My name is Cleonix. (Pronounced CLEE-OH-NEESE)

For a long time, I thought about changing my name. To fit in, blend with the crowd, feel like I belonged. Over time, I realized it’s exactly the opposite: my name is who I am, and I carry it with pride. It connects me to my great-grandmother, who immigrated from Italy with resilience, curiosity, and a sense of possibility, qualities I try to bring to everything I do.

I’m a multidisciplinary creative specializing in photography, digital storytelling, and visual communication. I focus on creating work that feels authentic, inclusive, and human, bringing ideas to life through thoughtful visuals and narrative. Whether I’m capturing moments in new places, documenting everyday life, or exploring ideas through photography and writing, I approach my work with curiosity, intention, and a strong sense of story.

I’m deeply connected to my community in the South Bay of Los Angeles, where I’ve grown both creatively and personally. My experiences collaborating with local organizations, contributing written work, and engaging in community driven projects have shaped the way I think about storytelling, not just as a form of expression but as a way to connect people and perspectives. I’m especially drawn to creating spaces where more voices, stories, and lived experiences can be seen and heard.

I also collaborate with food businesses, creating content that highlights their stories, atmosphere, and offerings. It’s a space where I get to blend creativity with culture, using food as a way to tell visual and narrative stories.

Outside of my community work, I run a personal creative travel photography account where I document the places I explore and the stories I encounter along the way. Solo travel, discovering new cultures, trying new foods, and meeting people from all walks of life continually inspire my work and creative direction.

I’ve never fit neatly into one box, and that is what drives my creativity. I’m a storyteller, photographer, traveler, and artist, and my work reflects that, layered, exploratory, and rooted in connection.