Meet the Photographer
Hola, Bienvenidos...
I am a photographer and creative facilitator whose work centers emotional truth, memory, and ritual. Through self-portraiture, collaborative sessions, and intimate workshops, I explore themes of grief, self-acceptance, ancestry, and transformation.
A few of my favorites
A collection of some of my personal work. My work is heavily influenced by my Chicano heritage, evocative landscapes, and cultures of the Southwest. Drawing inspiration from the boldness, emotion, and vibrant energy of my surroundings, I seek to encapsulate the essence of cultural and personal identity. I strive to infuse my work with depth and authenticity, challenging conventional boundaries and celebrating the richness of Chicano culture.
Photography is Poetry
“An image is a gift because it documents the present.”
-Lando
Group Exhibitions
ReMastered / October 2024 FOUND:RE Contemporary, Phoenix, AZ
Iconic / October 2024 FOUND:RE Contemporary, Phoenix, AZ
Introspection / August 2024 West Valley Art Council, Surprise, AZ
23rd Annual Artlink Juried Exhibition (Honorable Mention)/ November 2023 FOUND:RE Contemporary, Phoenix, AZ
Black and White / September 2023 FOUND:RE Contemporary, Phoenix, AZ
Color! Light! Work! / June 2023 FOUND:RE Contemporary, Phoenix, AZ
LA FINIKERA / February 2023 Vivrant Art Collective, Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center,Phoenix, Arizona
ABRAZAME January 2023 Vivrant Art Collective, Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center,Phoenix, Arizona
Publications
Phx Film Revival,FilmZine, Issue1, May 2024
POPOUT Zine, TRIBE Issue, Collector’s Print May 2024
Best of Documentary & Street Photography,Docu Books, Vol.29 June 2023