Today was a really fun day-we all went to two local markets-the Benito Juarez market and the Abastos market. You can pretty much find anything in these places-baskets, roses, live chickens, fresh tamales and more. It is a visual feast and completly over-stimulating. A perfect place to practice shooting...
¨The camera is a remarkable instrument. Saturate yourself with your subject, and the camera will all but take you by the hand and point the way.¨
The students are more and more comfortable together. Today there was a lot of laughing, smiling and joking. They are getting more and more confident when asking people for a photograph. It is great to see them experimenting-getting down on their knees, trying different angles and seeing what works. They are starting to be more aware that everything inside the frame counts. I can see that they are paying more attention to the background and details in their images. I am noticing that they are using pattern, line and color to create more interesting images. Many of them have a natural eye for color and framing. I am feeling very proud of these young folks.
I am very impressed and can't wait to see what the future holds for these budding artists. 
All photos were taken by Ojos de Oaxaca Students.
¨The camera is a remarkable instrument. Saturate yourself with your subject, and the camera will all but take you by the hand and point the way.¨
-Margaret Bourke-White
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