About
Christian Monterrosa is an independent photojournalist based in Brooklyn, NY specializing in national politics, natural disasters, and migration. His documentary approach focuses on long-form visual storytelling, drawing from personal experience to highlight underrepresented communities. His work has been published by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, and Agence France-Presse, among others. Christian’s photography is rooted in empathy, access, and a commitment to truth.
He is bilingual in Spanish and can produce both photo and video assignments.
Editorial Inquiries: chris.monterrosa@gmail.com
Training, Certifications and Recognition:
FAA Part 107 Certified
CNN: The Year in Pictures 2024
Washington Post Enduring Images of 2024
75th Missouri Photo Workshop (2023)
New York Times Adversarial Reporting Training (2023)
Hostile Environment / Civil Unrest Training (Reuters, 2021)
Rio Hondo Wildland Fire Academy (2019)