With sensual imagination, rare artistic sensitivity and a classic sense of composition, artist and award-winning portrait photographer Beatriz Thibeaux creates luscious, unique and richly evocative images. Blending fantasy and emotion with a highly controlled use of light and color, she fashions in her portraits a magical photograph and a work of art that tells an unforgettable story.

With her luxurious style, Beatriz seeks foremost to capture the beauty of her subject, and says, "There's a very special intimacy that develops while taking someone's picture that brings out a certain stillness and the spiritual aura of the subject. This incredibly perfect moment is what I strive to capture."

For Beatriz, creating art has always been her life and her love. She has been drawing and painting since she could write, creating her first portrait at age six. She was born in Cuba, grew up in Miami, Florida and now lives in Los Angeles.

From over 20,000 participants from 99 countries, Beatriz was awarded honors from the prestigious International Photography Awards in the Fine Art Portrait category.