STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

WITH MAGNUM PHOTOGRAPHER NIKOS ECONOMOPOULOS

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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

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​​Don't miss this opportunity to experience this Day of the Dead workshop with Magnum photographer Nikos Economopoulos. 

The aim of this 9-day street photography workshop is to guide participants through technical, theoretical, and aesthetic issues toward developing their unique photographic style under the guidance of world-renowned Magnum photographer  Nikos Economopoulos.

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In Mexico, Day of the Dead is one of the most colorful and charming holidays of the year. It is the time when Mexicans welcome the dead back to earth for a visit, even while mocking death itself.  Featuring several parades, all-day celebrations at beautifully decorated cemeteries, art installations, dances, and lusciously decorated public altars in homes and the streets around the entire town.

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San Miguel de Allende was named " Best City in the World" by Travel and Leisure and has been named one of the top destinations in the world. Its cobblestone streets, colorful architecture, and bustling art and music scene, along with fantastic food, are some of the reasons why people visit this charming colonial town in Mexico.

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 Nikos will do a review of the portfolio of each participant on the first-day meeting, as a way of introduction. This way, and also by discussing with you, he can have a better understanding of your interests and plan the workshop accordingly, so that you can have the maximum benefit. The focus is geared to whatever interests you, other than the city itself and the local lives of the people. The participants explore different areas in the city and photograph what interests them. 

The equipment that you would need is any digital camera, a laptop, and a USB flash. Basic skills in camera technique

 is required for this workshop. If you'd like to take a look at the photos and comments of past participants in his workshop, you can check the Participants' Work page on Nikos' Website and you'll get the best idea possible, apart from participating, as to what the workshops can offer.

 

SCHEDULE

OCT 29 8 PM Group dinner. The workshop starts on Saturday, Oct 29 with a meet and greets session at 6 pm followed by an included group dinner in a top restaurant with the best night view of San Miguel.

OCT 30 - NOV 5: Daily feedback sessions with Nikos. 

The group will meet with Nikos daily in the mornings from 9-12 for feedback and reviews at a local gallery off the main square. You will need to select images from what you shoot every day and submit them for feedback and discussion with the group. Participants will go out and shoot at different times and locations depending on the week's festivities and the schedule of town's events ( see below). We will provide guidance on the best areas and times to shoot.

NOV 5TH  

7 PM Group exhibition

8PM Final group dinner at Atrio or Quince restaurants

There is a group exhibition on the last night of the workshop. This is usually a projection on a public street wall  or at the gallery where we meet for the class. Nikos will help prepare a final selection of each student's work during the week and we will present it to the public as a slideshow.

NOV 6th Workshop ends

The workshop ends on NOV 6 after breakfast. You may make plans to depart San Miguel at any time after that or at your own convenience.

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 SAN MIGUEL EVENTS THAT WEEK

.Oct 31st : Halloween in the main square: entire town dressed up in traditional Halloween costumes 

Nov 1st : 

Morning / Afternoon: Photograph the face painting and makeup on the side streets of the Plaza

8 pm:  Catrina Parade: massive parade along the main streets where everyone dresses up in the famous Day of the Dead makeup and  costumes, follow along and photograph painted "catrinas and catrinos" as they march through the city and end up in front of the main church, 

Nov 2nd: 

4-7 pm Visit the main Cemetery where locals celebrate life around the beautifully decorated tombs of their loved ones: mariachi bands music, flowers,  mezcal drinking, and street vendors.

8 PM Visit the spectacular flower arrangements and shrines around the main Square 

Other activities to do in San Miguel ( on your own)

-Visit the Botanical Gardens at Charco del Ingenio

-Hot Springs at Escondido or Mayan baths

-Hot Air Baloon ride

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DATES: From Saturday, October 29th to Sunday, November 6th, 2022

LOCATION: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

STUDENTS: 10

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                                                HOTEL PACKAGE PRICE: $3,995 ( no rooms available, see option 2 below)

Includes:

• Tuition for the workshop

• Single accommodations for 8 nights/9 days in a boutique hotel in the center of  San Miguel de Allende.

•  Full breakfast daily

• Two group dinners (first and last night- in two of San Miguel's best restaurants with the best views!!) 

• Attend the Catrina Parade as a group ( night )

• Attend the festivities at the cemetery ( both day and early evening )

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                                                            TUITION ONLY PRICE: $3,295 ( two spots available)

Includes:

• Tuition for the workshop

• Two group dinners (first and last night- in two of San Miguel's best restaurants with the best views!!) 

• Attend the Catrina Parade as a group ( night )

• Attend the festivities at the cemetery ( both day and early evening )

Includes tuition, portfolio review, and all group activities plus the two group dinners, but does not include hotel accommodations or breakfast. There are plenty of lodging options in town for all budgets and we can suggest some hotels.

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The full balance is due by September 1st, 2022

Note: neither option include air travel or transfers to/from San Miguel de Allende 

 

GETTING TO SAN  MIGUEL: The best way is to fly to either the cities of Leon/Bajio ( BJX ) or Queretaro (QRO) and then take a taxi/transfer to San Miguel. Travel from Leon to SMA is approx 2hrs and from Queretaro 1.5 hrs.  Another option is to fly to Mexico City and then ride a bus/car transfer to San Miguel ( approx. 4hrs drive ). We can assist in making transfer arrangements to SMA from the airport. ( it's cheaper to travel as a group from the airport ). Uber is available at both airports and is a safe and cheap alternative that we have used in the past.

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HOW TO REGISTER

Fill out the registration form below to register and hold your spot. A deposit is required to secure your spot for this workshop. The full balance is due by September 1st, 2022. If registering after September 1st, please make the full payment.

(Please also see our cancellation policy at the bottom of the page)

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REGISTER:

 

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