Nathaniel Tetsuro Paolinelli
New Mexico–based photographer working in the American Southwest. Documentary projects centered on community, culture, and place.
New from UNM Press
Seventh and Central: Lowriders
a photographic tribute to Albuquerque’s vibrant lowrider culture
“Paolinelli’s photographs are current, raw, and deeply human, and they honor a subculture that’s unique to our particular place and time. His reverence for his subjects conveys a remarkable trust and openness.”
– Suzanne Sbarge, Founder and Former
Executive Director of 516 Arts
Mexico City
Día de los Muertos
Mexico City during Día de los Muertos is filled with memory, color, and life. This series documents moments I witnessed in the streets and among the crowds, where tradition, ritual, and everyday life come together in powerful ways.
A loose edit of photographs made over the years, from early work to recent pictures. There is no single theme or fixed order, just images I keep coming back to. Some stay for the subject, some for the light, and some simply because they feel right.
For One Reason or Another
NEW MEXICO LOWRIDER CULTURE
Lowrider culture is a living expression of creativity, identity, and community. Through paint, chrome, hydraulics, and cruising, it turns the street into a place of pride and connection.
