Brandon Thibodeaux (b. 1981) was raised in Beaumont, Texas. His photo career began at a small daily newspaper in southeast Texas while studying photography at Lamar University. He now resides in Dallas, where he works for Monocle, Mother Jones, Shell Oil Ltd., The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal,and the World Wildlife Fund, among others. In addition to his assignment work and creative commissions, he explores life in the American south.
He is a member of the photography collective MJR, based in New York City.
2016 - Palm Springs Photo Festival Portfolio Review Award Winner
2014 - Michael P. Smith Fund for Documentary Photography - Grant Recipient
2013 - Critical Mass Top 50, Solo Show Award
2012 - Oxford American 100 Under 100, New Superstars of Southern Art 2012.
2012 - Magenta Foundation Emerging Photographer Awards - US Winner
2010 - Look 3 - Look Between Artist
2009 - Getty Reportage Emerging Talent
2006 - Eddie Adams Workshop
This three-part narrative explores the harrowing journey—and often insurmountable challenges—faced by undocumented Mexican immigrants who risk fate to make it to the USA.
An uplifting, beautiful reflection on life in the Mississippi Delta—a land where traces of the unwavering human spirit can be found around every corner and are etched on every face.
