Octavio Jones is a freelance visual journalist and documentary photographer based in the Tampa Bay area. Recently, he accepted his seventh assignment to work in Haiti, coinciding with the resignation of the Prime Minister, two prison breaks and the takeover of the capital, Port Au Prince, by gangs. Despite the challenges, Jones was able to cover the updates and recount some of the hurdles he faced as a journalist getting in and out of the country. Jones began his travels to Haiti after the earthquake in 2010 and has been covering stories there ever since.

He delves into Haiti’s history and gives context to the images he has captured over the years.

Jones’ work has been published by multiple local and national outlets.