Hermes Quetzalcoatl

"Hermes Quetzalcóatl is a professional photographer with 25 years of experience, a journey that uniquely began at the age of six. This life-long dedication to 'drawing with light' has led him to master various fields within the photographic world.

He has worked for Mexico’s most prominent media outlets and has been a key contributor to world-renowned agencies such as AP (Associated Press) and Getty Images. Having explored 28 of Mexico's 32 states, his documentary work captures the essence and mystical traditions of his homeland. As both a versatile artist and a passionate educator, Hermes lives for every moment spent creating or teaching photography—an inexhaustible passion that drives his professional and artistic vision."

Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) – Agreement 268: B.A. in Pedagogy (Degree awarded by Professional Excellence and Experience).
Mirada Joven National Award: First Place / Grand Prize Winner (National Photographic Merit).
Centro de la Imagen (CONACULTA): Specialization in Contemporary & Documentary Photography.
Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM): Professional Executive Education and Leadership Studies.
UNHCR (ACNUR - United Nations): Documentary Photographer and Humanitarian Contributor.
Associated Press (AP) & Getty Images: Senior Photojournalist and Global Contributor.
Universidad ICEL: Advanced Studies in Communication and Visual Media.
UVM (Universidad del Valle de México): Post-Graduate Diploma in Strategic Marketing.
Santander Open Academy: Certification in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation.
Fundación ProEmpleo Productivo A.C.: Certified Instructor in Mobile Photography (4 Honors Received).

014-2015 | "La Ciudad y sus Quinceañeras" (The City and its Quinceañeras)
​Role: Lead Project Director & Exhibiting Artist.
​Venues: Museo de la Ciudad de México and Pedro Valtierra Phototheque.
​Link: View Official Feature in Cuartoscuro
​2010 | "Mirada Joven" - National Photography Exhibition
​Venue: Museo de la Ciudad de México.
​Organization: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
​Award: 1st Place National Winner.
​2008 | "Imagen Joven" - Collective Showcase
​Venue: Itinerant exhibition across Mexico City’s cultural centers.
​Organization: Instituto de la Juventud (Injuve).
​Award: 2nd Place National Winner.
​2010 | "Photojournalism in Mexico"
​Venue: Academia de Artes Visuales (AAVI).
​Details: Showcase of documentary work produced in collaboration with Associated Press (AP) editors.
​2009 | "Documentary Narratives"
​Venue: Centro Estatal de las Artes, San Luis Potosí.
​Details: Exhibition curated by the VU Agency (France) during the Encuentro Fotográfico México.