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10/13/2026

Her photos were lying about her. 👀

Imagine this client… it is no-one in particular! But it is about a lot of them!!! Years of experience. A career she built with intelligence and effort…

And LinkedIn thought she was… a fresh graduate looking for her first job. 🎓 (This one is a true story!)

It sounds funny (and it is), but it's also real and dangerous. Your photo speaks before you do. If it's outdated, too casual, or simply not you anymore, people make decisions about you that have nothing to do with who you really are.

That's my work.

I'm a public image strategist for executives, business owners, and established professionals:
✔️ The ones invited to speak and sit on panels
✔️ The ones ready to launch or elevate their personal brand
✔️ The ones who know they've arrived, but whose photos haven't caught up

This isn't a quick headshot. It's a strategic one-on-one session where we work on how you want to be perceived, and we laugh a lot along the way. 😉

Because looking powerful isn't about looking younger or pretty; it's about looking like you! wise, confident, and exactly where you belong.

Be honest 👇
Does your current photo say who you are today?

10/13/2026

Done. Here's the clean caption with no PRESENCE CTA:

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Her photos were lying about her. 👀

A very successful professional woman…

But someone on LinkedIn thought she was… a fresh graduate looking for her first job. 🎓

It sounds funny (and it is), but it's also real. Your photo speaks before you do. If it's outdated, too casual, or simply not you anymore, people make decisions about you that have nothing to do with who you really are.

That's my work.

I'm a public image strategist for executives, business owners, and established professionals:
✔️ The ones invited to speak and sit on panels
✔️ The ones ready to launch or elevate their personal brand
✔️ The ones who know they've arrived, but whose photos haven't caught up

This isn't a quick headshot. It's a strategic one-on-one session where we work on how you want to be perceived, and we laugh a lot along the way. 😉

Because looking powerful isn't about looking younger or beautiful, It's about looking like you: wise, confident, and exactly where you belong.

Be honest 👇
Does your current photo say who you are today?

The most important first impression isn't the one you make on others. 👀 ...
09/30/2026

The most important first impression isn't the one you make on others. 👀 Science tells us people judge your face in about one-tenth of a second. Trust, competence, confidence. All decided before you say a word.

But here's what 10+ years behind the camera have taught me: the first person you have to impress is you. 🤳🏻

Real confidence starts inside. It lives in how you see yourself, what you believe you're worth, and how you care for your self-esteem. Then you look in the mirror and ask: what story is this telling?

That's why a personal branding photoshoot with me is never "just photos." It's a bridge from fear to transformation. We talk, we share stories, we laugh (a lot). It's a psychological process, and little by little, the real you shows up.

And the person you meet on the other side? You'll be amazed.

If you're an entrepreneur, executive, or creative in Miami ready to see yourself differently, I invite you to apply to The Curated Series, my intentional portrait experience for people ready to be seen for who they truly are.

Only 4 spots for October.

DM me "CURATED" to receive the application. ✨

📍 Leslie Gabaldon Photography, Little River, Miami

09/26/2026

¿Hablar hasta por los codos? Ahora resulta que eso se llama yapping. 😂 🗣️📣

Me uní al reto de Michelle Poler | Créetelo™ porque quiero aprender a crear contenido de valor para mi comunidad. Como fotógrafa, quiero compartir lo que sé sobre imagen pública y primeras impresiones de una manera cercana y útil. 📸🤳

Pero también quiero seguir aprendiendo a hablar mejor de mi trabajo. Saber venderse es un arte que requiere ética y respeto por la audiencia. Eso es parte de mis valores: quiero que cada publicación aporte algo, no que simplemente llame la atención.

Así que aquí estoy, practicando en voz alta. ¿A ti también te cuesta hablar de lo que haces? O como yo hablas hasta con las piedras? (Excepto si te ponen una camara enfrente) 🎤

09/07/2026

Before I said a single word about first impressions, I had already made one. ❤️🎤

Right now, I am running The Curated Series, a special portrait experience for people whose current photos no longer represent who they are today.

If that sounds like you, comment CURATED, and I will send you the link to apply. 📸✨

Walking into The Latina Expo wearing my red suit and hat was not simply a fashion choice. ¡Claro que no! It was my way of showing up with confidence, personality, and full presence. Latina, Venezuelan, and very Leslie. 🇻🇪✨ Thank you, Latina Expo, for the invitation to speak!

As a Miami photographer and Public Image specialist, I was invited to speak about first impressions, professional image, and how we communicate who we are.

