Carlos Velez is a fashion, beauty, and celebrity photographer specializing in fashion advertising. His unique perspective is manifested through upscale imagery defined by attention to detail and sophistication, with a priority on showcasing each individual’s essence by establishing a genuine connection with every person who steps in front of his lens. A self-taught artist, Carlos has spent years mastering his craft and refining his aesthetic, ultimately becoming a trailblazer in the industry.
Prior to entering the world of pageantry, his extensive experience in fashion advertising and collaborations with the world’s top modeling agencies shaped his creative vision, allowing him to bring a fresh and exciting edge to pageant photography. His work in fashion and beauty has been widely featured in national advertising campaigns, major television networks, NYFW billboards, and international fashion publications, solidifying his reputation as a leading creative force behind the camera.
Carlos is a passionate supporter and advocate of pageantry, recognizing the powerful and positive impact the industry has on its participants, local communities, and the global stage. He serves as the Official Crown Photographer of Miss America, an official photographer for Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, and a National Sponsor for USA National Miss and Miss Earth USA. His clients regularly include international contestants from prestigious pageants such as Miss Universe, Miss World, Miss Earth, Miss International, and Miss Grand International.
Carlos has photographed the two most recent Miss Universe winners (2024 and 2025), as well as numerous Miss USA titleholders from 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2017, and 2016, along with Miss Teen USA contestants from 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, and 2015. He also works extensively with competitors at the state and national levels across systems including USA National Miss, Miss Earth USA, The IAM Pageant Powerhouse, Miss High School America Pageant, Mrs. America, and more. The refinement of Carlos’ imagery, combined with his rare ability to capture beauty from the inside out, results in photographs that are not only memorable but truly unforgettable. His work has contributed to countless Miss Photogenic wins across multiple pageant platforms.
The true magic behind his photography lies not only in technical skill, but in his genuine gift for connecting with people—bringing out the best in each subject and leaving them not only with stunning images, but with renewed confidence to embrace their inner and outer beauty both on set and throughout life. Based in Orlando, Florida, Carlos travels throughout the United States year-round
BOOKING - booking.carlosvelez@gmail.com
.jpg)