I’m a documentary cinematographer and photographer based in Los Angeles, working at the intersection of cinematic storytelling and impact-driven media. My practice is rooted in photography, where I first developed my eye for light, composition, and human connection, and has evolved into a documentary approach that seamlessly moves between still and moving images.

As Director and Cinematographer of the feature documentary Trillion Cut: Diamonds of Resilience, I shaped the film’s visual language through an intimate, observational lens, centering resilience and lived experience. Whether working in long-form documentary or short-form visual pieces, I’m drawn to character-driven storytelling that feels grounded, immersive, and emotionally honest.

My background in photography deeply informs my cinematography. I spent years documenting Los Angeles’ queer nightlife scene and community spaces, experiences that sharpened both my technical craft and my instinct for capturing fleeting, powerful moments. That photographic foundation continues to shape my cinematography, grounding it in presence and authenticity.

In addition to feature filmmaking, I produce multimedia for nonprofit organizations and social impact campaigns, creating photography, documentary shorts, and digital content that amplify immigrant and LGBTQ+ voices. I approach each project holistically, ensuring that still images, video, and campaign strategy work together cohesively to tell stories that resonate deeply and mobilize audiences.

My experience in the camera department across narrative and television productions including Undocumented Tales – Season 3, indie features like The Laundress, short films such as The Island, and an internship with the camera crew on The Mandalorian – Season 3, strengthened both my technical precision and collaborative approach on set.

Whether behind a cinema camera or photographing grassroots moments on the ground, my work is grounded in documentary integrity, creating images and multimedia narratives that move audiences and support meaningful change.

Open for assignments in Southern California. Open for travel.

Contact: p.jarariveros@gmail.com / ‪(213) 282-2214‬ / Fluent in Spanish and English.

Selected clients: Welcome to the Jungle, OUTFEST, St. John’s Community Health, The TransLatin@ Coalition, FLUX AHF, UCLA Labor Center, California Immigrant Policy Center, LA Garment Worker Center, Immigrants Rising, United Latinx Fund, and the Center for Cultural Power.