Four instant photos of a woman with dark hair and bangs, wearing a black top, with different facial expressions and slight head tilt, arranged in a 2x2 grid against a white background, mounted on a black surface. Leslie Celis

Diploma in Photography & Photo Imaging
SYD, Australia (2023)

Selected as YourShot Finalist
SYD, Australia (2023)

Practice Ballet, Theatre Jazz, and JFC
SYD, Australia (2017 & 2024–Present)

Certified Yoga Instructor & Meditation Facilitator
BA, Argentina (2013)

Initiated in Taoism
BA, Argentina (2013)

Astrology Studies
BA, Argentina (2013–Present)

Studied Opera and Guitar;
Performed with Various Bands and Ensembles
BA, Argentina (1999–2010)

My creative journey began with music, studying opera and guitar at the Conservatorio Alberto Ginastera in Argentina, where I learned to express emotion beyond words. During high school, photography captured my imagination, which soon grew into a technical exploration of photo editing. By 2010, I embraced photography in a commercial context, collaborating with modeling agencies in Buenos Aires.

In 2013, I deepened my spiritual practice through Hatha and Bhakti yoga, meditation, and philosophies such as Hare Krishna, Taoism, and Buddhism, while beginning an ongoing exploration of astrology as a language. This period shaped my mindfulness and aesthetic sensibilities, transforming how I approach art as a medium of presence and inward connection.

Working aboard Celebrity Cruises as a photographer in 2014 brought me close to vibrant cultures and enriched my global creative perspective. In 2015, living in Germany, I immersed myself in the elegance and simplicity of Nordic minimalism, key influences that continue to shape my artistic vision today.

Since 2016, I have been based in Australia, collaborating with luxury brands including Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Zimmermann, Netflix, and Aesop. Over the years, I have contributed both in boutique management and in creating visual content for publication. I also deepened my passion for movement, joining the Sydney Dance Company to refine my flow and physical expression, while embracing astrology as a way of observing natural influences and integrating frequencies into daily life.

Today, I continue to explore creativity through portrait, interior, and abstract photography, complemented by audio projects from soundscapes to DJ sets that explore rhythm and atmosphere. Alongside this, I foster community through shared experiences, meditation sessions, and astrology readings, offering practices that nurture mindfulness and awareness. I am devoted to being of service and to collaborating with fellow creatives who share an authentic connection and appreciation for beauty. With a focus on minimalism and a deep appreciation for refinement, my work brings together art, presence, and aesthetics.