Vanessa Gonzalez

@_vanessagonzo

documenting stories, framing moments founder & creative director @_qndm šŸ“øāœšŸ½ šŸ“Los Angeles, CA
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As the proud daughter of a Guatemalan immigrant šŸ‡¬šŸ‡¹ and a first-generation American šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø (on my mom’s side), I know all too well the struggle, indignation, and survival it takes to be an immigrant in this country. I witnessed—and lived—the sacrifices my mother made to pursue ā€œbetter opportunities.ā€ That lived experience is etched into who I am. I’ll never forget my roots, and my son will grow up knowing exactly where he comes from—the ā€œprivilegeā€ we earned through sacrifice, resilience, and generations of grit. The best gift I can give him is pride in our story and the responsibility to lift others as we move up in life. All humans deserve dignity, compassion, and the chance to live without fear. That will always be my truth. I may not always be loud, but know I stand for humanity. Always. āœŠšŸ¾ #wearethenarrative
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11 months ago
One more Trojan in the family āœŒšŸ½ā¤ļøšŸ’› #uscgrad #fighton #usc #behindthescenes #qndm
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1 month ago
Last week was disorienting, to say the least—but being in community fills my cup with joy. #sundayvibes
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1 month ago
Selena was one of my teen idols, so I couldn’t miss this exhibit. šŸ„€ Walking through it felt surreal, nostalgic and heartbreaking. Her music, and style shaped so many of my memories. It was beautiful to reflect on the legacy she left behind. @grammymuseum extended the exhibit through May 11, 2026. #selenaquintanillapĆ©rez #selenaquintanillafans #grammymuseum #losangeles #qndm
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2 months ago
Same moment. Two different moods. Do you feel this shot more in color or black & white? šŸ‘‡ (I love how each version tells its own story.)
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5 months ago
When your 12-year-old tags along as your BTS videographer šŸŽ„ā€¦from his angle to my lens. #PhotographerLife #BehindTheScenes #mompreneur #photographer #qndm #qndmstudio #photoshoot #photographer #momandsonduo #behindthelens #soulpreneur #creativity #creativephotographer #creativerebirth #losangeles #photographer #photoshoot #portraiture #vgonzophotog #wearethenarrative #artist #quince
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6 months ago
I had an exciting morning yesterday working on a new HHM campaign with the talented @diaryofaromantica šŸ’•. What started as an idea—a concept I dreamed up—came to life with a small but mighty team. I’m leaning fully into this ā€œnew roleā€ as a creative visionary, leading storytelling with intention and heart. The truth is, this isn’t really new—it’s the core of who I am. Through QNDM and beyond, it has always been about connection, amplifying voices, and celebrating our wins, big and small. Excited to keep creating, sharing wins, and telling stories that matter. #WeAreWinning #QNDM #Storytelling #CreativeVisionary #LatinaCreators #qndm #wearethenarrative
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8 months ago
I love these pictures! They perfectly capture the chill vibes @bjiosalumni #sundayschoolla! Congrats @dj_mando_gonzo on your dope set šŸŽ§ and thanks for the šŸ“· photos @chasingcheech . Not doing any shots 🄃 next time @iamtrishaday . šŸ˜‚ #bjios #sundayfundayā˜€ļø #sunday #virgoseason
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8 months ago
His BTS skills? Unmatched. šŸŽ¬ #PhotographerLife #BehindTheScenes #mompreneur #photographer #qndm #qndmstudio #photoshoot #photographer #momandsonduo #behindthelens #soulpreneur #creativity #creativephotographer #creativerebirth #losangeles #photographer #photoshoot #portraiture #vgonzophotog #wearethenarrative #artist #quince
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9 months ago
Memories of Summer '24 at @beatjunkieios Sunday School šŸ˜Ž filled with good music, fun vibes, and primo time (not pictured šŸ˜†). Thank you for the pic @msison . šŸ“· #bjios
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10 months ago
Nourishing the soul. Rediscovering the joy of exploration and creativity. ✨ #behindthelens #soulpreneur #creativity #creativephotographer #creativerebirth #losangeles #photographer #photoshoot #portraiture #vgonzophotog #wearethenarrative #artist
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1 year ago
This was my second year at @uscwomensconference , and the energy is always powerful. šŸ’« Surrounded by so many inspiring women, it’s a reminder that when we come together, magic happens. ✨ What a wonderful way to kick off Women’s History Month - learning, growing, and lifting each other. Grateful for this space and this community! ā¤ļøšŸ’›āœŒļøšŸ½ #uscalumni #trojannetwork #WomensHistoryMonth #uscwomensconference #unstoppablewomen
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1 year ago