His subjects have included actors, athletes, singers, and models such as Cindy Crawford, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova, Emma Watson, Ricky Martin, Lionel Messi, Eva Mendes, Miranda Kerr, Chloë Sevigny, Dita von Teese, Donatella Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Sir Paul Smith, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lana Del Rey, Daniel Radcliffe, and Sam Smith.
He created a video piece for the Thierry Mugler menswear show in January 2011 featuring Rick Genest, known as "Zombie Boy".
Vivanco got his start in the industry by making model portfolios, something he later turned into a book project, Ninety Five Chapel Market.
In 2007, Vivanco held his debut solo exhibition at the Print Space Gallery in east London, supported by Dazed & Confused.
A retrospective look at his first years in London, documenting Sienna Miller, David Gandy, and Lily Cole at the start of their careers.
He shot model David Gandy for the Dolce & Gabbana Fall/Winter 11/12 Eyewear Campaign as well as the cover and fashion editorial photoshoot for Attitude.
"[15] Later that year, Vivanco shot Lady Gaga for the British i-D magazine's Exhibitionist issue, featuring clothing from the Thierry Mugler fashion house.
[16] In December 2012, Vivanco’s "Personal Project" was released, showcasing new nude work, accompanied by a short film which he also directed.
[25] In 2016 Vivanco began a relationship with Bernheimer Gallery[26] showing in Paris Photo, Munich Highlights, Art Geneve, and Masterpiece London.
[27] WWD wrote about his book Portraits Nudes Flowers (2016) in their Fashion Scoops[28] and the retrospective collection of 15 years of work was described as ‘an aria in monochrome’ by website Fucking Young.