ABOUT ME
Paloma Montecinos or Paloma Palomino or simply Palomino. I’m a chilean photographer dedicated to portraying society, authorities and institutions.
I have worked for governments, companies and as an editor of Culture Media. My work has been exhibited at the Fine Arts and the Contemporary Art museums in Chile.
I currently live in Santiago, Chile and I'm always open to new collaborations. If you think we can work together, send me a message. ︎
Paloma Montecinos or Paloma Palomino or simply Palomino. I’m a chilean photographer dedicated to portraying society, authorities and institutions.
I have worked for governments, companies and as an editor of Culture Media. My work has been exhibited at the Fine Arts and the Contemporary Art museums in Chile.
I currently live in Santiago, Chile and I'm always open to new collaborations. If you think we can work together, send me a message. ︎
SELECTED CLIENTS
Xiaomi
RedBull
Didi
Gubi
Nike
Vice
Codelco
Domestika
Government of Chile
Umbro
Xiaomi
RedBull
Didi
Gubi
Nike
Vice
Codelco
Domestika
Government of Chile
Umbro
CONTACT
WhatsApp: +56 9 2989 9686
Instagram: palomapalomino
Email: hola@palomapalomino.com
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Email: hola@palomapalomino.com
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
2026 EDITOR Metalibros publishing house Ongoing co-editing partnership with Javiera Novoa. Publication of books such as Cámara Lenta, WTF and Metal Collection.
2026 JURY MEMBER Flach gallery Public selection competition for the 2026, 10 Years of Chilean and Latin American Photography.
2025-2022 DOCUMENTARY CODELCO Registry of extractive activities at mines across Chile and coverage of major corporate events.
2023 PHOTO AND SPEAKER Xiaomi 360 Campaign and masterclass at the Santiago International Documentary Film Festival (FIDOCS) and DUOC UC Institute, Concepción, Chile.
2023 PHOTO Government of Chile Campaigns for the Social Security Institute; the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social Development and Family.
2022 CREATIVE DIRECTOR Governmenof of Chile Official Photographer and Creative Director for the official photo of President Gabriel Boric.
2022 RESEARCH ASSISTANT Pia Montalva Research Assistant for the exhibition “Jumper: 50 Years of History”.
2020 PHOTO Domestika Still photography for courses, processes, and promotional portraits of teachers in Domestika Chile.
2026 EDITOR Metalibros publishing house Ongoing co-editing partnership with Javiera Novoa. Publication of books such as Cámara Lenta, WTF and Metal Collection.
2026 JURY MEMBER Flach gallery Public selection competition for the 2026, 10 Years of Chilean and Latin American Photography.
2025-2022 DOCUMENTARY CODELCO Registry of extractive activities at mines across Chile and coverage of major corporate events.
2023 PHOTO AND SPEAKER Xiaomi 360 Campaign and masterclass at the Santiago International Documentary Film Festival (FIDOCS) and DUOC UC Institute, Concepción, Chile.
2023 PHOTO Government of Chile Campaigns for the Social Security Institute; the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Social Development and Family.
2022 CREATIVE DIRECTOR Governmenof of Chile Official Photographer and Creative Director for the official photo of President Gabriel Boric.
2022 RESEARCH ASSISTANT Pia Montalva Research Assistant for the exhibition “Jumper: 50 Years of History”.
2020 PHOTO Domestika Still photography for courses, processes, and promotional portraits of teachers in Domestika Chile.
2019 DOCUMENTARY Museo Violeta Parra Documenting and creating a photographic archive of graffiti in the Plaza Italia area in Santiago, Chile during 2019 social protests.
2020 EDITOR Red Bull: The Note General Photo Editor for The Note, Red Bull Music Festival Santiago.
2019 DOCUMENTARY Estudio Racimo Register of Santiago neighbourhoods for socio-territorial analyses.
2018 PHOTO Government Lab Documenting authorities and Institution activities.
2018 PHOTO Paula Magazine Documenting city-related themes and various articles and interviewees.
2020 EDITOR Red Bull: The Note General Photo Editor for The Note, Red Bull Music Festival Santiago.
2019 DOCUMENTARY Estudio Racimo Register of Santiago neighbourhoods for socio-territorial analyses.
2018 PHOTO Government Lab Documenting authorities and Institution activities.
2018 PHOTO Paula Magazine Documenting city-related themes and various articles and interviewees.
2018-2014 PHOTO / ARCHIVE Government of Chile Photo editor and image bank manager for the Government Communications Office at La Moneda Palace, Chile.
2018-2013 DOCUMENTARY Government of Chile Personal photographer for President Michelle Bachelet, during campaign and later presidential activities.
2013 JURY MEMBER National Museum of Fine Arts Member of the Expert Photography Committee of the National Council for Culture and the Arts.
2012 RESEARCH ASSISTANT Historical Museum of Chile Digitalization at the Photographic Heritage Center.
2018-2013 DOCUMENTARY Government of Chile Personal photographer for President Michelle Bachelet, during campaign and later presidential activities.
2013 JURY MEMBER National Museum of Fine Arts Member of the Expert Photography Committee of the National Council for Culture and the Arts.
