
Austin Alvarado
Camera
Biography
Austin is a dirty desert dirtbag turned river rat turned wildlife cinematographer, residing in Far West Texas. Austin's passion for outdoor recreation and conservation drives him to try to constantly be pushing his creative take on storytelling. He is equally proud of being Texan, Guatemalan and Far West Texan.
Known For

Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy Antarctica. The show's primary focus is on animals and ecosystems around the world. A comic book based on the show, meant to be used an as educational tool for kids, was briefly distributed to museums and schools at no cost in the mid-2000s.
Nature

Five friends embark on a 1,200 mile journey along the US-Mexico border from El Paso to the Gulf of Mexico to learn first hand what effect a border wall will have on the natural landscape and the wild animals roaming the land.
The River and the Wall

Directed by award winning filmmaker Ben Masters, Deep in the Heart is a visually stunning celebration of Texas’ diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife found nowhere else. Told through the eyes of wildlife species ranging from the mysterious blind catfish to the elusive mountain lion, the film follows our ever-changing relationship with the natural world and how we affect it. Narrated by beloved Texan, Matthew McConaughey, the film aims to safeguard our remaining wild places and to recognize the importance of Texas’ conservation on a continental scale.
Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story

The American Southwest is a feature length blue chip natural history film narrated by indigenous environmentalist Quannah Chasinghorse. The movie journeys down the mighty Colorado River, examining the astonishing beauty and biodiversity of the region, while confronting the environmental destruction from dams and the perilous fate of the river. The story is told through never-before-seen wildlife sequences such as beavers building wetlands, condors recovering from the brink, and the potential return of Jaguars to American soil. The film beautifully advocates for better management of the river and increased wildlife conservation efforts in the iconic landscapes of The American Southwest.
The American Southwest

Borderlands Jaguar is a thrilling documentary following photographers Austin Alvarado and Ben Masters on a quest to document the elusive species and show the importance of conserving wildlife corridors along the US-Mexico border.
Borderlands Jaguar

On July 4th, 2025, catastrophic flash flooding swept through the Texas Hill Country. The river rose more than 37 feet in a matter of hours, and entire communities along its banks were forever changed. In the days that followed, an extraordinary response unfolded. Search and rescue teams, volunteers, and organizations from across the state and the nation converged on the Guadalupe. As the land and river begin to recover, so too do the people who call it home.