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BIFA 2024

We Are Not Invisible

  • Photographer
    Charles "Chaz" Niell Jr.
  • Agency / Studio
    Chaz Niell Photography

We Are Not Invisible is a photographic odyssey that traverses the landscapes and lives of the Afro-Mexican communities along Mexico's La Costa Chica, spanning the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. This project seeks to capture the nuanced interplay of heritage, identity, and daily life in a region where African roots intertwine with Indigenous and Spanish influences, creating a unique cultural tapestry. Through evocative imagery ranging from portraits to landscapes and scenes of daily activities, We Are Not Invisible aims to tell the stories of resilience, traditions and change.

Chaz Niell is a Washington,D.C. born award-winning photographer. With over 19 years of experience telling stories through his art to capture the emotion of every subject whether in sports, fashion, entertainment, and social consciousness documentary. Chaz has long felt "The World Deserves Witnesses",and his images are his Testimonies.