio shoot with vintage cameras and soft light, I approach each frame with care, artistry, and a bit of Colombian soul.

Let’s tell your story — frame by frame.

I startarted filmmaking studies in 2005 in Santa Marta, Magdalena, State University.

By 2010 I started to exhibit my photographs in cultural institutions that promote art, in 2012 was my first collective show funded by the Colombian Ministry of Culture, I had my first experience teaching photography also

In 2014 I was published in an photography magazine called ‘C-Heads’ and in the german media ‘Stern’, I exhibited my work in the Public Libraries in Medellin, and was part of “Imagen Regional 2014” a program of Bank of Colombian Republic I had my first collective show in ‘Museo Boivariano de Arte Contemporaneo’ ‘Notas de Luz’. at the time I was a video producer for the National Multimedia Platform “En Orbita” a program about the contemporary culture in Colombia.

In 2015 I moved to the U.S.A. and kept on photographing while working in labor jobs.

In 2016 and 2017 I was featured by AI-AP. In 2019 I was published NGO Magazine ‘Nueva Luz’.

In 2022 one of my photographs became part of the ‘Museo Bolivariano de Arte Contemporaneo’ collection through a national program named ‘Reactivarte’

In 2023 I did a workshop with the NGO Anyone-Anywhere and The Brooklyn Library.