Cory Zimmerman is a documentary photographer based in Mexico City, where he has lived and worked for nearly a decade. With a focus on humanitarian, social, and cultural themes, Zimmerman’s photography aims to promote human connection and empathy while shedding light on injustices and diverse ways of life.

Zimmerman studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, as well as various other art schools and universities, enriching his artistic vision and technical skills. His work has taken him across the globe, capturing powerful narratives from within Central American migrant caravans to the Maya communities in Guatemala to the slums of India. Each project reflects his commitment to highlighting the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity.

Currently, Cory is completing a new photo book dedicated to his work with the Maya, alongside efforts to curate an exhibition and secure gallery representation in Latin America. He believes that the grain of a photograph parallels the grit that settles in the cracks of society, embodying the grime of life that binds us all together as one species.

“Compassion is my religion,” Zimmerman asserts. He emphasizes that while empathy is the foundation of civilization, conscious awareness—the ability to see clearly—truly births the realization that when one man suffers, we all suffer. For Zimmerman, the camera is an unparalleled tool for building a just world and a lethal weapon against injustice.

Through his lens, Cory Zimmerman continues to inspire a deeper understanding of our shared humanity, urging viewers to engage with the stories that connect us all.