Penny de los Santos

Penny De Los Santos is a visual storyteller, photographer, and director who has traveled the world documenting people, food, and culture for publications including National Geographic, Bon Appétit, Saveur, and Eating Well. From the historical all-male dining clubs of the Basque Country to third-culture life on the Mexican-American borderlands, these experiences are at the heart of Penny's work — shaping the subjects they choose and the way they make photographs. Her distinctive perspective and creative style have attracted commissions from Starbucks, Walmart, Target, and Martini & Rossi. She has also received numerous grants and fellowships, including the National Geographic Photography Grant, the Eastman Kodak Photography Grant, the Canon USA Photography Grant, and the Parsons School of Design Marty Forsher Fellowship. Penny is based in New York City.