July 23, 1984. Peruvian Photojournalist

cerdan23h@gmail.com

Academic Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Hospitality from Enrique Guzmán y Valle National University (“La Cantuta”).
• Graduate of the Photography Program at IPAD Institute of Art and Design.
• Completed Master’s studies in Communication and Marketing at Jaime Bausate y Meza University.
• Diploma in Communication.
• Diploma in Marketing.
• Certified RPAS Drone Operator.

Professional Experience

• Photographer for ANAEI Magazine – National Association of Performing Artists (2011).
• Photojournalist at El Nacional Newspaper (2012).
• Photojournalist at Diario 16 (2013–2014).
• Photojournalist and Photo Editor at Exitosa Diario (2014–2016).
• Photojournalist and Photo Editor at La República Newspaper (2016–2021).
• Photojournalist at Grupo El Comercio (2021–2024).
• Lead Photographer at Pontifical Catholic University of Peru – Communications Department (2024–present).
• Freelance Photojournalist contributor for Agencia Anadolu, Agence France-Presse (AFP), and Bloomberg (2024–present).

Awards & Recognition

• 2018 – Second Place: Environmental Photography Contest “Let’s Save Chaparrí.”
• 2019 – Finalist: Documentary Photography Contest “Los Trabajos y los Días” – Colombia. Topic: Coca Leaf.
• 2019 – Finalist: Documentary Photography Contest “Espacio-Tiempo” – Trujillo. Topic: The Exaltation of Señor de Qoyllur Rit’i.
• 2019 – Finalist: IPYS National Journalism Awards – Peru. Topic: Protests in Chile.
• 2021 – Finalist: IPYS National Journalism Awards – Peru. Topic: Agricultural Strike in Ica.
• 2022 – Inter American Press Association (IAPA): Honorable Mention for Journalistic Excellence in the Online News Coverage category. Topic: 20th Anniversary Special of the Mesa Redonda Fire – Lima.
• 2024 – Finalist: Documentary Photography Contest “Los Trabajos y los Días” – Colombia. Migrant Workers Category. Title: “Moises Azocar, The Inca Atahualpa.”