'Rocío'
United States of America
Photographer AUSTIN QUINTANA
2024 Shortlist

Austin Quintana is an American photographer based in New York City. Known for his explorative approach to environmental and social themes, his investigations have led him to document environmental illness, focusing on communities affected by pollution and toxic exposure.


Rocío is a photographic series that intertwines landscapes and portraits to explore the lives of individuals living in the rural mountain communities of Northern New Mexico. Central to the work is a personal narrative, tracing the life and legacy of Quintana's grandfather, whose indigenous roots in the region span generations.
'Rocío'
United States of America
Photographer AUSTIN QUINTANA
2024 Shortlist
'Roller Skating on the Lotus Pond'
India
Photographer MEGHA SINGHA
2024 Shortlist