@drodriguezmunoz.bsky.social
Photojournalist at the Detroit Free Press.
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As insurance premiums surge nationwide and millions brace for potential subsidy changes, some Michiganders are confronting an even harsher reality, losing their coverage altogether — photos for @freep.com.
As insurance premiums surge nationwide and millions brace for potential subsidy changes, some Michiganders are confronting an even harsher reality, losing their coverage altogether — photos for @freep.com.
November 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
As insurance premiums surge nationwide and millions brace for potential subsidy changes, some Michiganders are confronting an even harsher reality, losing their coverage altogether — photos for @freep.com.
After 324 years and 75 mayors, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield made history this week, becoming the first woman ever elected mayor in the city — photos for @freep.com.
November 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
After 324 years and 75 mayors, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield made history this week, becoming the first woman ever elected mayor in the city — photos for @freep.com.
2025 Election Day in Dearborn, MI, from the driver’s seat for @freep.com.
November 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM
2025 Election Day in Dearborn, MI, from the driver’s seat for @freep.com.
Child care providers across Michigan are struggling to meet the needs of children with special needs, and many say they’re doing it without enough state funding, training, or support.
November 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Child care providers across Michigan are struggling to meet the needs of children with special needs, and many say they’re doing it without enough state funding, training, or support.
Nothing like a bit of Michigan high school football to shake off the vacation rust. Under the bright lights of Ford Field, Detroit King came up short against Detroit Catholic Central, falling 26-14 in the 2025 Prep Bowl.
October 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Nothing like a bit of Michigan high school football to shake off the vacation rust. Under the bright lights of Ford Field, Detroit King came up short against Detroit Catholic Central, falling 26-14 in the 2025 Prep Bowl.
Grateful to the farmworkers who trusted me and allowed me to create all the moments in this story. I’m also thankful to the Migrant Legal Aid team for welcoming me into their work and outreach, showing the depth of their commitment in the camps.
September 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Grateful to the farmworkers who trusted me and allowed me to create all the moments in this story. I’m also thankful to the Migrant Legal Aid team for welcoming me into their work and outreach, showing the depth of their commitment in the camps.
Un bufete de abogados en el oeste de Michigan viaja semanalmente para defender los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas mientras aumentan las tensiones migratorias en todo el país — la historia fue escrita y fotografiada por David Rodríguez Muñoz para el @freep.com.
September 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Un bufete de abogados en el oeste de Michigan viaja semanalmente para defender los derechos de los trabajadores agrícolas mientras aumentan las tensiones migratorias en todo el país — la historia fue escrita y fotografiada por David Rodríguez Muñoz para el @freep.com.
A law firm in West Michigan travels weekly to defend farmworkers’ rights as immigration tensions rise across the country — story written and photographed by David Rodríguez Muñoz for @freep.com.
September 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
A law firm in West Michigan travels weekly to defend farmworkers’ rights as immigration tensions rise across the country — story written and photographed by David Rodríguez Muñoz for @freep.com.
Sometimes heroes inspire us for a lifetime. For Jay Towers, anchor for Fox 2 and host of “Jay Towers in the Morning,” that hero has always been Superman, and he’s built his Oakland County home office into a tribute to the Man of Steel — photos for @freep.com.
August 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Sometimes heroes inspire us for a lifetime. For Jay Towers, anchor for Fox 2 and host of “Jay Towers in the Morning,” that hero has always been Superman, and he’s built his Oakland County home office into a tribute to the Man of Steel — photos for @freep.com.
In Midtown Detroit, there’s a giant dome that looks like a cloud from the outside. Inside, kids zip around on bikes, learning to balance, brake, and race on steep 50-degree walls that mirror Olympic tracks — photos for @freep.com.
August 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
In Midtown Detroit, there’s a giant dome that looks like a cloud from the outside. Inside, kids zip around on bikes, learning to balance, brake, and race on steep 50-degree walls that mirror Olympic tracks — photos for @freep.com.
Eighteen-year-old Kumayl Raza’s senior year was derailed after a classmate accused him of sending threatening and sexual messages. He was arrested and charged, and screen grabs were used as evidence.
August 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Eighteen-year-old Kumayl Raza’s senior year was derailed after a classmate accused him of sending threatening and sexual messages. He was arrested and charged, and screen grabs were used as evidence.
At just 16 years old, Nily Samara, a student at International Academy Okma and a Rochester resident, is making a global impact through Ballet Bridges, a nonprofit she founded to share her love of dance.
July 18, 2025 at 11:56 PM
At just 16 years old, Nily Samara, a student at International Academy Okma and a Rochester resident, is making a global impact through Ballet Bridges, a nonprofit she founded to share her love of dance.
As families across the country continue to face separation and protests against ICE continue to unfold, educators in Michigan are working to create spaces where students can feel safe and supported. In southwest Detroit, Maria Pia Bucco has done just that, building a sanctuary through music.
June 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
As families across the country continue to face separation and protests against ICE continue to unfold, educators in Michigan are working to create spaces where students can feel safe and supported. In southwest Detroit, Maria Pia Bucco has done just that, building a sanctuary through music.
I can’t remember the last time I asked a celebrity for a photo. But meeting an actor who had such a big impact on my childhood, I couldn’t pass up the chance. Today, I had the pleasure of photographing one of my favorite actors, Bryan Cranston, during an assignment for @freep.com.
