This shot is part of a book that I did about Miami
www.officialmiamibook.com
Kiko Ricote started to work as a model at the age of 17
in his native country Venezuela. At 18, he left for
Europe where for the next 10 years, he worked with
some of the best photographers in the business mainly
in Italy, Switzerland, Germany and France.
At the age of 23 he discovers photography and starts
testing models for some of the best agencies in Europe
At 29 he moves to Sidney, Australia where his career as
a commercial photographer really takes off. Next stop
Los Angeles CA where he opened his first studio.
At the same time , he works as host and producer for
the TV program Fama & Fortuna. The network, Uni-
vision is the largest Spanish speaking network in U.S.A.
The program takes him around the world for 3 years
interviewing the rich and famous of the Latin culture.
Next spends 3 years living in Mexico City where he
opened another studio and worked with many of the
most recognized advertising agencies like BBDO,
Mc Cann Erickson, Walter Thompsom, etc.
Finally he?s been established in Miami for the past 13
years where Kikor Studios is recognized as one of
the best studios in town.