Elias Carmona is one of the most active photographers in Chicago's Latin community. He has carved a niche in the city's cultural and artistic circles. Carmona's work has been exhibited at The Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture, The Africaribe Cultural Center, Galería Las Américas, The Chicago Children's Museum and countless publications and national art festivals. Elías became well-known in Puerto Rico for his famous picture of "Los Hijos de Borinquen", a tribute to the classic site in Old San Juan made famous by the young independentista movement of the 1970's and 80's. Carmona has been documenting for over 25 years.