Photography, Identity, and Community with Maria del Rio

María is a female, Latinx photographer living in Oakland, California. Born in México and raised in Santa Fe, New México, her work is heavily influenced by both the Mexican and Southwestern cultures. Her imagery is a container for the complexity of identity - specifically where cultural history meets the modern.

María’s background in social work and personal identity shows up in her art as a commitment to strong social values. She leads with a goal of uplifting other creatives of color in the photography sphere both in front of the camera and in crew hiring. In this practice she hopes to be a part of a reimagined creative narrative of diverse stories and storytellers. 

Follow María’s work here.