Methodology: The Social Ecology of the Periphery

Core Philosophy

My research practice is situated at the intersection of Social Ecology and Geographic Extremity. I operate under the belief that the landscape is not merely a backdrop, but the primary architect of the social contract. By investigating the "Periphery"-those threshold spaces where human communities exist under intense environmental and systemic pressure-| document the liminality of survival through a multimodal lens.

The Multimodal Framework

To capture the complexity of these environments, my documentation transcends the singular image.

I utilize a three-pillar approach:

• Documentary Photography: High-fidelity visual evidence that prioritizes a "Dignity-First" methodology, ensuring subjects are seen as agents of resilience rather than victims of circumstance.

• Acoustic Ecology: Field recordings that archive the "sonic heritage" of a region-from the shifting salinity of the Chilean Maritorio to the quietude of the Maya Highlands.

• Ethnographic Prose: Narrative inquiry that provides the longitudinal context required to understand the Health-Climate Nexus and systemic drivers of migration.

Longitudinal Commitment

Authentic research requires deep-time engagement. My practice is defined by multi-year studies-such as a seven-year investigation into the causes of migration in Guatemala-that allow for the observation of slow-moving environmental and cultural shifts. This longitudinal approach builds the trust necessary to document sensitive narratives with ethical safeguarding.

Ethics & Digital Sovereignty

As a researcher registered with the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM), I am committed to Digital Sovereignty. I believe communities should retain agency over their own visual and sonic archives. My methodology includes a "return" phase, ensuring that the data and imagery collected serve as tools for local advocacy and the preservation of cultural memory.