I am a French-Venezuelan shooting researcher, photographer and camera assistant, currently working for the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, UK. I worked on the Andes and Caribbean episode of The Americas (NBC): a 10-part documentary series showcasing the spectacular natural world of the American continents, narrated by Tom Hanks. Currently working on an NDA project from National Geographic.
I am passionate about the natural world, storytelling and science & conservation communication. I come from a multicultural family of artists and have a diverse academic background, having studied social sciences and politics at La Sorbonne, as well as Marine & Natural History Photography at Falmouth University - a BA that sits at the crossroad of photography, filmmaking and zoology.
My pro-active and hardworking personality, coupled with my linguistic skills, have led me to work with renowned institutions like the Galapagos National Park, the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the BBC Natural History Unit.
Please feel free to contact me through this form or directly email me at: irene.mendezcruz@gmail.com