We are equally shaped by what is in our life and what is not.

In a world where people and brands are pushed to be everything, we challenge identity by recognizing what is not and keeping it absent; communicating only the essential.

Alba is a commercial photographer, stylist and art director focusing her practice on interpreting the essence of lifestyle brands into genuine, honest and timeless visuals. Her work is deeply inspired by beauty in the ordinary and inescapable duality.

Mexican born and Portland based, Alba travels everywhere to make photographs, video, and capture stories for personal and commissioned works.

Alba is also a co-founder of nomadic dinner series, María.

For commissions and collaborations:

alba@absencestudio.com