© Santiago Covarrubias

Born and raised in the suburbs of Mexico City, Santiago Covarrubias captures the world through a singular lens: the unwavering belief that there is no such thing as bad light or small stories. By treating every subject with equal importance, he has built a reputation for producing imagery that is editorially rigorous, aesthetically refined, and deeply compelling. Santiago brings both rigorous academic training and sharp media acumen to his storytelling. He holds a Bachelor's in Communication Studies from Universidad Iberoamericana (Mexico) and a Master's in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management from Columbia College Chicago (US). His portfolio features work published across a premier roster of publications, including The New York Times, The Associated Press, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and The Chicago Sun-Times.