Thomas McCartney Photography

Jan 29

I walked past the edge of the resort zone in Cabo San Lucas and into the town itself. Not with a route in mind, but slowly—meeting people as they worked, waited, and lived their daily lives. These portraits came from brief moments of trust: a pause, a conversation, a handshake, sometimes a hug. Thi...Read more

I walked past the edge of the resort zone in Cabo San Lucas and into the town itself. Not with a route in mind, but slowly—meeting people as they worked, waited, and lived their daily lives. These portraits came from brief moments of trust: a pause, a conversation, a handshake, sometimes a hug. This is a Mexico rarely seen from the resort side of the wall. 📷 Portraits from Cabo San Lucas

Jan 26

I was on scene shortly after a woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7. This post documents what I witnessed in the immediate aftermath, including the federal withdrawal, tear gas deployment against bystanders, and local officials urging residents to remain as witnesses. ...Read more

I was on scene shortly after a woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 7. This post documents what I witnessed in the immediate aftermath, including the federal withdrawal, tear gas deployment against bystanders, and local officials urging residents to remain as witnesses. This is a firsthand visual record of events as they unfolded on the ground. https://buff.ly/XNNNRhx . . . . . . #Minneapolis #Minnesota #BreakingNews #Eyewitness #Photojournalism #DocumentaryPhotography #VisualJournalism #Immigration #ICE #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #CivilRights #TwinCities #MPLS

Jan 26

Moments from the ICE Out of MN march as it moved along East Lake Street in Minneapolis. In freezing temperatures, thousands filled the street with signs, chants, and movement--neighbors, families, and organizers coming together in a rare, charged moment of public life. I’m sharing just a handful o...Read more

Moments from the ICE Out of MN march as it moved along East Lake Street in Minneapolis. In freezing temperatures, thousands filled the street with signs, chants, and movement--neighbors, families, and organizers coming together in a rare, charged moment of public life. I’m sharing just a handful of images here; the full photo essay and context from the day are on the blog. → https://buff.ly/qyRoYQV 📍 Minneapolis, MN | December 20, 2025

Jan 26

On Friday morning at 10 a.m., Minneapolis paused. I returned to the site of the ICE shooting for the moment of silence called for by Governor Walz and documented what unfolded--grief, quiet reflection, tension, and eventual calm. This is a firsthand account from the scene. Link below for full stor...Read more

On Friday morning at 10 a.m., Minneapolis paused. I returned to the site of the ICE shooting for the moment of silence called for by Governor Walz and documented what unfolded--grief, quiet reflection, tension, and eventual calm. This is a firsthand account from the scene. Link below for full story and all images... https://buff.ly/v2xdLhn . . . . . #Minneapolis #MPLS #Photojournalism #DocumentaryPhotography #MomentOfSilence #Witness #Leica

Jan 26

After the third shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis in recent weeks, two of them fatal, people gathered again this morning. Grief, anger, resolve, and disagreement all shared the same space. These images document not just protest, but the tension between witnessing and action, and the ...Read more

After the third shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis in recent weeks, two of them fatal, people gathered again this morning. Grief, anger, resolve, and disagreement all shared the same space. These images document not just protest, but the tension between witnessing and action, and the question of what comes next. I’m posting one image here. The full story, with context and many more photographs from today at the site, is at the link below. 👉 https://buff.ly/xOIdM4H #Minneapolis #Photojournalism #Witness #Accountability