Born in the City of Tampico, Tamaulipas, he is recognized as one of the key figures in the history of Mexican photography of the twentieth century. His work, which encompassed photojournalism, photographic essay and documentary film, redefined the role of photography as a narrative and social medium. He documented reality and questioned the conventions of the image and its ability to construct a narrative. A pioneer of photojournalism, his innovative approach, his “photo essays”, as well as his social sensitivity, made him an essential reference.

He understood the power of images to tell stories. He created exemplary photo essays, such as “La venus se fue de juerga” and “Pasos en el Cielo”, among many others. He also stood out for his work, as a photojournalist, for magazines such as “Hoy”, “Mañana” and “¡Siempre!”, where he developed his particular and remarkable visual style. His invaluable legacy has been exhibited in multiple solo exhibitions, in Mexico and in many other countries. And it is part of the photographic heritage of dozens of public and private collections, all over the world.

Trained at the Institute of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences in Mexico City, he approached photography with a cinematographic spirit. He carefully planned his photographic series, creating stagings in urban spaces, building an imaginary that revealed social dynamics and everyday experiences. With the sensitive interplay of reality and fiction, he turned his work into something unique within the Mexican photographic context and history, generating a break with traditional documentary photography.