LAFF 2026 Ed Alvarez Memorial

Join us for an evening of remembrance as we celebrate the life and photography of Ed Alvarez (1967–2026), a beloved documentarian of the South Bronx whose work preserved the stories, resilience, and humanity of his community.

A first-generation Nuyorican photographer born and raised in the South Bronx, Alvarez began photographing in 2013, inspired by the neighborhood's rich cultural life and community traditions. His images document everyday moments, local celebrations, and the people who shaped the borough, creating an enduring visual record of a community he deeply loved. Through his photography, Alvarez honored the beauty, strength, and spirit of the South Bronx while ensuring its stories would not be forgotten.

A longtime friend, volunteer, and supporter of the Bronx Documentary Center, Alvarez was a member of the Bronx Photo League and a contributor to the Jerome Avenue Workers Project photobook and exhibition. Through these projects and countless hours spent documenting neighborhood life, he helped create a lasting visual record of the South Bronx and its people.

Friends, family, colleagues, and community members are invited to gather in his memory and celebrate his lasting legacy.

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Acompáñenos en una velada de homenaje y recuerdo para celebrar la vida y la fotografía de Ed Alvarez (1967–2026), un querido documentalista del South Bronx cuya obra preservó las historias, la resiliencia y la humanidad de su comunidad.

Fotógrafo nuyorriqueño de primera generación, nacido y criado en el South Bronx, Alvarez comenzó a fotografiar en 2013, inspirado por la riqueza cultural del barrio y sus tradiciones comunitarias. Sus imágenes documentan momentos cotidianos, celebraciones locales y a las personas que dieron forma al distrito, creando un valioso registro visual de una comunidad a la que amó profundamente. A través de su fotografía, Alvarez rindió homenaje a la belleza, la fortaleza y el espíritu del South Bronx, asegurando que sus historias no fueran olvidadas.

Amigo, voluntario y colaborador de larga trayectoria del Bronx Documentary Center, Alvarez fue miembro de la Bronx Photo League y colaboró en el fotolibro y la exposición Jerome Avenue Workers Project. A través de estos proyectos y de incontables horas dedicadas a documentar la vida del vecindario, contribuyó a crear un legado visual duradero del South Bronx y de su gente.

Invitamos a familiares, amistades, colegas y miembros de la comunidad a reunirse para honrar su memoria y celebrar el legado que deja.

Image: © Ed Alvarez