LATINATURAL

Two decades ago, my photographic journey began with a quest to unravel the multifaceted identity of Latina women, sparked by Sandra Guzman's groundbreaking work "The Latina's Bible". What started as a modest exhibit for her book launch evolved into LatiNatural, a pioneering project ahead of its time, initiating conversations overlooked in photography. This collection of over 150 portraits, shot from 2002 to 2006, delves into the diversity and experiences of female-identifying Latinas in New York City. LatiNatural aims to foster discourse on race, identity, body image, and more within the Latino community, challenging conventional beauty standards and celebrating the strength and resilience of women from various backgrounds, ages, and professions.