I'm a documentary photographer, filmmaker and social media strategist with over 20 years of international experience. My practice spans documentary, fashion and advertising photography, with a focus on gender, identity and underrepresented communities. I collaborate with leading media houses, international NGOs and commercial brands to produce both artistic and campaign-driven content. I excel in content production, editorial photography, event production and visual storytelling across multiple platforms. I’ve led long-term projects such as Teen Mom (Latin America) and Magical Realism, worked with NGOs like Malala Foundation, Niñas sin Miedo and IBISS Foundation, and regularly contribute to Reuters, AFP and Bloomberg News.

Christian Rodriguez

I'm a documentary photographer, filmmaker and social media strategist with over 20 years of international experience. My practice spans documentary, fashion and advertising photography, with a focus on gender, identity and underrepresented communities. I collaborate with leading media houses, international NGOs and commercial brands to produce both artistic and campaign-driven content. I excel in content production, editorial photography, event production and visual storytelling across multiple platforms. I’ve led long-term projects such as Teen Mom (Latin America) and Magical Realism, worked with NGOs like Malala Foundation, Niñas sin Miedo and IBISS Foundation, and regularly contribute to Reuters, AFP and Bloomberg News.

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I’m a documentary photographer, filmmaker and social media strategist with over 20 years of international experience. My practice spans documentary, fashion and advertising photography, with a focus on gender, identity and underrepresented communities. I collaborate with leading media houses, international NGOs and commercial brands to produce both artistic and campaign-driven content.

I excel in content production, editorial photography, event production and visual storytelling across multiple platforms. I’ve led long-term projects such as Teen Mom (Latin America) and Magical Realism, worked with NGOs like Malala Foundation, Niñas sin Miedo and IBISS Foundation, and regularly contribute to Reuters, AFP and Bloomberg News.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Swedish
Beginner

Work Experience

Photographer at Photofame AB
January 1, 2025 - November 22, 2025
Photographer for Photofame AB in Umeå, focusing on studio, catalog and press photography; contributed to Skolkatalog fotografering 2025-2026.
Social Media Manager at GN Catering AB
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Produced visual content, campaigns and customer engagement material; managed social media presence across platforms.
Mentor at META Facebook Journalist Project
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Educated photographers and journalists in storytelling possibilities via Instagram.
Art Director at San José Foto Festival, Uruguay
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Developed festival’s visual identity and editorial line; curated exhibitions and invited international artists.
Festival Founder & Director at ERRANTE – International Traveling Photo Festival
January 1, 2017 - November 22, 2025
Initiated and led an international festival for visual storytelling; oversaw logistics, program, budget and financing; organized portfolio reviews with over 20 international editors; awarded a $10,000 stipend and offered free workshops.
Photographer (Stock & Editorial) at Getty Images, Win-Initiative
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Commercial, fashion and lifestyle photography; studio and natural light; post-production work.
Photographer – Fashion & Editorial at YODONA Magazine, El Mundo (Madrid)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Fashion and editorial assignments for a leading Spanish publication.
Postgraduate Studies in Documentary Photography at EFTI – Centro Internacional de Fotografía y Cine
January 1, 2009 - November 22, 2025
Postgraduate program in Documentary Photography
Photographer – News & Culture at El Observador (Montevideo, Uruguay)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Daily assignments covering news, politics and culture.
Cameraman at VTV – National TV, Uruguay
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
News and cultural coverage; live broadcasts of sports events, including national team matches.
Photographer & Filmmaker at Freelance
January 1, 2004 - November 22, 2025
Photographer and filmmaker working across editorial, documentary and travel photography; long-term projects include Teen Mom (Latin America) and Magical Realism; collaborations with NGOs such as Malala Foundation, Niñas sin Miedo and IBISS Foundation; regular contributor to Reuters, AFP and Bloomberg News.

Education

Postgraduate in Documentary Photography at EFTI – Centro Internacional de Fotografía y Cine, Madrid, Spain
January 1, 2009 - November 22, 2025

Qualifications

Roberto Villagraz-Stipendiet, Future Award – ÅRETS KLASS
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
TED Fellow & TED Global Speaker (Teen Mom project)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Getty Instagram Grant – Winner
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Ojo de Pez Award for Human Values, PhotoEspaña
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Llamale H Festival – First Prize, Uruguay
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Multimedia Prize, Transatlántica PhotoEspaña
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
POYi Latam – Mujeres en la Sociedad, First Prize
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Photographic Museum of Humanity – 3rd Prize
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
New Talent, FNAC Fotografia, Spain
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
POYi Latam – 1st Prize
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality