I produced/directed/filmed this with Luis Fajardo presenting for the BBC. It was part of a series called the Creative Challenge in 2018.
Category: Mexico
Working The Night Shift For Mexico City’s Bloody Crime Tabloids
Photography
Here is a collection of some photos I’ve taken over the past few years.
Mexico may be known for its boxers but rarely are those women. But despite deep-rooted machismo in the country, a growing number of women are stepping into the ring.
Mexico may be known for its boxers but rarely are those women. But despite deep-rooted machismo in the country, a growing number of women are stepping into the ring.
Mexico may be known for its boxers but rarely are those women. But despite deep-rooted machismo in the country, a growing number of women are stepping into the ring.
Mexico may be known for its boxers but rarely are those women. But despite deep-rooted machismo in the country, a growing number of women are stepping into the ring.
Mexico may be known for its boxers but rarely are those women. But despite deep-rooted machismo in the country, a growing number of women are stepping into the ring.
A woman is overcome by emotion while celebrating the Virgin of Guadalupe day in Mexico City (2016). Pilgrims come from all over the country – often by foot – to the Basilica de Guadalupe in the capital.
David Alvarado works the night shift for la nota roja (crime tabloids) in Mexico City.
David Alvarado works the night shift for la nota roja (crime tabloids) in Mexico City.
David Alvarado works the night shift for la nota roja (crime tabloids) in Mexico City.
David Alvarado works the night shift for la nota roja (crime tabloids) in Mexico City.
David Alvarado works the night shift for la nota roja (crime tabloids) in Mexico City.
Chronic childhood malnutrition in Guatemala: Two year old Arazeli is weighed. At just 16lb, she is dangerously underweight for her age.
Like half of Guatemalan children, Jose is physically stunted due to malnutrition. At almost 3 years old, he is 10cm shorted than he should be.
Gay pride march, Mexico City 2016. The capital city is relatively progressing in terms of LGBTQ rights, but members of the community still face high risks of discrimination and violence. This annual march is a rare space for people to vividly show their colours without fear of repercussions.
Gay pride march, Mexico City 2016. The capital city is relatively progressing in terms of LGBTQ rights, but members of the community still face high risks of discrimination and violence. This annual march is a rare space for people to vividly show their colours without fear of repercussions.
Gay pride march, Mexico City 2016. The capital city is relatively progressing in terms of LGBTQ rights, but members of the community still face high risks of discrimination and violence. This annual march is a rare space for people to vividly show their colours without fear of repercussions.
Gay pride march, Mexico City 2016. The capital city is relatively progressing in terms of LGBTQ rights, but members of the community still face high risks of discrimination and violence. This annual march is a rare space for people to vividly show their colours without fear of repercussions.
Couples dance to pounding ‘technobrega’ – a music based on ripped-off pop songs that’s become extremely popular in Northern Brazil.
A migrant shelter in Tijuana, Mexico, filled with Haitian migrants waiting to cross into the US.
Kids play in a park during Garifuna Landing Day celebrations in Belize.
Kids play in a park during Garifuna Landing Day celebrations in Belize.
A Guatemalan girl clings to her mother’s leg at a migrant shelter in Mexico while waiting to find out if they can continue their journey towards the US.
Families watch and wait for news of missing loved ones by a building that collapsed in Mexico City’s 2017 earthquake.
Mexico’s Mixed-Race Beauty Contest – BBC
Filmed/produced/edited with James Fredrick
Juan Pedro’s story, BBC
Juan Pedro Franco holds the Guinness record for the heaviest man alive. But he’s trying to lose weight with the help of medics in Mexico, where he lives. The BBC followed his journey losing weight.
A film by Natasha Pizzey
Child Marriage in Mexico – MalalaFund/TeenVogue
.More Than 1 in 5 Women Are Married Before They’re 18 in Mexico. Natasha Pizzey and James Fredrick, contributors to the Fuller Project for International Reporting Thin smoke hangs over Graciela Garcia as she makes tortillas on a wood-fired stove. The adobe walls are covered in soot from the years of wives making tortillas here. “I didn’t make tortillas…
‘My heart tells me he will be alive’ – BBC
Mexico earthquake – Live with ITV
Live skype interview with ITV’s morning flagship show with Piers Morgan hours after the Mexico earthquake.
