Estevan Oriol

Estevan Oriol
Born(1966-08-02)August 2, 1966[1]
Santa Monica, California
Other namesScandalous[2]
Occupation(s)Photographer, music video director
Years active1991–present
Websitewww.estevanoriol.com

Estevan Oriol is a photographer and director from Los Angeles, of Mexican-Italian descent. Best known for his distinct, gritty 35mm black and white work, documenting chicano, cholo culture (and Los Angeles gang culture at large), as well as celebrities within film and hip-hop, and lingerie work, his images have been featured in magazines, on album covers and in exhibitions across the world. [3] Oriol is also known for directing several music videos for the likes of Blink 182, D12, Cypress Hill and more, as well as for his partnerships with life-long friend and collaborator, Mister Cartoon for Joker Brand Clothing and Soul Assassins Studios, the latter of which the two opened together by way of Cypress Hill's producer, DJ Muggs.

He has photographed both gang members and celebrities alike, bringing notoriety to capturing photos of LA Fingers,[4] the main photo taken in 1995 was featured in several magazines and copied or bootlegged for tattoos and t-shirts.[1] His work has been featured in magazines such as Complex, FHM, GQ, Vibe, Rolling Stone, The Source and many more.

  1. ^ a b Scott, Chadd (2024-07-14). "Estevan Oriol And Teen Angel Reveal Chicano Culture In Los Angeles". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  2. ^ Newsome, Melba (2003-11-02). "Tattooist to the Stars". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
  3. ^ "Netflix's 'LA Originals' Chronicles the Careers of Mister Cartoon & Estevan Oriol". Hypebeast. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-25.
  4. ^ Green, Patrick (25 October 2016). "Meet the Guy Who Made "L.A. Fingers" a Thing". Los Angeles. Retrieved 2020-08-25.