David Maung

For the past 20 years I’ve focused on photo projects in California, Mexico and Central America and since 1996 have lived in the San Diego/Tijuana area where I’ve managed to develop a keen and comprehensive understanding of the often complex and chaotic world that is the border. My clients have included The Associated Press, EFE News Services, Catholic News Service, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Chicago Tribune, Proceso, and The San Diego Union-Tribune, among others. For some 10 years I was a member of Impact Visuals, a photo agency that was focused on the use of photography as a means to bring about positive social change. Although I continue to work as a photojournalist covering a wide variety of news and features along the California/Mexico border, I’m also in a process of retrospection and evolution of my personal work. Something that can easily be neglected when consumed with photojournalism as a way of life. Close on the horizon for me are a few projects I’m developing to conduct photo documentary workshops. These workshops are designed to give an opportunity to others to explore the unique and dynamic visual/social/cultural panorama of Tijuana, Mexico.