Photography • Illustration • Visual Storytelling

About

I’m Ivanesa Luna, a New York City–based photographer, illustrator, and visual storyteller with a lifelong passion for documenting the people, animals, places, and moments that make life meaningful.

Growing up between the Bronx and the Dominican Republic shaped the way I see and photograph the world. I learned early that photographs are more than images—they become memories, family history, and pieces of our lives that we can return to years later. I’m drawn to the moments that feel genuine: a quiet expression, the personality of a beloved pet, the connection between two people, or the small details that might otherwise go unnoticed.

I earned my BFA in Photography from Pratt Institute, where I also studied Film and Television, and later completed an MBA in Leadership. My creative career has taken me through photography, publishing, entertainment, digital archives, media operations, and visual content, with experience working alongside organizations including Disney, HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and Rolling Stone.

Today, my creative work continues to evolve. Alongside photography and illustration, I’ve developed a career in animal care and veterinary medicine, working as a Veterinary Assistant with VEG ER for Pets and Petco/Vetco veterinary clinics. These experiences have given me hands-on experience caring for animals in both emergency and clinical environments while deepening my understanding of animal behavior, communication, and the relationships between animals and the people who love them.

My training also includes Fear Free education focused on creating safer, lower-stress experiences for both animals and people. My experience and training encompass cats, dogs, birds, horses, and other animals, with an emphasis on understanding behavior, recognizing individual needs, and approaching interactions with patience, empathy, and respect.

This perspective has become a natural part of my photography. I especially enjoy photographing animals in a way that captures who they truly are—not simply what they look like. Working with animals requires patience and an ability to recognize when they are comfortable, curious, nervous, or overwhelmed. I bring that same awareness into my sessions so that animals and their people can feel comfortable in front of the camera.

My photography extends to pet photography, portraits, intimate celebrations, families, creative projects, fine art, and documentary-inspired storytelling. I believe the best photographs don’t need to feel overly posed or manufactured. They should feel like you.

My approach is rooted in empathy, patience, curiosity, and attention to detail. Whether I’m working with a person, a family, a nervous rescue animal, a playful puppy, an older companion, or a horse or bird with its own personality, I take the time to understand what is in front of my camera.

I believe every person and every animal has a story worth preserving.

Whether you’re documenting a milestone, celebrating the life of a companion animal, creating artwork, or simply wanting photographs that feel authentic, I’m here to tell your story through thoughtful, compassionate imagery.

Every story deserves to be remembered.

Services

I currently accept commissions for:

•  Events

• Pet Photography

• Portrait Photography

• Family Sessions

• Elopements

• Editorial Photography

• Professional Headshots

• Model Digitals & Comp Cards

• Illustration Commissions

• Fine Art Projects

• Creative Collaborations

Whether you're celebrating a milestone, building your professional portfolio, honoring your relationship with a beloved pet, or commissioning original artwork, I'd love to help bring your vision to life.

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Email: ivanesa.luna@gmail.com