Josefina Fernandez Moran
About
Josefina Fernandez Moran is a photographer and educator from Buenos Aires, currently based in New York City. She is a faculty member at the International Center of Photography (ICP), where she was selected to participate in the 2023 Faculty Exhibition, on view through 2025.
Her photographic series Adolescent Girls was exhibited at The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center in 2022. She is a recipient of the En Foco Fellowship (2020), and her work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including the Consulate General of Argentina in New York (2021), the Latin American Fine Art Competition at Agora Gallery (2018), and Umbrella Arts (2016 and 2018). She was also named among the selected winners of The Photo Review in both 2019 and 2020.
In addition to her role at ICP, Josefina has taught Visual Storytelling in partnership with the Museum of the Moving Image as part of the Su-Casa Grant program. Between 2013 and 2018, she collaborated with photographer Harvey Stein to lead photography workshops in Argentina during Carnaval. She began her teaching career in Buenos Aires, where she taught photography prior to relocating to the U.S.
Before transitioning into photography, Josefina had a successful career as a makeup artist. Her credits include working with artist Cindy Sherman on the film Office Killer, as well as collaborating with several notable directors and production companies.
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LACP Interviews Josefina Fernandez Moran
LACP asks Josefina Fernandez Moran ten questions about their background, career in and beliefs about photography.
Los Angeles Center of Photography: What kind of photographer are you?
Josefina Fernandez Moran: I am a portrait photographer looking to create intimate and honest portraits.
LACP: How long have you been photographing?
JFM: I have been photographing for over 10 years.
LACP: Where did you get your training?
JFM: I studied photography in Argentina while working in the film industry and later when I moved to New York City I decided to deepen my practice and studied at the International Center of photography.
LACP: When did you know you wanted to devote your life to photography?
JFM: As an adolescent in Argentina I was drawn to photography and dreamed of becoming a photographer.
LACP: Did you ever come close to giving up?
JFM: Many times I thought about giving up, but I always came back to the same conclusion, photography excites me, and it my passion.
LACP: Have you sacrificed anything by being a photographer?
JFM: I can’t say I have sacrifice much, because I love what I do – I don’t see it as a sacrifice.
LACP: What have you gained by being a photographer?
JFM: I feel that photography has allowed me to truly see and to connect with people in a more meaningful way.
LACP: What classes do you teach at LACP?
JFM: I am going to be teaching portrait photography.
LACP: What do you love most about teaching?
JFM: I love to see people grow in their practice and I really enjoy the conversation that emerge when we talk about our work.
LACP: What advice would you give someone who is thinking about making a career in photography?
JFM: The most important thing when it comes to starting a career in photography is to be patient with yourself, to work hard and learn to live with the ups and downs. It is a deeply rewarding path but it takes time to grow.