Alonso Santos is a photographer, digital artist, “anthropologist”, and activist. Alonso is a queer, first generation Mexican-American. Their work focuses on documenting events in their life that they find important, helping create an archive of work that reflect the different aspects of their identity. They aspire to document the lives of the people around him, predominantly from minority diasporas, through the use of mixed media; his work hopes to bring awareness to important social issues faced by minority communities in Los Angeles.
Alonso appreciates music and rave culture, documenting nightlife and concerts. They have a love for fashion; photographing models in studio settings, fashion runways, and helping people bring their own visions to life.