Aaron Cantu | Photography Studio

Philadelphia Photographer & Visual Studio

Editorial Portraits | Cinematic Video | Branded Content

Looking for a photographer or filmmaker in Philly who brings more than just nice shots? I’m Aaron Cantu — a multidisciplinary creative based out of Billy Penn Studios in Northern Liberties. I specialize in story-driven portraits, short-form branded video, and clean, emotionally resonant visuals that help individuals and brands stand out.

What I Offer

Photography

  • Editorial & Lifestyle Portraits

  • Headshots & Personal Branding

  • Creative Campaigns

Woman in a blue sleeveless top holding a can of Epic Western hard seltzer with splashing water, standing outdoors with a pink and white beach ball in front of her.
A woman in a blue swimsuit sitting on a green plastic chair outdoors, holding an Epic Western Hard Seltzer, with a fire in the background and a pineapple on the table nearby.

Cinematography

  • Branded Content for Social Media

  • Short-Form Commercials

  • Behind-the-Scenes & Event Video

  • Drone Footage (FAA compliant)

Graphic Design Support

  • Social Assets

  • Graphic Templates

  • Custom Typography & Layout

  • Brand Guidelines

Design mockup for Walter & Sons air conditioning brand featuring the logo in four color variations, font options, a color palette, and sample images including a vintage typewriter and a retro television, with a man wearing a hoodie displaying the logo and a background of clouds.
A person holding a green and blue flyer for a home inspection service. The flyer features a picture of a happy family and includes guarantees, warranties, and contact information, with a QR code in the top right corner.

Why Philadelphia?

Philly has a thriving creative culture — and I love tapping into that energy through collaborations with local artists, wellness brands, venues, and entrepreneurs. My work is based at Billy Penn Studios, where I offer a dedicated space for clients to shoot, plan, and create.

I also regularly shoot on-location across Fishtown, Center City, South Philly, and beyond.

Person in a brown blazer holds a bottle of tequila labeled 'LALO' while another person in a red blazer holds a bouquet of flowers.
Logo for Epic Western Cocktail Company featuring a cowboy riding a horse, with snowflakes or decorative dots around.
Text logo with stylized fonts saying 'Manyekawa' and 'Mycom'.
Evolver Nutrition logo with stylized DNA strand design.
Drink Spiritless Logo, letters spell 'Spiritless' in large, black, serif font on a transparent background.
Black background with geometric design in orange, yellow, and white colors.
Nic Nac Naturals logo with a stylized snake coiled around a bare foot.
Black and white logo for LALO Tequila with the text 'LALO' and 'TEQUILA' underneath.
EASTPAK logo with a globe graphic and the words EASTPAK U.S.A.

Bark.com

“Aaron’s eye is unmatched. He captured our dresses better than I imagined and made our models feel completely comfortable on camera.”
- Kristen, CEO of ZCouture

Bark.com

“Working with Aaron is a joy! He is a talented photographer with a thoughtful and creative vision for the work he does. He finds the beauty of whatever is in front of his lens and shares that beauty the viewer. He is also kind, polite, respectful and listens to the client's vision. I absolutely recommend working with Aaron; we hire him for every project possible! 5++ stars is not enough!”

- Jennifer, Jennifer Lindberg Studio

Ready to Create?

 

Whether you need photos for a campaign, a video for your business, or a fresh visual identity, I’d love to connect.

Based in Philadelphia | Available for Travel