Luis Mariano González is a Spanish photographer. Born in Madrid, he graduated with a degree in Audiovisual Communication. In 1994, he joined the organising committee of the Film Festival of the Community of Madrid, coordinating various publications. He was elected director of the festival two years later. He also works as a cultural critic and film critic for various newspapers, but also as an author and cinematographic advisor for television programmes such as "100% Cine" and "Cinemaspop". Luis González is also highly involved in photography: he organises exhibitions, takes his own photos and remains very active within photo networks (Flickr, Redbubble, 500px). He photographs nature, using macro and landscape genres, and publishes his shots via many different media.