We're excited to introduce Roberto Lozano, a Mexico City-born designer and photographer whose journey began with a university short film project and a design competition win that earned him his very first camera. That moment sparked a passion that has since grown to span landscape, portrait, street, and drone photography. Beyond creating, Roberto is driven to share what he knows, teaching photography and editing courses to inspire others to find and develop their own visual voice.
Come "Behind the Shot" with Roberto as he shares stories behind some of his favorite photos in Mexico City Dreaming.
El Caballito
This kind of photo, taken during blue hour, really defines me. These are the tones I enjoy working with the most when editing, and if I could, I’d probably shoot everything at this time of day.
The blue of the sky and its texture are some of my favorite elements—deep, soft, and full of atmosphere. It’s also that perfect moment when the city starts to come alive. Some buildings begin to light up while there’s still natural light, and create a balance between the natural and the urban.
It’s a time that feels calm, has character, and a strong aesthetic. It truly connects with the way I see and capture the city.
El Monumento a la Revolución
I really like this photo because it represents being in the right place at the right moment. It’s a powerful scene—the sun just peeking through with its defined edge, and an incredible, glowing sky full of texture.
The compression of planes brings everything together into a single frame: people, traffic, the rhythm of the city, and in the background, one of Mexico City’s most iconic monuments. All of it is tied together by that stunning sunset, giving the image depth and atmosphere. It’s one of those shots where everything aligns to tell a complete story in a single frame. Top of my list of all photos.
Palacio de Bellas Arts
This photo is a scene that brings together many elements in a single photograph. Perspective plays a key role, but it also depends on the day, the time, and even the season, since jacarandas only bloom once a year and completely transform the environment.
The composition combines different elements that make it richer: the vegetation in the foreground, the layers of depth, and the light that wraps everything together. It also features a national symbol, the Palacio de Bellas Artes—an iconic landmark of the city and the Historic Center—which adds even more weight and meaning to the image.
Fuegos Artificiales en el Zócalo
I really like this photo because it captures a moment that you can truly feel. It was taken from a privileged spot, where celebrating September 15th became something special—seeing the fireworks so close, hearing them echo, and feeling the city’s atmosphere is an experience that’s hard to match.
Beyond how it looks, this image has personal value to me because it conveyed something from the very moment I took it, and to others, since it helped me win a small contest. It’s one of those photos that not only looks good, but also tells a story and stays with you.
Basílica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe
This is a photo I hadn’t been able to achieve for a long time, mainly because of how complex the scene is. At first glance, it might look like a simple wide-angle shot, but in reality, it’s not something you can capture in a single exposure. The strong backlight in a dark space and the extreme dynamic range require both technical precision in shooting and careful editing.
To create it, I had to combine multiple images—building a panorama while also working in HDR to balance highlights and shadows and preserve detail throughout the frame. Then comes the editing process, where everything is blended to achieve a cohesive image with atmosphere.
It’s also a photo that has brought me recognition on social media, as it captures two powerful symbols of Mexico: the national flag and the Virgin of Guadalupe—elements that deeply represent our identity.
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