Osvaldo Ponton is a renowned photographer from Mexico City, Mexico. He is best known for his stunning black and white photographs of the city's streets and its people.
Ponton was born in Mexico City in 1965. He began taking photographs at an early age, and by the time he was a teenager, he had already developed a passion for photography. After graduating from high school, he attended the National Autonomous University of Mexico where he studied photography and graphic design.
In the early 1990s, Ponton began to focus on street photography. He traveled around Mexico City capturing images of everyday life in the city's streets and alleyways. His work has been featured in numerous publications including National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, and Time Magazine.
In addition to his street photography, Ponton has also worked as a commercial photographer for various companies including Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. He has also done work for advertising campaigns for several major brands such as Nike and Adidas.
Ponton's work has been exhibited in galleries around the world including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. His photographs have also been featured in several books including Street Photography: A Guide to Capturing Life on the Streets (2014) and Street Photography Now (2015).
Ponton continues to live and work in Mexico City where he continues to capture stunning images of everyday life on its streets.