ABOUT
Lisa Guerriero grew up in the smoggy suburbs of Los Angeles, California, after emigrating from Canada with her family. Her journey in the arts began at the Hollywood High School Performing Arts Magnet, where she studied dance and photography. Following her education, she made her mark in the film industry as a camera assistant on notable motion pictures, including Fight Club, Lost Highway, Mulholland Drive, and the acclaimed series Mad Men.
Her work has garnered recognition and has been published in well-known outlets such as The Guardian, Huffington Post, Wired, Roadtrippers Magazine, and Feature Shoot. Additionally, she has exhibited in group shows across the United States and Europe. In 2018, she achieved accolades, including being named a Critical Mass top 200 finalist and winning first place in both the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Street Photography exhibit and The Curated Fridge Summer Show in Boston at Gallery Kayafas.
A few times a year, she embarks on road trips to the Midwest, frequenting county fairs, barbershops, diners, and other heritage businesses in search of interesting people and unique local events. Her work is playful yet gives us an insightful perspective, often exploring themes of identity, community, subculture, and the interplay between public and private life, all set against the fading backdrop of the American landscape.
Lisa’s photographic style blends documentary and street photography. Her choice of the Fuji XT-2 plays a significant role in her approach; its compact size enables her to blend into her surroundings, making it easier to capture genuine emotions without intimidating her subjects. One of her favorite aspects of these projects is forming a lasting relationship with her subjects through letter writing, sharing photos, or visiting annually.
In her spare time, she teaches a motion picture film loading class for the International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 and chairs the Health & Welfare Committee.
“The camera is an excuse to be someplace you otherwise don’t belong. It gives me both a point of connection and a point of separation.” Susan Meisalas