02
Oct
2019
For my first assignment for the Colorado Sun I was asked to photograph the town of Palisade’s annual Despedida, or farewell party for migrant workers from Mexico and Latin America. Palisade Colorado is famous for its peaches and is becoming a well-known viticulture area. The harvesting and cultivation of these and other crops rely on migrant labor. Hosted by Child and Migrant Services and an appreciative community, workers and their families gathered in the town park for an evening of […]
Event / Photojournalism