Hi, I’m Gabi. I’m a photographer based in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Being from Puerto Rico means Colorado still feels a little magical to me. The mountains, the wildlife, the seasons, the snow. I notice all of it, even after more than a decade in the States. People laugh when I get excited about deer, but I really do get excited about deer.
Photography didn’t start as a creative calling for me. I was going through a rough time and began taking long walks to clear my head. I kept noticing small things that made me feel better, and eventually I wanted to share those little moments of joy. So I bought a camera. That was the beginning.
Before photography, I lived a few different lives. I earned a master’s degree and published research papers in psychology. I worked as a digital artist and illustrator. I traveled to more than 20 countries. I’ve always been curious, and I’ve always liked learning new things, so changing paths has never felt strange to me.
I got my first camera in January 2024. Since then, I’ve put a lot of time and energy into getting better. Exhibitions, awards, collaborations, and earning my Part 107 commercial drone license. I’m not someone who does things halfway. If I care about something, I put in the work.
Photography keeps me grounded. It keeps me outside, paying attention, noticing things that make me feel steady and happy. In a world that makes it easy to become cynical, this is the thing that keeps me looking for what is good.
Selected Works and Features
My photography has been recognized and shown in a few places that matter to me:
- Capture the Cache Photography Competition — 3rd Place
- Exhibition at the Visit Fort Collins Welcome Center
- Photography featured by NoCo Style Magazine
- Work featured by Visit Fort Collins
I've also photographed for:
- Museum of Art Fort Collins
- Fort Collins Food Truck Rally
- Canyon Concert Ballet
- Poudre Heritage Allianc
- Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed
- Vindeket Foods (food rescue)
- FoCo Foodshed Project
These projects reflect the way I work: observant, patient, and focused on what’s real.
- Capture the Cache Photography Competition — 3rd Place
- Exhibition at the Visit Fort Collins Welcome Center
- Photography featured by NoCo Style Magazine
- Work featured by Visit Fort Collins
I've also photographed for:
- Museum of Art Fort Collins
- Fort Collins Food Truck Rally
- Canyon Concert Ballet
- Poudre Heritage Allianc
- Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed
- Vindeket Foods (food rescue)
- FoCo Foodshed Project
These projects reflect the way I work: observant, patient, and focused on what’s real.
If You Want to Work Together
If you need photos of your space or want to talk about a project, feel free to email me at gabi@gacruzing.com
