Hi! I am Marco Monteros -Professional Photographer
From the Canvas to the Lens: A London Story
I have called London home for the past 24 years. My relationship with art began long before I picked up a camera; for years, my world was defined by pencils, brushes, and the canvas. As a former art teacher and painter, I learned how to see the world in terms of light, shadow, and anatomy.
Today, photography is my medium, but my ‘painter’s eye’ remains the same.
For the past few years, I have combined this artistic foundation with a unique perspective gained from my time in the security sector. That role taught me the discipline of observation—the ability to wait, to watch, and to anticipate a moment before it happens.
As a father, I understand that time moves quickly and that a single photograph is often the only way to hold onto a memory. Whether I am documenting the raw, cinematic energy of London’s streets or the intimate emotions of a wedding day, I approach every frame with the precision of a watchman and the soul of an artist.
I don’t just capture what is there; I capture how it feels to be a part of this city.