Documentary photographer with a humanist focus
Photographer in Costa Rica & Barcelona. Humanistic photography is a powerful way to convey the essence of our shared experiences and the intricate connections between people, their environment, and their cultural heritage
A Journey in Images
Capture the Moment
Join me in my mission to narrate stories through powerful imagery. Discover the art of storytelling through my photography projects.
Photographer in Costa Rica & Barcelona
My Journey: A Humanistic Approach to Visual Storytelling
Humanistic photography is more than a profession—it’s a powerful way to convey the essence of our shared experiences, the intricate connections between people, their environment, and their cultural heritage. My journey as a photographer is a testament to this profound belief.
Over the past 15 years, I have dedicated myself to documenting the rich tapestry of human experience through editorial photography, video, and documentary work. My story begins between two vibrant Latin American countries—Costa Rica and Colombia—where the colors, cultures, and landscapes of my dual heritage shaped my perspective from childhood.
Since childhood, I have been a curious observer. The Alpízar roots of Costa Rica and the Gaviria legacy of Colombia weren’t just names, but a profound cultural inheritance that taught me to see the world through a lens of connection and emotion. My family, nature, people, and the moments I experienced in these two places ignited a great passion for telling stories.
In my work, I explore themes that go beyond mere visual documentation:
- Cultural identity
- Personal narratives
- The intricate relationship between humans and nature
For the past six years, I’ve focused intensely on humanist photography. My goal is to capture images with naturalness, simplicity, and spontaneity—reflecting everyday life as something truly exceptional. I pay attention not just to people, but to their vestiges: objects, places, and human creations that reveal deeper intentions.
I have the ability to translate complex ideas into simple, meaningful communication, bringing them to life through images. This skill has been crucial in developing a body of work with a deeply humanistic focus—forming the essence of my voice as a photographer and artist.
My approach is particularly focused on exploring:
- The relationship between human beings and nature
- Deep-rooted traditions in communities and families
- Agriculture as a commercial activity that tells a deeper human story
Today, my personal journey has evolved in beautiful, unexpected ways. I’m now a family man, married to a remarkable woman from Cataluña, Spain, who works as an environmental educator. Together, we’re raising our daughter, who represents the culmination of my life’s most profound storytelling—a living narrative of love, heritage, and hope.
While my background spans documentary, street photography, and editorial work, wedding photography has become a special calling. It allows me to capture genuine human connections in their most raw and beautiful form. These moments—nervous glances, shared promises, reunions of friends and family—are not fleeting. They echo through generations, etching themselves into our collective heritage.
“Photography is my language of love, my way of preserving the most precious moments of human connection.”
Milestones in Photography learning
This are pivotal moments in my career that shaped his path for the photographer I’m today
2005
First Camera Acquisition
I got my first camera, a point-n-shoot, as a high school graduation gift from my parents. in a couple of months, I reach the counter to 10 000 photos.
2008
Graduation in photography degree in Costa Rica
After trying photography for a year, I decided to join to college in the photography career and start the most exciting journey of my life.
2016
Magnum Photos & UAL Intensive Documentary Photography Course in London
This was my first time in Europe and my first international learning experience. I had the opportunity to learn from amazing photographers from Magnum Photos agency.
2023
VII Photo Masterclass in Arles, France
The VII Masterclass is one of the most ambitious and exhaustive training programs available. I was lucky enough to be accepted and it has been the one life changing experience. It help me to finish setting the north of my craft in photography and as a human being.
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Photographer in Costa Rica & Barcelona
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