Flying Over the Line

In Tomas Van Houtryve’s latest project, featured today on TIME, he uses his drone to capture life along the U.S. – Mexico border, the world’s busiest international crossing.

Tomas says, “Historically, photography was about portraiture, fine art, journalism or just recording memories of family and friends. On the border, however, cameras are used for targeting and apprehension. The photographic medium has been weaponized…”

View the project