2012 RESEARCH ASSISTANT Historical Museum of Chile Digitalization at the Photographic Heritage Center.
ARTISTIC RESIDENCIES
2025 Artist Residency at HANGAR – Center for Artistic Research, Lisbon, Portugal
2020 Residency Program for Artists by Colectivo Atlas Nativa, Santiago
2011 Residency with Australian photographer Max Pam at the Valparaíso International Photography Festival (FIFV), Valparaíso
2026 Immersive residency at La casa de la reescritura, chapter two – Asunción Casa Editora, Córdoba, Argentina
2020 Residency Program for Artists by Colectivo Atlas Nativa, Santiago
2011 Residency with Australian photographer Max Pam at the Valparaíso International Photography Festival (FIFV), Valparaíso
PUBLICATIONS
2026 January. "Galio" book, first printed edition
2020 Joia Magazine, Issue 59
2020 Book “Retratos del Persa Víctor Manuel: The Faces and Stories of 20 Vendors”
2016 Eighth edition of the Photo Issue by VICE Mexico
2015 Catalogue of the “12th Biennial of Media Arts” at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Santiago, Chile
2014 Catalogue of the exhibition “Puro Chile” at the La Moneda Cultural Center, Santiago, Chile
2012 Catalogue of the SHOWROOM Contest by the National Council for Culture and the Arts, Ch.ACO
201 Book “Max Pan” at the Valparaíso International Photography Festival (FIFV), Valparaíso
2012 JOIA Magazine, Issue 25
2008 Book “Dónde está mi Corazón?” by Upper Playground, USA
2026 January. "Galio" book, first printed edition
2020 Joia Magazine, Issue 59
2020 Book “Retratos del Persa Víctor Manuel: The Faces and Stories of 20 Vendors”
2016 Eighth edition of the Photo Issue by VICE Mexico
2015 Catalogue of the “12th Biennial of Media Arts” at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Santiago, Chile
2014 Catalogue of the exhibition “Puro Chile” at the La Moneda Cultural Center, Santiago, Chile
2012 Catalogue of the SHOWROOM Contest by the National Council for Culture and the Arts, Ch.ACO
201 Book “Max Pan” at the Valparaíso International Photography Festival (FIFV), Valparaíso
2012 JOIA Magazine, Issue 25
2008 Book “Dónde está mi Corazón?” by Upper Playground, USA
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2025 "Boutique" Exhibition: Photographic Record of the Commercial Memory of Santiago's Historic Center, La Sombrerería Cultural Center
2024 Xiaomi 13T / Revelemos Chile: The series of photos was exhibited at the Corpartes gallery in Santiago, Chile.
2020 "Retratos del Persa Víctor Manuel: The Faces and Stories of 20 Vendors" at La Curtiembre Gallery, Persa Víctor Manuel, Santiago, Chile
2018 "States" at FLACH Gallery, Santiago, Chile
2015 “Maicol y sus Amigos” at FOCCO 15 Photography Festival, Cultural Center Palace, Coquimbo, Chile
2013 “Maicol y sus Amigos” at Cine Arte Alameda, Santiago, Chile
2012 “Maicol y sus Amigos” at Contemporary Art Museum (MAC), Santiago, Chile
2009-2010 “Boutique” at El Muro Space, Matucana 100 Cultural Center, Santiago, Chile
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2026 Part of "Colección MAC: Modulaciones de la Imagen Fotográfica" at the Museum of Contemporary Art
2019 AtreVIDAS "40 Women/40 Stories" at the Art Gallery of the UC Extension Center, Santiago, Chile
2018 “The Unofficial Photo” at Constitution Square, Santiago, Chile
2015 “12th Biennial of Media Arts” at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Santiago, Chile
2014 “Puro Chile Landscape and Territory” at the La Moneda Cultural Center, Santiago, Chile “VanWardiart SCL/NYC” at W Hotel, Santiago, Chile
2013 “RE-TRATOS. Identification Devices" at the National Museum of Fine Arts, Mall Plaza Vespucio, Santiago, Chile
2011 “How Do We Want to Live” at Sala Cero Gallery, Animal Gallery, Santiago, Chile “META WOMAN Women Who Speak About Women” at Marlborough Gallery, Santiago, Chile
EDUCATION
2005-2010 Higher Studies in Professional Photography, Instituto Profesional de Arte y Comunicación ARCOS, Santiago, Chile
AWARDS
2016 Honorable Mention in the Character category at Fotos Prensa
2011 First Place in the SHOWROOM Contest organized by the National Council for Culture and the Arts at the Chilean Contemporary Art Fair Ch.ACO
2007 Honorable Mention in the "Free Photo" Contest organized by Foto América
2005 Honorable Mention in a contest organized by the Corpgroup Cultural Foundation in conjunction with the National Council for Culture and the Arts and the Balmaceda 1215 Cultural Center
2021 Master in Image Research and Creation, Universidad Finis Terrae.
2005-2010 Higher Studies in Professional Photography, Instituto Profesional de Arte y Comunicación ARCOS, Santiago, Chile
2011 Professional Certificate: Training in Preservation and Management of Photographic Collections, National Center for Photographic Heritage, Santiago, Chile
AWARDS
2016 Honorable Mention in the Character category at Fotos Prensa
2011 First Place in the SHOWROOM Contest organized by the National Council for Culture and the Arts at the Chilean Contemporary Art Fair Ch.ACO
2007 Honorable Mention in the "Free Photo" Contest organized by Foto América
2005 Honorable Mention in a contest organized by the Corpgroup Cultural Foundation in conjunction with the National Council for Culture and the Arts and the Balmaceda 1215 Cultural Center