Meet Alejandro Monfort & Sofia Felguerez The Photo Pot | Commercial Photographers

We had the good fortune of connecting with Alejandro Monfort & Sofia Felguerez The Photo Pot and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Alejandro Monfort & Sofia Felguerez, what role has risk played in your life or career?
The biggest risk my wife, Sofía Felguérez, and I ever took was starting over from scratch. We had already built a life and career we loved in Mexico City, working together as photographers. Being able to make a living doing what we loved felt like a privilege, and we were deeply grateful for it. But we also had bigger dreams, so we decided to take a huge leap and we moved to Los Angeles to chase our professional goals.

When we arrived, we had no friends or family here, no contacts, no clients, no network at all. It was scary and humbling to go from being established in our hometown to being complete newcomers. But that’s how The Photo Pot was born, as a shared dream between two people willing to take a chance on themselves. Looking back, that risk completely reshaped our lives and careers, and it taught us that sometimes the biggest growth comes from stepping into the unknown.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Our story really started with a love for food. Back in Mexico City, Sofía and I began working for a guide that featured the best restaurants in the city. That opened the door for us to collaborate with different magazines that specialized in food and recipes, and that’s when we realized how much we enjoyed this type of photography. Little by little, we started to focus on it and build our skills in that niche.

When we moved to Los Angeles, we worked in different areas at first, but then the pandemic hit in 2020, and everything stopped. Overnight, we were left without work. Being stuck at home with not much to do, we decided to finally create something of our own. That’s how The Photo Pot was born. We built the website, designed the logo, and decided to focus entirely on what we loved most and had the most experience in, food photography. Over time, we also expanded into product photography, which allowed us to work with a wider range of clients while still staying true to our visual style.

What sets us apart is that we don’t just take photos of food or products; we tell their story. We understand the passion, effort, and creativity that chefs, entrepreneurs, and business owners put into their work, and our goal is to capture that so their audience can almost taste it or feel it through the image.

It wasn’t easy, moving countries, starting over, and launching a business during a pandemic was a challenge. But it taught us resilience, the importance of staying true to what you love, and the value of building genuine relationships with clients. The world should know that The Photo Pot is not just a business – it’s a project born out of passion, teamwork, and the belief that even in the toughest times, you can create something beautiful.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If my best friend came to visit, we’d definitely have to start with some of the classics. A walk down Hollywood Boulevard, a visit to the Chinese Theatre, and if there’s a good show, a night at the Hollywood Bowl. I’d take them to Santa Monica Pier for the ocean views, then to Venice Beach to soak in the energy, and a peaceful walk along the Venice Canals.

Food would be a big part of the week – we’d have to do Korean BBQ at least once, and a trip to Downtown LA for the Grand Central Market is a must. While there, we’d stop by The Last Bookstore, one of my favorite places in the city.

At night, we’d head to Sunset Boulevard, grab a beer at the legendary Whisky a Go Go, and then swing by the Rainbow Bar & Grill for that classic rock-and-roll vibe. I’d want them to leave feeling like they’d experienced both the iconic and the authentic side of LA, the famous spots everyone knows, and the local gems that make the city so unique.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’d like to dedicate this shoutout to Jessica Williams from Savvy Friends Press. Even though we were in the middle of the pandemic, she invited us to collaborate on her recipe book, which was such an exciting project at a time when the world felt so uncertain. Over the years, she has continued to show her support, and that kind of encouragement means a lot. Collaborating with people who believe in your work, even during challenging times, makes all the difference.

Website: https://thephotopot.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_photo_pot/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePhotoPotLA

Image Credits
Sofia Felguerez & Alejandro Monfort