Meet Isaac Jero, a Mexico City–based photographer who has spent over eight years exploring the space where light, landscape, and human presence quietly intersect. Whether shooting urban scenes, vast natural territories, or the Milky Way overhead, his work carries the same quality: a stillness that transforms ordinary moments into something lasting.
Come "Behind the Shot" with Isaac as he shares stories behind some of his favorite photos in Mexico City Dreaming.
Atardecer Sobre el Paseo de la Reforma
Mexico City cannot be summed up in just a few words. It is vast, diverse, and intense. A place where chaos coexists with beauty in every corner.
There is always something to discover, something to observe, something to feel.
For this reason, stumbling upon a sunset like this becomes a privilege. In a city saturated with stimuli—noise, movement, lights—such moments are rare. Yet when they do appear, the light transforms everything: it redefines the landscape and reminds us that, even amidst the chaos, moments of peace exist.
Jacarandas en la Alameda Central
Without a doubt, one of my favorite seasons for photography in Mexico City is when the jacaranda trees bloom and completely transform the urban landscape.
Between February and April, these trees paint the city in shades of purple and fill even the most ordinary spaces with life.
This photograph was planned in advance to make the most of the intensity of that color. It was taken in the heart of the city, at Alameda Central—one of its oldest and most iconic parks. From the air, the scene reveals a spectacular composition; yet walking its paths, surrounded by these blossoming trees, is an experience that completely transforms the way one inhabits the city.
La Torre Latinoamericana
Another one of my favorite seasons in Mexico City begins with the arrival of rain.
For many, it represents chaos: traffic, flooding, complications. For me, it is an opportunity to look at things differently.
In this image, I photographed Francisco I. Madero Avenue, one of the city’s busiest streets. That afternoon, the rain struck suddenly just after sunset, and within minutes, the crowd vanished. Only a few remained, walking through the storm, enduring the city’s relentless pace. Among them, was I, seeking to capture a moment where chaos would transform into narrative.
Mexico City Dreaming will be available June 2nd. Pre-order your copy today and stay tuned to hear from the other photographers featured in the book.