ABOUT
Valentina Reyes is a creative director, photographer, and photojournalist whose work transforms lived experience into compelling visual narratives
Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, Valentina grounds her practice in her heritage and identity. Her work often explores themes of belonging, resilience, and representation, with a focus on Latin American and LGBTQIA+ communities.
She graduated from Tulane University with a degree in Communications, where she combined academic research with creative practice to develop her distinctive visual voice.
Her role as Editor-in-Chief of CORE Magazine, Tulane’s art, culture, and fashion publication, was pivotal in refining her skills in creative direction and visual storytelling. Leading a team of writers, designers, and photographers, she executive produced editorial projects that blended cultural narratives with bold aesthetics, laying the framework for her current work across both documentary and editorial platforms.
EXPERIENCE
Editor-in-Chief, CORE Magazine (2023-2025)
Progressed from staff visual artist and journalist to Head of Visuals, then Editor-in-Chief
Managed studio lighting for editorial shoots
Freelance Photographer (2021-present)
Experienced in digital and film photography, editorial production, and content creation
Photography & Videography Officer, Tulane Fashion Club (2022–2023)
Photography & Marketing Representative, Italian American Bocce Club of New Orleans (2022)
Photographer, RGT Fest (2024–2025)
Education
Tulane University, B.A. in Communications with a double minor in Anthropology and Italian (2025)
Skills
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Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro
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Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
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Project Management
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Print & Editorial Design
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Digital Marketing & Content Strategy
Languages
English (C2), Spanish (C2), Italian (C1)