#51 Daniel, how do you go from selling cars to magazine covers?

Which moments in life end up defining us—and how do we recognize
them when they happen? For Mexico City–based fashion and
editorial photographer Daniel Ornelas, one of those moments was
being laid off—an experience that ultimately helped him find his
identity through creativity.


Daniel shares how a career that started far from the creative
world—from studying commerce to selling cars—eventually led him
behind the camera, working with some of Mexico’s most recognized
names in pop culture.


In our conversation, we explore what happens behind the scenes of
fashion photography, how trust is built between photographer and
subject, and why communication skills—often learned in the most
unexpected places—can shape creative work in powerful ways.


What emerges is not just a story about success, but about risk,
reinvention, and the quiet moments that shape who we become. Or,
put differently: a conversation about courage, timing, and the
decision to choose a life that actually feels like your own.


If you enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with someone who
might need a reminder that it’s never too late to change
direction. And take a look at Daniel’s work here:
https://www.instagram.com/danielornelas/