Hi, I'm Diego Medel.

a photographer based in Austin and San Marcos, Texas. My work blends candid street photography with personal storytelling, capturing everyday moments with depth and intention. Whether on the street or at events, I focus on visual narratives that feel honest, spontaneous, and human.

Quynh Anh, member of the Austin Based Heavenly Dragon Lion Dance Association, peers out of the lions mouth during a performance at Texas State University for their Asian Culture Showcase, April 17, 2025.
Quynh Anh, member of the Austin Based Heavenly Dragon Lion Dance Association, peers out of the lions mouth during a performance at Texas State University for their Asian Culture Showcase, April 17, 2025.
Texas State students hold up signs on the Raging Stallions protesting the increased immigration enforcement efforts and ICE presence nationwide, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Texas State University.
Texas State students hold up signs on the Raging Stallions protesting the increased immigration enforcement efforts and ICE presence nationwide, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Texas State University.
Jackson Magill, lead singer and guitarist for Nexttojackiekennedy, performs in front of a mosh pit during Alchemy Records’ final show on April 26, 2025, in San Marcos, Texas.
Jackson Magill, lead singer and guitarist for Nexttojackiekennedy, performs in front of a mosh pit during Alchemy Records’ final show on April 26, 2025, in San Marcos, Texas.
 Andrew Tapia and Amelia Hobson embrace one another during a run through of “Karagula” on Thursday, February 21 at the honors college at Texas State University.
Andrew Tapia and Amelia Hobson embrace one another during a run through of “Karagula” on Thursday, February 21 at the honors college at Texas State University.
Protesters shout slogans while holding signs during a demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin calling for the university to become a sanctuary campus on April 9, 2025.
Protesters shout slogans while holding signs during a demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin calling for the university to become a sanctuary campus on April 9, 2025.
Reggae artist Anthony B leaps midair during his performance at the Austin Reggae Festival at Auditorium Shores on April 19, 2025.
Reggae artist Anthony B leaps midair during his performance at the Austin Reggae Festival at Auditorium Shores on April 19, 2025.
A group of friends sit at a table laughing and talking during Grins 50th anniversary celebration at Grins in San Marcos, Texas.
A group of friends sit at a table laughing and talking during Grins 50th anniversary celebration at Grins in San Marcos, Texas.
A women turns to look for her daughter in the crowds during SXSW 2025 weekend in downtown Austin.
A women turns to look for her daughter in the crowds during SXSW 2025 weekend in downtown Austin.
A man stares at a pack of tortillas in the middle of his Saturday night shift at a taco truck located on "Dirty Sixth" the iconic nightlife street in Austin, Texas.
A man stares at a pack of tortillas in the middle of his Saturday night shift at a taco truck located on "Dirty Sixth" the iconic nightlife street in Austin, Texas.
Reggae artist Perfect Giddimani locks eyes with the camera during his performance at the Austin Reggae Festival at Auditorium Shores on April 18, 2025.
Reggae artist Perfect Giddimani locks eyes with the camera during his performance at the Austin Reggae Festival at Auditorium Shores on April 18, 2025.
A singular boat ripples through the deep green waters of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas.
A singular boat ripples through the deep green waters of Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas.
Louisiana based Rapper 3GangSmurf  stares down the camera during his featured artists set at the Underground Voices Live Open Mic at Vaquero Taquero in downtown Austin.
Louisiana based Rapper 3GangSmurf stares down the camera during his featured artists set at the Underground Voices Live Open Mic at Vaquero Taquero in downtown Austin.
Groups of people gather on a platform overlooking Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas during SXSW 2025.
Groups of people gather on a platform overlooking Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas during SXSW 2025.
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