Wilker Mata

I am a photographer born in Caracas, Venezuela, currently based in Chicago, United States.

From a young age, I began experimenting with image editing in a self-taught way. At the end of 2013, I took a trip to Lima, Peru, to visit the Magic Water Circuit. This place captivated me visually so much that I felt the need to share my way of seeing the world.

In 2015, I bought my first camera and started studying photography, where I learned the basic use of my equipment and composition concepts.

My first photos were urban exploration shots; I often visited abandoned places, living extreme experiences and putting my life at risk.

Today, my style focuses mainly on creative portraiture, producing striking creations while filming behind-the-scenes footage of the sessions to later upload videos to social media. This has led me to build a community of more than 600,000 followers and the opportunity to work with various influencers.

AWARDS

• Finalist in “A Photo at the Children’s Museum” 2015.
• #HelloCities — Motorola Argentina 2020.