Ximena is a Mexican cinematographer and an active member of the Mexican Academy of Film Arts and Sciences (AMACC). She was nominated for the 2025 Ariel Awards in the category of Best Documentary Short Film for her multi-awarded short Pequeños Zorros (Mutsk Wuäjxtë’), and photographed the 16mm short film Azul, Winner of the Ariel Award for Best Fiction Short Film in 2026.

​

She studied cinematography at the Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC) in Mexico City and holds a Master’s Degree in Cinematography from ESCAC, Barcelona. In 2026, she was selected for the international mentorship program of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC Vision Mentorship) with Magdalena Gorka ASC, PSC as mentor. She also participated in Deep Light, a cinematography mentorship program led by Natasha Braier ASC, ADF.

​

She was awarded the FONCA Young Creators Grant in Mexico in the Documentary category, and participated in the international artistic laboratory BASS in Barcelona.

​

She works as a Director of Photography across fiction, documentary, music videos and commercials, shooting digitally and on 16mm & 35mm film.

She also has extensive experience as a camera operator, including work with remote camera systems and handwheels. operating camera for feature films and television series for the biggest platforms; as well as live performances and concerts for international artists including Bad Bunny and Madonna.

Her career began in the camera department, working for companies such as Netflix, Disney, ViX, Paramount and Amazon, among others.