James Rodríguez is a Guatemala-based documentary photographer. His work focuses on migration, land tenure conflicts, primarily postwar processes, and human rights issues. He has recently released a photo book titled Land of Trees that delves deep into Guatemala’s history over the past two decades.
During a recent book talk, James Rodríguez captured the audience’s attention with his depictions of life for wartime victims in Guatemala. Through his photograph, Rodríguez tells the story of the hardships and resilience of the Guatemalan people. He encapsulates moments that represent both Guatemala’s past and present. James Rodríguez’s work and Land of Trees illustrate how photography can start conversations, elicit emotions, and encourage change.
https://www.mimundo.org/2332522-guatemala-life-after-genocide