Jennifer Posner has been drawn to photography for more than forty years, guided by a lifelong curiosity about how we see and experience the world.
A native of Louisiana, Jennifer developed an early sensitivity to perspective, light, and the unexpected beauty of everyday surroundings. Her photographic journey began in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where she attended a summer program in Spanish and art at the renowned Instituto Allende. Immersed in a culture and landscape different from her own, she began to see with fresh eyes, discovering the expressive possibilities of architecture, light, and composition. Working with her trusted Canon AE-1 and developing images in a small black-and-white darkroom, she experienced a creative awakening that would shape her enduring relationship with photography.
Early in her photography journey, Henri Cartier-Bresson taught her to look for the “decisive moment,” while Ansel Adams inspired her appreciation for the beauty and power of landscapes. She is also influenced by social documentary photographers like Dorothea Lange and Diane Arbus, as well as Mexican photographers Graciela Iturbide and Manuel Álvarez Bravo. Their ability to capture the character, emotion, and poetry of everyday life continues to inspire her.
After a successful career in product management, Jennifer returned to San Miguel de Allende to pursue a more creative life. She renewed her commitment to photography through workshops and continues to study with accomplished photographers, including programs at Santa Fe Photographic Workshops and Seek Workshops. Her photos have been exhibited in exhibitions in San Miguel de Allende and Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Beyond photography, Jennifer has remained deeply engaged in the cultural life of her community. She co-founded and co-directed Reel Docs, a film series that brought documentary films and filmmakers to San Miguel de Allende. She also served as an Executive Board member of the Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, a cultural institution dedicated to enriching the community through art, culture, and education.
Today, Jennifer’s photography continues to reflect her enduring fascination with place, perspective, light, and the ways in which an attentive eye can transform the familiar into something newly seen.
EXHIBITIONS
"Unspoken Stories" - Art Loft, San Miguel de Allende, MX
"Celebrating 35 Years of Photography: Student Showcase" - Santa Fe Workshops, Santa Fe, NM
"Redescubriendo el Edén" - Intersección arte contemporáneo, San Miguel de Allende, MX
"Cuba: Dos Visiones" - Estudio Red Dog | Perro Rojo Studio, San Miguel de Allende, MX
"300 Years of European Landscapes" - Casa Europa, San Miguel de Allende, MX
"Convergence" - Red Dog Studio | Estudio Perro Rojo, San Miguel de Allende, MX
“Photography in the Street” - Art Print, San Miguel de Allende, MX
PRINTS
Images on this website are available for purchase. Please contact Jennifer for pricing and sizes.
Visit her Instagram page to see other images available.
"Unspoken Stories" - Art Loft, San Miguel de Allende, MX
"Celebrating 35 Years of Photography: Student Showcase" - Santa Fe Workshops, Santa Fe, NM
"Redescubriendo el Edén" - Intersección arte contemporáneo, San Miguel de Allende, MX
"Cuba: Dos Visiones" - Estudio Red Dog | Perro Rojo Studio, San Miguel de Allende, MX
"300 Years of European Landscapes" - Casa Europa, San Miguel de Allende, MX
"Convergence" - Red Dog Studio | Estudio Perro Rojo, San Miguel de Allende, MX
“Photography in the Street” - Art Print, San Miguel de Allende, MX
PRINTS
Images on this website are available for purchase. Please contact Jennifer for pricing and sizes.
Visit her Instagram page to see other images available.
Photo credit: Alicia Wilson Rivero