He graduated with a BFA in Photography from the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design. His work uses portraits, documents, and the narrative discourse of photography to tell stories in documentary and contemporary forms. He examines the social and political landscape affecting the identities within urban communities surrounding him. In 2013, he recieved the Jean Andrews Scholarship during UNT CVAD Scholarship & Awards Celebration. Raul is also a curator and publisher of zines, working with artists and photographers that document similar realms of the social landscape. Follow his project Deep Red Press to see more.