The Other Side of San Diego - Paperback

by Miguel Chromatic Valencia (Author)

The Other Side of San Diego is a documentary-style photo collection depicting the gang lifestyle and drug scenes in San Diego County, California. The other side of San Diego is often overlooked. The photographer, Miguel "Chromatic" Valencia, documents the landscape of the South East, North County, and South Bay neighborhoods where he grew up to represent the authentic and often unseen side of his community. This photo memoir includes interviews with members from those communities about the gang, drug, and prison experiences that define the narrative of their neighborhoods.

Author Biography

Miguel "Chromatic" Valencia documentary photographer born and raised in South Bay, San Diego County California. He is dedicated to the authenticity in displaying the over looked communities and avoided scenes such as drug use and the gang related lifestyle from his hometown.