Documentary Photographer & Storyteller
Many “international days” go unnoticed, so one of my goals for 2026 is to start highlighting the ones I believe bring attention to crucial issues we’re facing as a planet. To start, celebrating three pillars of our survival: International Day of Forests, International Water Day, and World Meteorological Day.
Can we still enjoy cultural travel responsibly in 2026? I think we can, but it requires travel to become purposeful, intentional, and thoughtful. It means going back to the basics.
We live in a media-driven world where photography is one of the dominating vehicles for communication and education, and some critics call for censoring harsh images. In this essay I will argue that documentary and journalistic photography shouldn’t be censored. Although it sometimes can have negative consequences, its benefits are too widespread and important. I… Continue reading Bound Images (2007)
Laura Restrepo Ortega 