Leslie dela Vega

Leslie dela Vega's lifelong love affair with photography began when she first held a camera at the age of 6. The moment the viewfinder met her eye, she knew she had found her calling.

After honing her skills and graduating from San Francisco State University with a degree in photography, Leslie took a leap to New York City to pursue her career. There, she was blessed with an internship at Vibe Magazine, a pivotal experience that jump started her portraiture work. From that moment on, she found herself capturing the essence of iconic figures like Snoop Dog, Jewel, Method Man, and Quincy Jones.

Her journey didn't stop there. Leslie's talent and determination led her to work with renowned publications such as Fortune, Time Magazine, Essence, Fast Company, The New York Times, and OZY Media. She even had the honor of serving as the Digital Director of Photography for Rolling Stone Magazine, where her lens chronicled unforgettable moments like spending an afternoon backstage with Ed Sheeran at Global Citizen, documenting Manny Pacquiao's rigorous training for his fight against Floyd Mayweather, and capturing the energy of The Allman Brothers in concert.

Today, Leslie's passion for photography remains unwavering. She believes in the power of both portraiture and documentary photography to capture fleeting moments, intricate details, and the essence of humanity at its best. This commitment to her craft has made her a key contributor to the Vandersall Collective, where she combines her expertise as a photographer and social media planner to curate unforgettable moments for clients.