Time is perfect

What pieces or projects have you been working on lately?

Lately, I’ve been editing my first short film for Metiche Chocolate and working on my first photobook. I’ve also developed projects with musical artists such as Natalia Lafourcade, for whom I created the album cover and photos for her new record Cancionera, as well as shooting her most recent music videos on 16 mm. I have collaborated with Porter and worked on editorial projects that have allowed me to explore creative direction with greater freedom. Incorporating 16 mm into my creative workflow has been key to complementing each project with a more organic and timeless visual language.

What did you learn (or unlearn) while working on them?

I’ve learned to be grateful and to always be prepared for every opportunity, to give more than what’s expected, and to stay true to my vision and principles. I’ve also unlearned the habit of doubting the process. Trusting it has been essential.

What words, ideas or emotions were going through your head?

"Time is perfect." I believe that, no matter how surreal it may seem, we create the path that leads us to that reality, with everything —good and bad— that comes with it.

Were there any conversations, movies, music, or books that made their way into that work?

For this short film, several conversations with Fabiola Zorrero were essential, she is both a client and a friend whom I deeply admire. Songs, films, and personal experiences also filtered into the project, making it something intimate and meaningful.

What's been the most difficult thing you've faced recently in your creative process?

The most challenging part has been navigating the tension between my natural working rhythm —which I consider slower— and the immediacy that the industry often demands.

What is your favorite restaurant and what do you recommend we order?

In Guadalajara, my favorite is Ponte Trucha Negro. I’d recommend the Chupes zarandeado taco and the tuna tostada.

If your life were a movie this month, what would it be called and who would write the soundtrack?

Today, October 2nd —my birthday— I think it would feel like Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film One Battle After Another. Scored by IDLES.

Recommend one or more artists you follow who inspire you, and tell us what you like most about their work or their way of working.

Lately, I’ve been very inspired by Jack Davidson. I’m drawn to the aesthetic he achieves in each project, embracing accident and imperfection through strong composition. His way of understanding photography and film as a unified language resonates deeply with my own approach.