Jimena Peck is an independent documentary and editorial photographer originally from Argentina, currently based in Denver, Colorado. Her documentary work focuses on the lives of rural communities in both Latin America and the Western United States, exploring the relationship between people, land, culture, and the environments they call home. Her assignments are diverse and include portraiture, food, agriculture, craft, and stories centered around the people and processes that shape our communities.
Jimena's work explores the complexities of the human experience and sheds light on the beauty that exists in even the most ordinary moments. Through her photography, she documents the nuances of everyday life, the traditions that connect us, the fragility of existence, and the resilience of the human spirit. She is drawn to stories of people who dedicate their lives to meaningful work—from farmers and ranchers to chefs, artists, scientists, and community members whose experiences reveal a deeper connection to place and purpose.
With a deep reverence for humanity and a passion for social justice, Jimena's work seeks to create space for understanding and connection. Her photographs are a way of bearing witness to the stories of others, honoring the people in front of her camera and exploring the experiences that often go unseen. Through thoughtful observation and a documentary approach, her work reflects the power of human connection and the importance of preserving the stories that shape our collective experience.
Her photography has been commissioned by and published in outlets including The New York Times, TIME Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, Le Monde, and The Marshall Project, and she has collaborated with organizations such as the ACLU and the Sierra Club. Her editorial and documentary assignments have taken her into communities and environments where careful observation, trust, and a deep understanding of the subject are essential to creating meaningful visual stories.
Jimena is currently working on a long-term personal project centered around Yerba Mate, exploring its history, cultural significance, and modern cultivation in her native Argentina. Through this project, she continues her exploration of the relationships between people, land, tradition, and the cultural practices that connect generations.
Member of Women Photograph and Diversify Photo.
Polaroid by my dearest friend Daryl Love Jr.
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Based outside of Denver, Colorado, USA.
My name is pronounced something like this: He-men-ah
SELECTED CLIENTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Time Magazine, The New York Times, Conde Nast Traveler, The Washington Post, Le Monde, LA Times, NBC, Fortune Magazine, Sierra Club, ACLU, High Country News, Outside Magazine, Travel and Leisure, El País, The Wall Street Journal, The Marshall Project, Bloomberg News, The Texas Tribune, Hemispheres, Delish, Imbibe, LUXE Interior + Design, Lodestars Anthology & Sweet Paul Magazine.
Banana Republic, McDonalds, Google, Target, Lenovo, Madewell, Chevrolet, Clayton Hotels, Uchi, Macaroni Grill, Ned, Local Jones, CorePower Yoga, The Kitchen, PACT & Zagat Google.
I’ve been taking a break from Instagram on my phone, but I am planning to still share my latest work there.