Your image may start the conversation, but you also need the clarity and confidence to communicate your brand verbally. People should be able to see your value and hear it when you speak.

I also have to thank my beautiful community Mujeres en Tarima🎙️Public Speaking for giving me a space to practice, strengthen my speaking skills, and fully own my voice. 🎤🔥(check out their account and learn how to be part of it!)

What I bring to the table is also shaped by my story. I grew up Venezuelan, with a mother whose American upbringing taught me how to embrace different cultures while staying deeply connected to my own.

Being Latina shapes the warmth, intuition, and sensitivity I bring to my work. And in Miami, a multicultural city built from different accents and stories, that perspective matters. 🌎❤️

Has your image evolved with you?

Comment CURATED. 📸 to learn more and apply to my new special photo session!

LatinaSpeaker MujeresEnTarima TheCuratedSeries

08/22/2026

Lately, some of my friends have been telling me, “Leslie, your Instagram has changed so much!”

And they’re right.

After years in my career, I knew what I did and what I could offer—but knowing your expertise and knowing how to communicate it through content are two very different things.

Working with helped me get much clearer about my message, my positioning, and how to show up more intentionally online.

And now Idalia has created Idalia’s Private Advisory Room, for founders who want to position themselves as content creators—whether that’s to grow their own business or brand, or explore content creation as a career.

So if you’re thinking, “I know I have something to say, but I don’t know how to communicate it,” this might be for you.

I’ll share the application link in my story, and if you apply, just mention Leslie Gabaldón when they ask who referred you.😘

A good photographer doesn’t simply show you how you look. A good photographer allows you to truly see yourself.The first...
08/17/2026

A good photographer doesn’t simply show you how you look. A good photographer allows you to truly see yourself.

The first time I had professional photos taken, I was 22 and living in Caracas. I needed the photographs for castings.

Caracas was an incredible city then—full of culture and known for its remarkable film, television, and advertising industry.

This photograph was taken by the late Bill Day, one of the best photographers in Caracas.

I had no experience, but Bill guided me and made me feel FABULOUS. He loved the photos so much that he booked me for my first job.

That session transformed the way I saw myself, and in many ways, helped shape the woman I would become.

Forever grateful to Bill, what that magical experience. ❤️ I want you to have the same experience! Even a better experience! Because I was once where you are. Not sure... not convinced, not experienced! I will direct you through the entire process. Apply now to The Curated Series! Comment CURATED

08/09/2026

Random moments from my life on Instagram!

Guilty? I really don’t want to overcome this. 🇻🇪It has been a week and two days, and I still wake up with the same knot ...
07/03/2026

Guilty?
I really don’t want to overcome this. 🇻🇪

It has been a week and two days, and I still wake up with the same knot in my stomach. I’ve gone through shock, sadness, anger, hope… and then right back to shock.

The truth is, I don’t want to normalize what is happening in Venezuela. I don’t want the algorithm, the news cycle, or the passing of time to make us forget. The emergency isn’t over. The need for help will continue long after the cameras are gone.

But I also know something else.

I need to start bringing balance back to this space. Not because I’ve moved on—but because I haven’t.

My work is part of who I am. Creating, photographing, telling stories, building my business… those things also have purpose. My values have not changed. If anything, this past week has reminded me even more of why I do what I do: to connect with people, to serve, and to build something that allows me to give back.

If you’re feeling guilty about returning to work, promoting your business, or smiling again… you’re not alone. I’ve been struggling with those same feelings.

Please tell me how you’re doing. I genuinely want to know. I promise I’ll read every comment and reply because I think many of us need to feel less alone right now.

We have to stay emotionally strong. We also have to stay financially strong. it allows us to continue helping, donating, supporting, and showing up for the people who need us.

My heart is still in Venezuela. Always. ❤️🇻🇪

05/11/2026

Don’t book a photoshoot yet 📸✨

Let’s make sure we’re on the same page about a few important things first.

A great photo is about so much more than just looking good.
It’s really about sharing the right message about who you are. 🖤

Even before someone reads your bio or hears your story, they’re already picking up on your posture, your expression, your style, your colors, and the energy you bring. 👀✨

That’s why I always say, planning makes all the difference. 📝

So before we pick out outfits or decide on poses, let’s ask ourselves:

What do I really want to communicate?
How do I want people to feel when they see my photo?
What do I hope they remember about me?

A truly powerful image comes from a mix of aesthetics, organization, intention, and a bit of soul. ✨

Image is language! 🗣️

Comment READY and I will send you a direct link to book a free consultation with me😊

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