Michelle leon

Stylist, Creative Director, Photographer

Southern California born and raised, my creative vision is deeply rooted in the colors, textures, and rhythms of this landscape. Growing up in an artistic household, I was immersed in classic cinema, specifically French New Wave, which continues to influence the cinematic, timeless, and whimsical direction of my work.

Fashion has always been my lens for storytelling. I’ve studied fashion history and am fascinated by how garments reflect culture, identity, and narrative. From following runway shows to discovering emerging designers, I’m passionate about weaving style into a broader visual language. My approach is instinctual yet intentional, drawing inspiration from film, music, classical art, and contemporary culture.

I am extremely visually oriented, this is my greatest strength. I live and breathe aesthetics, always following beauty and telling stories through images. Art is the way I live my life, and I approach every project as an opportunity to translate emotion and narrative into visual form.

I describe my style as timeless with modern inflections, grounded in classic composition but always open to evolution. At its core, my work reflects a love for California’s natural beauty and a lifestyle of adventure, curiosity, and creativity. With a degree in sustainability, I strive to highlight our landscapes not only as backdrops, but as vital stories worth protecting.

Whether through styling, creative direction, or photography, my goal is to craft visuals that inspire others to see the world more deeply, to explore, to create, and to connect.