Thalia Gochez (born 1994) is a photographer, creative director, and fashion stylist. She is known for her photography work and aesthetic that captures visuals featuring women of color, with a focus on Latinx women.[1]

Biography edit

Gochez was born in Pasadena, California.[2] She is Salvadorian Mexican American. Her mother is from Mexico and her father is from El Salvador.[3] While living in San Francisco's Mission District as a young adult she studied at San Francisco City College, earning an Associates degree in fashion merchandising in the fall of 2018.[4]

Art edit

She is known for her photography work and aesthetic that captures visuals featuring women of color, with a focus on Latinx women.[5] In 2021 the Creative Review recognized Gochez for her zeitgeist impact[6] and she was also included in Dazed 100 list, an annual platforms that aims to showcase and celebrate the influence of 100 individuals from around the world who are making an impact in shaping culture that same year . Gochez has worked with brands such as Ceremonia,[7] Apple,[8] Nike,[9] and Rare Beauty.[10] Her work has been featured in Aperature, Latina Magazine,[11] The New York Times,[12] Teen Vogue,[13] the Cut in New York Magazine,[14] Rolling Stone Magazine,[15][16] and I.D Magazine.[17] Gochez has worked with musical artist, La Dona, to create the album artwork for her 2020 EP Algo Nuevo[18]. Gochez captured photography stills for Don Julio’s global campaign for Por Amor, in their film' titled 'A Love Letter to Mexico.'[19] Gochez was recognized by Las Fotos Project: The Foto Awards and Silent Auction awarded her the Editorial Award on October 23, 2021.[20]

Notable works edit

  • Hermanas de Sangre (2018), a solo exhibit. An exhibit that showcased the moments of childhood in the Mission district of San Francisco[21]
  • De Donde Eres? (2023) At Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgard, Germany.[22]
  • 'A Love Letter to Mexico' (2023) Don Julio Tequila Campaign for Pon Amor titled 'A Love Letter to Mexico' [23]
  • KIDS OF IMMIGRANTS x TELEMUNDO (2023) Gochez worked as the photographer in collaboration with Kids of Immigrants and short film director David Camarena for Telemundo to celebrate Women's soccer and its impact on the Latino community.[24]

References edit

  1. ^ kno-admin (2019-01-22). "Meet Thalia Gochez". Kno. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  2. ^ "Thalía Gochez Celebrates Latinx Heritage through Intimate Portraiture". Office Magazine. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  3. ^ "Women Behind The Lens In Portrait Photography: Thalia Gochez". www.4orceofnature.com. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  4. ^ "Fashion Success Stories". CCSF. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  5. ^ Dazed (2021-05-31). "Vote for Thalia Gochez on the #Dazed100". Dazed. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  6. ^ Mclaughlin, Aimee (2021-12-10). "Zeitgeist: Thalía Gochez". Creative Review. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  7. ^ "Latinx Heritage Month 2023". Ceremonia. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  8. ^ "Spotlight: Portraits of LA with Thalía Gochez - Apple". Today at Apple. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  9. ^ kno-admin (2019-01-22). "Meet Thalia Gochez". Kno. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  10. ^ "Women Behind The Lens In Portrait Photography: Thalia Gochez". www.4orceofnature.com. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  11. ^ Aguirre, Gabriella (2023-08-12). "Thalía Gochez Captures the Raw Glamour of the Girls Room". Latina. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  12. ^ Ruben, Jolie; Webster, Amanda (2022-09-30). "Photography Our Photo Editors Are Following". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  13. ^ "Snoop Dogg's Daughter Cori Broadus Found That Forever Kind of Love". Teen Vogue. 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  14. ^ Moya-Smith, Simon (2022-10-04). "Paulina Alexis Doesn't Care If You Think She's 'Too Rez'". The Cut. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  15. ^ Spanos, Brittany (2023-06-22). "Reneé Rapp Is Ready for Her Pop Moment". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  16. ^ Martoccio, Angie (2023-03-28). "How Jess Williamson Tapped Into a Higher Power". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  17. ^ Radin, Sara. "this photographer is exploring cultural appropriation and the effects of gentrification". i-d.vice.com. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  18. ^ Flores, Griselda (2021-03-09). "La Doña in San Francisco, in a Pandemic: 'I Feel Less Fearful'". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  19. ^ "TEQUILA DON JULIO LAUNCHES A LOVE LETTER TO MEXICO WITH GROUNDBREAKING NEW CAMPAIGN PRODUCED IN COLLABORATION WITH MEXICAN CREATIVES AT THE FOREFRONT OF MODERN MEXICAN CULTURE". Yahoo Finance. 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  20. ^ "Las Fotos Project honors up-and-coming women photographers". Los Angeles Times. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  21. ^ "Thalia Gotchez in the Ramp Gallery". SOMArts. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  22. ^ "Thalía Gochez: ¿De Donde Eres?". mutualart.com. 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  23. ^ Campuzano, Luis (2023-09-15). "Tequila Don Julio Partners With Willy Chavarria on Global Campaign for Por Amor". WWD. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  24. ^ "Telemundo Presents Final Production Marketing and Ad Sales Update Ahead of FIFA Women's World Cup 2023[TM]". NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA. Retrieved 2023-11-25.