Bernice Beltran: Documentary Photography and Social Storytelling

Bernice Beltran is a Manila-based documentary photographer and writer whose practice centers on visual storytelling and social documentation. Since starting her career in 2019, Bernice Beltran has dedicated her lens to exploring how systemic crises, such as armed conflict and climate change, disproportionately affect marginalized groups. Her educational background in Visual Communication from the University of the Philippines provides a strong foundation for her narrative approach. Her investigative work often highlights the intersections of environmental degradation, Indigenous rights, and gender issues. Bernice Beltran has received prestigious support for her projects, including grants from the National Geographic Society and the Earth Journalism Network. Notable works like Left in Limbo shed light on the intricacies of the adoption and foster care systems in the Philippines, illustrating her commitment to long-form storytelling. Her photography has been featured in major publications such as ABS-CBN News and the South China Morning Post. As a member of the Women Photograph's Mentorship Program, Bernice Beltran continues to advocate for underrepresented voices through powerful, human-centric imagery and written analysis.