When the video camera stops rolling, the real journey begins. While working as still photographer for the film CYCLES, a documentary exploring healing, loss, and riding alongside Lorena Dromundo and Micayla Gatto, I found myself drawn to the quiet space in between takes. The early morning calls, the roadtrip dust on the way to Real de Catorce, the deep forests of Oaxaca, and the silent moments by the fire. This isn't just a behind-the-scenes gallery; it's a raw, black-and-white field journal of the road
Filming a documentary about grief and resilience requires more than just shooting action on trails. It requires presence. From the mist in the Oaxacan forests to the endless horizons of the desert in San Luis Potosí, between sketchbooks and campfire stories, the bike became the common thread, but connection was the destination
A documentary captures a story, but a photo diary captures how it felt to live it.
Words and photography by Nicolas Switalski