Dia de Muertos,
27 October- 2 November 2024

1600 € per person | 7 days | 8 to 12 people

Guest Mentor Vita Flumen | FUJI X Photographer

Ever thought about improving your photography by incorporating compelling stories?

There’s an opportunity in the vibrant heart of Oaxaca, Mexico, that may interest you. During the festive week of Dia de Muertos, you can engage in hands-on learning with daily photo reviews and personalized guidance. Oaxaca is rich in culture and history, adding layers of depth to your photographic journey. From its colorful streets to vibrant markets, the city offers endless inspiration and opportunities to capture stunning images.

In this 7-day workshop, together with 2 local guides and street photographer Vita Flumen and Noel Rojo accompanied by Sté Kyndt you’ll have the chance - to discover your unique style

master visual storytelling
refine your skills through one-on-one shooting sessions
expand your creative possibilities
learn new approches and improve your unique way of shooting.
We will provide constructive feedback to help you craft cohesive visual narratives.

This workshop welcomes everyone—from beginners to seasoned photographers—eager to learn, shoot, and enjoy the experience.

Worshop Highlights

Individual Portfolio or Project Review

A thorough evaluation of your portfolio or project to pinpoint areas for improvement.

Customized Lessons

Tailored discussions based on your interests and identified areas for growth. We’ll work on developing your own identity as a photographer.

Daily Photo Reviews

Direct feedback from three established photographers to enhance your best shots with minor adjustments.

1-1 Shooting sessions

Personalized shooting sessions with one of the three instructors to refine your skills.

We offer you a unique workshop experience led by three talented and renowned photographers.

The group of 8 to 12 participants will be divided into three smaller groups. Each group will change mentors daily, allowing you to experience different approaches to street photography and learn how to approach people and work the scene effectively. This rotation ensures that you will gain diverse perspectives and techniques, enhancing your skills and especially your creative eye.

By the end of the workshop, you will have developed a well-rounded understanding of street photography, ready to apply these insights to your own journey.

Discovering Your Personal Style

Explore various influences, review past work, and participate in on-location assignments to pinpoint your unique style and solidify your photographic identity.

Understanding Visual Stories

Learn to select and approach stories that will stand out visually, enriching your images with deeper meaning and context

Crafting a Visual Language

Discussions on using elements like color, mood, and composition to bring your stories to life. Hands-on sessions will teach you how to use these elements effectively.

Advance Sequencing

Understand how to piece together photos for a seamless narrative, focusing on pacing and themes.

Techniques for a Cohesive Body of Work

Learn to incorporate themes, maintain visual consistency, utilize repetition, and apply intentional composition to enhance storytelling.

Constructive Criticism

Participate in both group and one-on-one feedback sessions in a supportive, non-competitive environment, fostering meaningful connections and personalized improvement.

Local Guides

Vita Flumen | FUJI X Photographer

Mexican-Canadian photographer and a Fujifilm ambassador based in Mexico. With a prolific career in architecture before pursuing photography, Sandra’s photography focuses on urban life, such as human’s relationship to the environment and the narratives that arise between them. Her passion for these themes has fueled accomplishments such as creating the first book focusing on street photography in Mexico’s history, Antología de fotografía de calle mexicana. She’s also founder of Urban Observers: a platform dedicated to spreading and promoting Latin American street photography. She’s a member of Women Street Photographers, Women Photograph, pro member of The Raw Society and recently she’s been selected for the class of 2023 of The Eddie Adams Workshop.

Sandra’s work, both photographs and text, has been published and featured locally and internationally in outlets such as L’Oeil de la Photographie, Forbes, La Vanguardia, EyeShot Magazine, Revista Gatopardo, Women Photograph’s 2022 Annual, and Revue Épic. She’s also participated in more than 50 solo and group exhibitions on four continents and has received awards and honorable mentions in global photography competitions. Since 2017, Sandra has been the official photographer for Mexico’s legendary La Carrera Panamericana rally.

She studied photography at the International Center of Photography in New York as well as at Formation en Photographie in Quebec and Escuela Activa de Fotografía in Mexico. And, with a degree in architecture from the School of Architecture, Art and Design of Tec de Monterrey where she graduated with honors, she’s now a professor at this institution.

Noël Rojo

Noel Rojo is a Mexican documentary photographer with a deep passion for street photography. His work focuses on capturing subtle, authentic moments that evoke a spectrum of emotions—from loneliness and alienation to melancholy, solitude, and the fundamental human desire to belong. Approaching his craft like assembling a jigsaw puzzle, Noel carefully selects images that come together to tell a compelling story.

He loves experimenting with colors, layering, and geometry, finding excitement in the unpredictability of street photography. For Noel, it's not just about capturing the perfect shot; but the simple act of exploring the streets to reflect these internal processes.

A nostalgic touch often permeates his images, a deliberate nod to the past that he weaves into his work. Additionally, Noel enjoys incorporating elements of symbolism and metaphor to add extra layers of meaning to his photographs.

Stéphane Kyndt

Stéphane Kyndt is a professional photographer since 1997. Initially traversing paths in business and psychology, Stéphane's pivot towards photography was a revelation. Through self-teaching and relentless practice, he honed his skills, delving deep into the intricacies of framing, technique, and storytelling. Over time, he forged a distinctive photographic style characterized by its humanistic ethos, rich colors, warmth, and an unwaveringly positive outlook on life.

Stékyndt's odyssey led him across continents, where he spent a decade in Los Angeles , serving as a photo correspondent specializing in celebrity photography. Yet, Stéphane's wanderlust was far from satiated. He returned to his homeland, France, only to continue his globetrotting adventures. His work has taken him across the globe, from Madagascar to Colombia, from Morocco to Uruguay and in many other countries in Europe.

His photographic expeditions, often centered on documentary and street photography, serve as poignant testimonies to the human condition and the myriad facets of culture and society. Each frame tells a story, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the narrative woven by light and shadow, color and contrast. Reflecting on his journey, Stékyndt muses, "There is magic in photography, and this magic does not fade with time, quite the contrary... It’s the eternity of yesterday." Through his lens, he invites us to embrace the vivid spectrum of life, to savor its vibrancy, and to find beauty in the ordinary.

Disclaimer

Dear Macadam members, as you probably know, our priority is for you to have a maximum amount of fun during this worksop, while ensuring everyone’s safety.

Consequently, there may be times when we need to adjust the itinerary, or the program.

Unpredictable weather, or unexpected events can occur. Rest assured, we will always do our utmost to ensure that this unique experience remains unforgettable and that your portfolio is enriched with incredible shots.

Please note that we also reserve the right to cancel the workshop if the minimum number of participants is not reached. We sincerely hope it never comes to this.

Additionally we ask that you contact us before purchasing your plane ticket. Our goal is to supervise this workshop with the utmost professionalism and avoid any potential disappointments.

Book your Workshop to Oaxaca | Deposit 480 € | Full Payment 1600 €

27 October -2 November 2024
7 Days | 8 to 12 people

Accomodations, meals & Local transport are note included in the prices