Hi, I'm Diego Medel.

Photos taken while on assignment for The University Star, Texas State’s student newspaper. These images document student life, local issues, and moments I had the privilege to witness through a journalist’s lens.

A collection of candid moments from the street — spontaneous, unscripted, and grounded in everyday life. These are the kinds of scenes you don’t plan for, you just happen to be there when they unfold.

A mix of live shots from shows across Central Texas — loud, fast, and full of energy. This is where music and motion collide, and where I try to freeze just one beat of it.

A portrait series focusing on the people behind Austin’s halal carts and taco trucks — mostly along Sixth Street. These aren’t just food spots, they’re stories on wheels.

Coverage from protests on issues like immigration, disability rights, and human rights. I approached these events not just to document, but to better understand the people and passions behind the signs.

Published pieces for The University Star, where I’ve explored everything from community events to pending legislation. This is where images and words meet — stories I lived, reported, and told. Click on the image to read the full story.