Photographer Takes 24 Trips to Havana to Capture the ‘Soul of Cuba’

A photographer has undergone 24 trips to Cuba to capture the country's "soul" in a series of wondrous pictures.

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2023-2-9 21:57

Photo Series Captures the Vibrant Architecture of Cuba in the Late 90s

With a large-format camera in hand and a literal artistic license -- issued by the Treasure Department -- in his pocket, American photographer Andrew Moore was granted permission to travel to Cuba in 1998 to document the distinct and unique architecture. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-1-26 00:40

Photographer’s Harrowing Tale of Imprisonment for Flying a Drone in Cuba

In 2016, a Canadian traveler innocently flew his drone in Cuba and was unexpectedly arrested and accused of being a spy for the United States Government due to an unfortunate coincidence. Chris A. Hughes, a self-proclaimed camera and travel enthusiast, found himself in seriousl trouble with Cuban law enforcement during a holiday in the country […] petapixel.com »

2021-6-26 19:15

Portraits of Strangers on the Streets of Cuba

For my project “The World I See,” I have gone to 19 countries in the last 12 months and walked up to strangers to ask for their photograph. In the beginning, I was just walking up to people, getting their photographs, and then walking away. petapixel.com »

2020-1-31 19:39

Photographing Inside Cuba’s Legendary Boxing Gym

Cuba is home to many stunning scenes, intriguing locations, and fascinating people, and photographers across the globe have made it their mission to tell their story. The latest on our list of favorite documentary photography works set in the country explores one of its most iconic boxing gyms, as captured by Jason Bax and John Towner. thephoblographer.com »

2019-4-8 19:00

I Traveled To Cuba To Capture Its Urban Decay

I traveled to Cuba and took pictures of its urban decay side. I strolled in the streets and fell in love with the unique atmosphere, the colors, and the shape. I chose to edit those pictures the way I perceive this amazing place. boredpanda.com »

2019-1-24 07:54

Photos of the Cuban National Circus

Some people run away to Cuba for the sunshine. Some people run away to Cuba for the rum. And some just run away with the circus. The National Circus of Cuba — colloquially referred to as Circuba — sits in a large red and white big-top tent straddling a white sand beach just west of […] petapixel.com »

2017-12-9 19:17

The Faces of Stijn Hoekstra’s Cinematic Cuba Show Connection Between Subject and Photographer

Creating a picture of a place through its people is one effective way to show the essence of a destination; and this portrait set taken by Amsterdam-based Stijn Hoekstra around Cuba is a great example. thephoblographer.com »

2017-8-21 16:00

PODAS International Workshop - