Israel (Izzi) Valencia, Owner + Photographer

Izzi Valencia, originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, immigrated to Napa, California, in his early teens. He discovered photography in high school and honed his skills in the darkroom, eventually assisting his photo teacher and working at the St. Helena Star under an Ansel Adams pupil. Inspired by street and documentary photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson and Dorothea Lange, Izzi’s career was reshaped after being diagnosed with leukemia at age 20. His recovery deepened his connection to the natural world, leading him to found Infinity Visuals in 2003. Today, he works closely with clients, using photography to enhance their businesses through creative, impactful imagery. Beyond commercial work, Izzi is dedicated to using photography as a tool for social and environmental justice, shedding light on pressing issues through his lens.