How did you approach capturing the daily lives of the residents in the San Bernardo archipelago?
It’s been more than 8 years since I visited Santa Cruz del Islote.
It became my first personal long-term project.
They know me, respect me and appreciate me.
At this stage, I managed to publish the story in some international media.
What is it like to live on the most densely populated island in the world?
It was the title.
The project began to transform.
Can you describe a particularly impactful moment or story you encountered during your time in the archipelago?
These rising tides make life increasingly difficult for this community.
Last year the water reached heights that had not occurred before.
How do you balance portraying the beauty of the islands with the urgency of their condition?
Ultimately, it is their customs and traditions that will disappear if they have to leave the island.
How do you believe your work can raise awareness about the impact of climate change on marginalized communities?
Santa Cruz del Islote is completely abandoned by the State.
That is why spaces like this one provided by PhotoVogue are very important for storytellers from local communities.
Did you involve the local community in the storytelling process, and if so, how?
On the island I have had the opportunity to teach environmental education and photography workshops.
How do you see the role of photography in the broader fight against climate change and environmental injustice?
I believe that photography is a very powerful tool to combat disbelief and misinformation.
The images help counter the claims of climate change deniers.
Images that reveal the costs of climate change can motivate the public to act.
In my case, photography has also served as an educational tool.
