Los Recolectores

Ciudad de México, 2023

I experienced the vibrant streets of Mexico City in February of 2023. As I walked down the street with another photographer friend, I saw these unsung heroes of sanitation. Their hard work and joy shine through in every photograph.

As I started to take their picture, they noticed me. Smiles and thumbs up shot from them like a beam of light. I told them I was in awe of them. How hard they worked and how clean the city was. They thanked me and asked if they could pose for the camera and lift some trash for me. It was a magical experience that I will never forget.

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