June 18, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I can’t remember the last time I asked a celebrity for a photo. But meeting an actor who had such a big impact on my childhood, I couldn’t pass up the chance. Today, I had the pleasure of photographing one of my favorite actors, Bryan Cranston, during an assignment for @freep.com.
I can’t remember the last time I asked a celebrity for a photo. But meeting an actor who had such a big impact on my childhood, I couldn’t pass up the chance. Today, I had the pleasure of photographing one of my favorite actors, Bryan Cranston, during an assignment for @freep.com.
June 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I can’t remember the last time I asked a celebrity for a photo. But meeting an actor who had such a big impact on my childhood, I couldn’t pass up the chance. Today, I had the pleasure of photographing one of my favorite actors, Bryan Cranston, during an assignment for @freep.com.
The Chicago Cubs (40-24) came out swinging and took down the Detroit Tigers (42-24) with five homers in a 6-1 win at Comerica Park in Detroit.
June 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Chicago Cubs (40-24) came out swinging and took down the Detroit Tigers (42-24) with five homers in a 6-1 win at Comerica Park in Detroit.
The roar of engines echoed through the streets of downtown Detroit at the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, as the Motor City transformed into a stage for precision and high energy. In a dynamic display of speed during the Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic.
June 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The roar of engines echoed through the streets of downtown Detroit at the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, as the Motor City transformed into a stage for precision and high energy. In a dynamic display of speed during the Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic.
Tucked behind the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Todd Storrs, 61, keeps history running. As a Ford Model T mechanic, he’s part of a small team responsible for maintaining a fleet of antique vehicles, including 13 Model T’s from 1914 to 1927.
May 30, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Tucked behind the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Todd Storrs, 61, keeps history running. As a Ford Model T mechanic, he’s part of a small team responsible for maintaining a fleet of antique vehicles, including 13 Model T’s from 1914 to 1927.
Colombian superstar Shakira dazzles thousands of fans during her performance at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Story by Brian McCollum and photos by David Rodríguez Muñoz for the @freep.com.
Story by Brian McCollum and photos by David Rodríguez Muñoz for the @freep.com.
May 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Colombian superstar Shakira dazzles thousands of fans during her performance at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Story by Brian McCollum and photos by David Rodríguez Muñoz for the @freep.com.
Story by Brian McCollum and photos by David Rodríguez Muñoz for the @freep.com.
Born in Maravatío del Encinal, Guanajuato, Mexico, Ernesto Nava, 49, is a self-taught baker who has spent most of his adult life in Michigan perfecting the art of traditional pan dulce. What began as a job to support his family has grown into a lifelong passion.
For @freep.com.
For @freep.com.
May 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Born in Maravatío del Encinal, Guanajuato, Mexico, Ernesto Nava, 49, is a self-taught baker who has spent most of his adult life in Michigan perfecting the art of traditional pan dulce. What began as a job to support his family has grown into a lifelong passion.
For @freep.com.
For @freep.com.
Tycoon Music Festival made its Detroit debut at Little Caesars Arena with performances by Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Gucci Mane, Tee Grizzley, and more, playing to a sold-out crowd.
April 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Tycoon Music Festival made its Detroit debut at Little Caesars Arena with performances by Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Gucci Mane, Tee Grizzley, and more, playing to a sold-out crowd.
Somehow, Here
To say that I’m lucky would be an understatement. An early childhood in Aguascalientes, México, made of freedom, trouble, and the kind of stories that never make it onto paper.
Against all odds, I found my way here. A city built on resilience. A dream I once thought was out of reach.
To say that I’m lucky would be an understatement. An early childhood in Aguascalientes, México, made of freedom, trouble, and the kind of stories that never make it onto paper.
Against all odds, I found my way here. A city built on resilience. A dream I once thought was out of reach.
April 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Somehow, Here
To say that I’m lucky would be an understatement. An early childhood in Aguascalientes, México, made of freedom, trouble, and the kind of stories that never make it onto paper.
Against all odds, I found my way here. A city built on resilience. A dream I once thought was out of reach.
To say that I’m lucky would be an understatement. An early childhood in Aguascalientes, México, made of freedom, trouble, and the kind of stories that never make it onto paper.
Against all odds, I found my way here. A city built on resilience. A dream I once thought was out of reach.
Thank you again to the National Press Photographers Association for the incredible recognition. It’s a true honor to have the work that went into documenting Amedy’s story awarded first place in the @nppa.org Best of Photojournalism competition, alongside so many impactful pieces.
April 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Thank you again to the National Press Photographers Association for the incredible recognition. It’s a true honor to have the work that went into documenting Amedy’s story awarded first place in the @nppa.org Best of Photojournalism competition, alongside so many impactful pieces.
Another year, another Detroit Tigers Opening Day for the @freep.com. The Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox, 7-4, in their home opener at Comerica Park.
April 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Another year, another Detroit Tigers Opening Day for the @freep.com. The Tigers defeated the Chicago White Sox, 7-4, in their home opener at Comerica Park.
Kathie Sherrill sits inside her home in Troy as she talks about retirement. She’s been retired for nearly a decade and until recently rarely questioned whether her Social Security payments would arrive on time. Photos for the @freep.com.
March 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Kathie Sherrill sits inside her home in Troy as she talks about retirement. She’s been retired for nearly a decade and until recently rarely questioned whether her Social Security payments would arrive on time. Photos for the @freep.com.