The Feast of Saint Jude Thaddeus

Da USD US$ 275,00

Durata: 7 Ore (circa)
Luogo: Mexico City
Codice prodotto: MXMEXKD1-P14576

Experience summary:

Making good street photographs anywhere in the world is not an easy task, let alone in an unfamiliar urban jungle like Mexico City on Feast Day of Saint Jude can be downright daunting and unnerving. October 28th is a day with cult-like status in Mexico City when many thousands gather to be blessed by Saint Jude, the saint of lost causes. Shooting with Keith, a veteran photojournalist with 30+ years experience in Mexico assures you of that balance between safety and your need to challenge yourself with unique visual opportunities that hone your street photography skills. Whether it’s knowing the lay of the town, translation barriers, interactions with locals and getting informal portraits of them, or moving freely in a way that does not restrict your visual response to things around you, you are in excellent company with Keith.

Who is this experience for:

Anybody interested in or visiting Mexico City who wants to experience a cult-like festival with a local authority and widely regarded photojournalist while looking to hone their street photography skills.

Key highlights:

- Early morning meetup (5:30am) to walk some distance with the pilgrims and shoot photos as they arrive having walked all night carrying statues, rosaries, scapulars and mementos of the Saint
- Arrive at the church just around sunrise for the perfect light to capture the crowds in the streets and capture the spiritual rave for a couple of hours in nearby streets
- Break for coffee and have a quick review of your photos from early morning with Keith over a light breakfast
- Back shooting, this time inside the church to photograph the syncretic rituals of Saint Jude Thaddeus
- Out on the streets surrounding the church again for more street shots