Nuevo León Photographer Cesar Garza

“Photography is a unique moment that will probably never happen again — a beautiful memory that can brighten someone’s day.”

César Eliud Garza Aguiñaga, recognized on Instagram as @garza_cesar, hails from the municipality of Juárez, Nuevo León, Mexico, the place he proudly represents his roots as a member of the photographic collective, Comuna de calle.

 

 

He describes his upbringing as one marked by motion and alter. “I grew up in different places,” he remembers, “since at various times in life my family and I had to move houses. But the people who crossed my path have been very joyful, kind, and hardworking.”

That fixed sense of change — and the heat of the folks round him — formed not solely his worldview but in addition his pictures. “I’m so proud of the people of my country. For this very reason I do photography — so that others can observe my people, my country, and our traditions.”

 

 

César’s love affair with pictures started virtually by probability. “I remember the first time I came into contact with a camera was when my older brother bought a pocket camera for a beach trip we took,” he says.

“After that, I started using it and taking random photos of my friends and at my grandfather’s house.” What started as informal curiosity advanced into ardour. “As I grew up, I decided to buy a professional camera so I could do street and documentary photography.”

 

 

Though a few of his kinfolk labored as occasion photographers, César shares that his personal path has been self-taught. “I didn’t take any photography courses,” he explains. “I’m really learning through experience, and I keep learning new things in this world of photography.”

For him, pictures is about sharing fleeting moments of on a regular basis life within the nation he loves. “It is a unique moment that will probably never happen again — a beautiful memory that can brighten someone’s day.”

 

 

César identifies his fashion with avenue and documentary pictures, specializing in the on a regular basis lives of individuals — their work, routines, and peculiar moments. His photos — from bustling markets to quiet corners of Nuevo León — are filled with the heat and resilience of the communities he pictures. Yet he admits that, at first, confidence didn’t come simply.

“At first, it was a challenge to go out on the streets with my camera hanging around my neck — I felt a bit shy. But over time, I got used to it.” The encouragement of strangers helped him push via.

“Several people have given me positive comments about my photos, and that motivates me to keep taking more pictures.”

 

 

Before heading out to shoot, César takes a quiet second to middle himself. “I mentally prepare myself about what I want to photograph — at least have an idea of the subject I want to capture,” he says.

“I make sure my camera is ready, put on one earbud to listen to music for motivation, and keep the other ear open to listen to the sounds of the street.”

Through his lens, César seeks to doc “the faces of my people, their everyday moments, and their pastimes.” He is at the moment creating his first main photographic mission, a physique of labor that can discover “the people, pastimes, trades, customs, and religious beliefs of my country.”

 

 

One of probably the most significant tales behind his work facilities on a person named Sr. Guadalupe, a avenue vendor who grew to become considered one of his early topics. “He was one of the first people who gave me permission to take his photos,” César remembers. “He was very variety and particularly cheerful.

After photographing him, I promised to deliver him printed copies, however sadly, he handed away.” That encounter left a deep impression. “The peace and joy that Sr. Guadalupe transmitted to me gave me more confidence to approach other people and take their photographs.”

 

 

Through all his work, César goals to convey “peace, happiness, and tranquility through the everyday.”

Not each encounter is solemn, although — some are delightfully sudden. He remembers one specifically: “Once I took a photo of a man wearing a hat made out of beer cans, and he told me he was known as ‘Tecate Man.’”

 

 

When reflecting on his journey, César speaks with humility. If he might give recommendation to his youthful self, he says it might be easy: “That no matter what, always be kind and a good person.”

Today, he continues to work on his debut mission, nonetheless unnamed, which can spotlight “the clothing and physical features of people in my country, their pastimes, trades, and customs.”

Looking again on this yr, he feels grateful. “This year I loved some photos I took in Los Ramones, Nuevo León. I’m really looking forward to 2026 so I can go back and photograph again.”

 

 

To new generations of photographers, César provides heartfelt recommendation: “Do what you love regardless of others’ criticism — and above all, if you’re going to photograph, do it with respect.”

And when requested about his dream mission, he says: “To photograph what life is like inside a prison.”

Through his phrases and pictures, César Garza reminds us that pictures shouldn’t be solely about seeing — it’s about understanding, honoring, and celebrating the human spirit in its most trustworthy and on a regular basis type.

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Soledad Quartucci, CEO, Latina Republic

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