W O R K S H O P S

Although my street photography courses are thought for people with a knowledge of the camera and an understanding of exposure triangle, I also teach those who start with photography, in the idea that there is not only one way to take pictures and you can take good photos even using the most automatic settings. The important thing is always and only the result and my teaching is less orthodox, without universal rules and I am a patient and understanding teacher. You may be new to the genre of street photograohy or you may be an experienced street photographer: my workshops are highly customized by creating a student profile.

Walking is part of a street photographer's business. To walk is very necessary. On a full-day workshop, we usually walk around 10 km. Having said that, I know how to adjust to the student. I've had people in my 80s and I clearly don't expect the same kind of commitment.

Anything from a good basic digital compact camera to a professional DSLR will be fine, even a smartphone is OK with me. I have also students using a film camera. Usually I recommend to avoid to bring a lot of gear: one camera, one lens is still the best option for me. My recommendation about the lens is anything between 24mm and 50mm FF equivalent. And yes, better the prime lens than zoom lenses.

Just bring your cameraset-up, spare batteries, spare memory cardsand last but not least comfortable shoes.

Mexico City is very quiet in this respect. Although it can also rain very heavily at certain times of the year, in any case it is not like other cities and it never rains all day. With that said, if it rains, it will be my guarantee to find places where we will allow the show to continue.

After the payment I will send you all the instructions about our meeting point. this will change based on where you will be based in the city but mostly based on the type of workshop I have designed for you, according to your student profile.

You can bring a friend to my street photography experience workshops just in case the person is accompanies us and cannot be considered a photographer or person interested in photography.

If your friend is another photographer is permitted for an additional 100 US$.

In that case it would be a masterclass and the cost increases significantly. It must also be discussed together and my role would not be limited to that of a guide because I teach and I don't do the accompaniment. In the past they asked me to take them to Tepito or build wokshops even in more dangerous areas. Personal safety comes first.

Mexico City is no more dangerous than other megacities. I've lived here for well over a decade and nothing really dangerous has ever happened to me. As a photo coach my main interest is that my students are not exposed to any unpleasant events and therefore I try to avoid going to places that could endanger their safety. Those who come with me must feel at ease throughout the experience.

Once registered I will send a questionnaire that creates the student profile and this includes the request for information on eating preferences. The experience must be comfortable in all aspects for the student.