FIXER MAGAZINE
/ A chemical substance used for fixing a photographic image /
/ A person who makes arrangements for other people, specially of an illicit or devious kind /
/ A new space to talk, share and store our devotion to the image /
ROBERT HÉBRAS WAS HERE. A PHOTO BY ROBERTO MATA, 2017
ON LOCATION:
In NYC in particular you are one in 8 million and what I’ve realised is that the more you look into your identity and your origins, the better is the outcome of your projects.
PHOTO CONFESSIONAL: Paúl Aragón Leytón
IF YOU WEREN’T A PHOTOGRAPHER, WHAT OTHER PROFESSION WOULD YOU PICK?
Architect-barista.
Heavy Metal By Cameron Winter
Stumbling forwards, a caricaturesque, wobbly baritone emerges from darkness (…)
212: WORLD PRESS PHOTO 2025
I had to work fast. My camera doesn’t handle high ISOs well, so I kept it at 1600. I was using a Nikon Z6 II with a 24mm f/1.8 prime lens, which allowed me to open the aperture as much as possible. I set the shutter speed to 1/160, a bit of a risk given the movement, but it was necessary to expose the scene properly in the low light.
ON LOCATION:
My experience as a migrant transformed my approach to photography, particularly as a portraitist, using the medium to foster connections. Buenos Aires exposed me to a vibrant art scene and impactful exhibitions, yet also prompted me to reflect on my own practices against the backdrop of Argentina's strong documentary tradition and political discourse.
MOVIE GUIDE: THE GIRL WITH THE NEEDLE (2024)
“…The world is a horrible place. But we need to believe it’s not so…”
PHOTO CONFESSIONAL: Scott Brennan
I wouldn't mind being a bus driver. Think of all the places you could go and the people you would meet along the way.
PHOTO CONFESSIONAL: Vladimir Marcano
Rejection or failure is part of life—it’s important to fail because it forces you to reflect on what you’ve been doing. It also helps you mature.
ON LOCATION:
Vanessa Arias Ruiz
What we do is more than just pressing a button. We are the ones who see the invisible, who give a voice to those who cannot speak, who shift narratives and freeze time.
The school left me with a sense of responsibility: photography can be a hobby, but it is also a craft, a commitment to history, memory, and life itself. Carrying the title of "photographer" is an honor, and it should be taken seriously.
212: Lucky
The work reflects the tensions of reality: the existence of a shelter within a racetrack that continued its regular activities despite the circumstances, the misfortune of losing everything, and the hope for a new opportunity.
305: Jorge J. Pérez
“Legacy in Stone” not only documents the physical presence of these sculptures in the United States, but it also delves into their role as symbols of resistance, unity, and perseverance in the face of exile and adversity. Its significance lies in its ability to transform monuments dedicated to José Martí into bridges that connect historical memory, cultural identity, and the emotions of Cuban exiles.
212: Photography is a silent voice that deserves to be heard.
- How much pre-production does your photography involve?
Depending on the project, most of my jobs always involve pre-production, where one of the most important points to achieve is working as a team. I like to be involved in the entire process, from defining a moodboard, to making a makeup proposal, hairstyle and styling.
PHOTO CONFESSIONAL: Kevin Moloney
Kevin Moloney is a distinguished photographer and educator with a prolific career in photojournalism and teaching.
MOVIE GUIDE: CONCLAVE (2024)
“…The Church is not the past. It is what we do next…”
PHOTO CONFESSIONAL: Santiago Mesa
Santiago Mesa is a documentary photographer born in Medellín, Colombia. Interested in social issues and inequality, he documented violence in his hometown for several national media outlets over the years. He graduated in journalism from Eafit University in Medellín and holds a master&’s degree in Plastic and Visual Arts from the National University of Colombia.
PHOTO CONFESSIONAL: Ricardo Gómez Pérez
WHAT WOULD be your next project about?
It's difficult for me to plan ahead or work on demand. I only follow the rules when working on commercial assignments. For my personal work, I let time flow freely. Currently, I'm working on two subjects. One explores abstract matter, while the other focuses on capturing the gaze of beachgoers. Slowly but surely, a new series will emerge soon.
THE KIOSK: Regnum Fertilis
“It explores the intimate world of flowers through immersive photos, creating atmospheres and combining spaces of absolute sensuality.”
MOVIE GUIDE: Disclaimer (Limited TV Series-2024)
“…Beware of narrative and form, their power can bring us
closer to the truth, but they can also be a weapon with great power to manipulate…”
PHOTO CONFESSIONAL: Rania Matar
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE A WOMAN PHOTOGRAPHER? HOW HAS IT AFFECTED YOUR PROJECTS? AND YOUR APPROACH TO THE ART WORLD/ PHOTO-BOOK WORLD.
As a woman, I have had a unique and intimate access to women, and I am interested in woman representation in my work, especially women from the ArabWorld. I collaborate with them intimately and we built a trust that might not be as attainable had I been a man.I feel that it is a good time to be a woman in the art world as more museums and publications are now interested in making up fora previously male-dominated industry and include more female voices. I just curated an exhibition at the MiddleEast Institute Art Gallery in Washington DC that includes the work of 10 women photographers from The Arab World and Iran.
305: SOFIA PERAZZO
Sofi Perazzo, a Venezuelan photographer based in Miami, Florida, specializes in commercial and editorial photography for lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and luxury hotel and travel brands. She gained global recognition in 2019 for her groundbreaking series “If They Ask for Nudes,” shot at Haulover Beach, as well as “Language of Discovery,” exhibited at Apollo in Miami Design District in 2021, both tackling cultural taboos with innovation and creativity.