BIO



Ruben G. Calderon is a fashion and fine art photographer based in New York City. His work is an extention of his mind pulling from both surrealist traditions and contemporary culture. With experience across editorial, commercial, and gallery settings, Ruben has collaborated with emerging designers, exhibited in shows, and produced large-scale prints that highlight his experimental approach to photography.




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Competitions & Awards

  • Festival Merit Award, 1st Place, Student Photography, Hickory, NC, 2018

  • Hickory Woman’s Club Photography Award, 2nd Place, Hickory, NC, 2017


Exhibitions & Installations  

  • Exhibited in “Lucid — In Dreams,” Chateau Gallery, Louisville, KY, 2025

  • Until the Earth Covers Us – ArtStryngs Gallery, Savannah, GA, 2025

  • SCAD Large Format Exhibition – Graham Scott Building, 2025

  • SCAD Fine Arts Showcase – Savannah, GA, 2024

  • SCAD Fine Arts Showcase – Savannah, GA, 2023

  • The Changing Room – Catawba Valley Community College Library, Hickory, NC, 2019


Freelance Work & Collaborations

  • Man and the Machine – Chloe Corso, 2025

  • The Darkness Within – Inju Ko, 2025

  • Ecommerce Shoot – Terra (Anthony Perez), 2025

  • TREK – Anthony Perez, Milan Fashion Week, 2024

  • Tally Ho – Kayla Frumolt, 2024

  • Junior Showcase Project – Angelica Vazquez, 2024


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