The Zen Team

About Armando Rodriguez and Zen Studios

Hi, my name is Armando Rodriguez, your portrait photographer with a unique background in Engineering. After Spending 18 years in the biomedical industry, I decided to pursue my passion for photography, and it’s been an incredible journey ever since.

My engineering background has been invaluable in my photography career, as it has taught me to approach every shoot with a problem-solving mindset and meticulous attention to detail. I always seek ways to elevate my craft and create beautiful and technically precise images.

A tid bit about Alice

Alice is a Los Angeles-based photographer and marketing expert with a passion for capturing stories and helping brands bring their creative visions to life. With experience working alongside a variety of notable brands, I specialize in creating visuals that resonate and connect. My approach is rooted in collaboration, transforming ideas into compelling imagery and campaigns that leave a lasting impact.

A little bit about Estelle

“My job is not only to make people look good but also to make them feel good.”

Estelle is a French make-up artist and hairstylist based in Los Angeles and Paris.

She received her certificates at the Make Up Forever Academy of Paris. She has been working for the past 6 years in Paris, Los Angeles and Sydney on fine arts photoshoots, fashion shows, commercials, TV shows, films, theater, and photoshoots.

A little bit about Ted Sun

Travel woke Ted up to his passion for photography. In a span of 5 years, he traveled across every continent, took tons of photos, and found joy in sharing stories; it became clear this is what he wanted to do – to connect through photography. Ted returned to LA (where he was born and raised) to begin this new venture in 2012. It wasn’t long before he was shooting editorial projects throughout the U.S., and internationally in cities like Rio, São Paulo, Bali, Bangkok and Seoul. He approaches each project with a sense of openness, adventure and investigation.