Andrea Salerno Jácome, photographer

With a solid background in photography and social sciences, Andrea stands out as a photography and visual culture professional, with a special focus on food heritage issues.

With roots in Venezuela, Colombia, and Italy, her analog and digital work developed in Spain and the United Arab Emirates has also been enriched by formative periods in Argentina, Brazil, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay.

Throughout her career, she has worked as a freelance photographer, studio manager, and speaker on several continents. She has also spoken internationally on topics such as food culture and immigration in Latin America and the Middle East.

In addition, her academic experience includes teaching at renowned photography and audiovisual schools in Argentina and Uruguay, several programs of the Municipality of Rosario, Argentina, and Gulf Photo Plus, Dubai. She has also been a cultural manager at the Colombian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and has participated as a jury in important photography and film competitions, such as Food Focus Dubai and the Latin American Film Festival, in Rosario, Argentina.

Her exhibitions include participation in the Lumínic Festival in Barcelona, her solo show “The Path of the Heart (Landscapes of a food culture)” at the Cultural Center Cine Lumière in Rosario, Argentina; the exhibition of her artist book “Rip Current” at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai and her project “Migratory Birds”, exhibited at Sumac Space, Dubai. In addition, she has collaborated with The Wall Street Journal, the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, The Guardian UK, and other international platforms, and has been shortlisted by Canon Middle East in their “Women Who Empower” program.

She is a full member of Diversify Photo (New York, USA) and a mentor in the BIPOC Photo Mentorship Program (Oakville, Canada).

Since July 2024, Andrea has been based between Dubai, UAE and Reus, Catalonia, Spain, and is available for projects around the world, mainly in Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East.

Some of the people and companies I have collaborated with:

Middle East

Ashri Skincare, Dubai; Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia; The Wall Street Journal; Project Management Institute (PMI) Future 50, EEUU; META (Meta Platforms Inc.); McDonald’s FIFA WC 2022 GCC campaign; Writer Nathalie Handal; Hodinkee Magazine (NY, EEUU); Cave Tapas, Abu Dhabi; Ana Escobar Jewelry, Dubai; Artist Natalya Konforti, Dubai; Swiss Arabian; Weekend / The Guardian (UK); Artist Solimar Miller, Dubai; Mini Cooper Middle East; Le Pain Francaise, Dubai; Afradisia Perfumery (USA); Beverly Cakes, Abu Dhabi; Lazim by Meru, Pakistan; Studio Meru, Abu Dhabi; Burberry, London; Moulinex, Saudi Arabia; Hadara Magazine, Sharjah; Vegan Sinz, Abu Dhabi; The Storage Keys, Dubai; The Alchemy of Dying, Dubai; Frying Pan Adventures Tour, Dubai; Yalla Manoushe, Dubai; Fitness Feedz, Dubai; Dalona Cafe, Dubai; Mazah Restaurant, Dubai; Al Orsa, Les Gastronomes, 800 Meat, Famous Dave’s BBQ, Seven Asia, Kaak Kaaak, Healthiciuos, Go Thai; Socialicious, Lokme Gibran; Munch: On; Al Falak.

Latin America

Samsung, Uruguay; Paladini - Paladar Picadas, Paladini (Copa América 2019 Campaign), Trapiche Wines/ Grupo Peñaflor, Frozen Bag, La Montevideana Ice Cream (Social Media Campaign), VHG Magazine, Productos Mérida, La Capital Newspaper, Página 12 Newspaper, Alicante Spices, Crowie, Congelados del Sur (Frozen Food), Frizata, Cerámica Roca, Amber Bar - Hotel Puerto Norte, Bunge Argentina, Kretz, Municipalidad de Rosario, Gula - City Center Rosario, El Batidor Tiene La Culpa, Marbet - Helados Gourmet, Espacio Canaima, Industrial Cervecería, Panadería Pan & Cake, La Siciliana - Delicias Criollas- Buenos Aires, Crocanchurros - Buenos Aires, Chef María Cecilia Gaspar, Vinagre Premium Miel de Vida, Pizzería La Gran Argentina, Gelatería Renato, Varón Wine Bar, Nuria Confiterías, Los Jardines, Marvel Food VGG, Bartender Pablo Pastinante, Semana de la Cocina Italiana, Rosario (2018), Arbanit Fellow, City Rock / City Center Rosario, Loins & Lomos, El Gran Chopp, Aurora Carne De Culto, Cecilia Castagno, De La Cruz Gastronomía, Actitud Blakö - Indumentaria Gastronómica, Viandas de Aldea - Mecha Cura, Fresca & Rica - Ensaladas, Muuuy Rico, Distribuidora Vinum, Pastas Mulini, Melt Eventos, Cooperativa Los Molinos, Bior - Alfa Snack, La Orden - Pizzas y Empanadas, Garguis Tiki Bar, Frigorífico San Román, Conitos y Bocaditos Dama/Fantasio, Don Indumentaria de Gastronomía, Gran Gala Rosario, Alfajores Monumento, Cookery Rosario, Pastificio Fábrica Artesanal de Pastas, Pizzone, Sushi Home, Station Bar, Änik - Diseños que Contienen, Patagonia Grill, Brutal Burguer, Billy Lomito, Wilfredo’s Resto Bar, AEHGAR (Asociación Empresaria Hotelero Gastronómica y Afines Rosario), Frog BB, Bom Tequenho, Los Hermanos Arana, Heladerías Bajo Cero, Paisajista Cecilia Baldovino, Cinnamon Natural Bakery, Juana Torres, Escuela AEHGAR.

andrea@andreasalernojacome.com / Phone & WhatsApp: +971529299737 / +34666778781 / Dubai & Reus