Yesterday we went to the Benito Juarez park again and practiced taking self-portraits. Before shooting, we looked at a lot of examples of how to show yourself without necessarily showing your face. The students experimented a lot and it was fun seeing them rolling around in the grass and setting their self-timers and running. They are also working on creative writing to be included with their self-portraits.
Once the light goes down every day, we have been going to the Comision Estatal de la Juventud to use their computers-upload photos onto flickr.com, play with photoshop and discuss everyones photographs so far. It's neat to see them get excited about what they produce and witness their pride in their work. They are all very supportive and respectful of eachother.
Last night everyone had the opportunity to take the cameras home to photograph family and friends. This will give them the chance to create more personal photos. We reviewed techniques for taking portraits and I am excited to see what they come up with.
Today Marcela Taboada is coming to give a presentation at Cejuve. (www.marcelataboada.com) I think it will be great inspiration for these teens to meet a successful photographer who lives right here in Oaxaca City. I am sure it will be great motivation. More soon.....
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