Who I am and what I do. 

I studied Communication in Mexico and specialized in storytelling through photography and video in Santiago de Chile, Chicago, and New York.

In 2012, I co-founded a cultural center named Casa Nueve. It included a restaurant, a small cinema that seated 20 people, and an art gallery in Cholula, Puebla, MX.

In 2016, we opened a second location in downtown Puebla. As a result of the 2017 earthquake, the business situation became difficult, and unfortunately, by the beginning of 2019, both places where closed.

A positive result was that I could finally dedicate time and strength to do what I love the most: photography; now holding the expertise of having run restaurants for 7 years.

I have been living in NYC since September 2019 and working with 30+ clients, including some restaurants, food, and spirits brands. I love to help restauranteurs, chefs, brands, and other storytellers to tell their stories through the image.

I am currently working on my first Cookbook: 'Black Rican Vegan', Puerto Rican plant-based food from Lyana Blount. Coming on July 2023. 


Contact

marianapelaez@gmail.com

+1 917 396 6322

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