Marcelo Troche

Born in Montevideo (Uruguay) in 1971, Marcelo lived in Madrid and Grenoble before his family settled in Montreal (Canada). He now divides his time between Montreal and Mérida, in the Yucatán region of Mexico, where he has his own photography sanctuary.

After earning his degree in photography from Cégep du Vieux Montréal, he was recruited by one of the leading black-and-white photography labs, where he developed a strong interest in black-and-white photography and darkroom techniques. His creativity and talent led him to explore advertising and editorial photography, transitioning from film to digital without losing his passion for darkroom work and black-and-white imagery.

In 2015, Marcelo went to New York to study tintype photography and began mastering the technique while continuing his advertising career.

Two years later, in 2017, Marcelo was suddenly struck by cerebral vasculitis. After a long hospital stay, multiple treatment attempts, and a lengthy recovery, he had to come to terms with the end of his professional career. However, this prompted him to dedicate himself to what he truly loves in photography: tintype. He found in this technique a way to celebrate the beauty of what might initially appear off-putting.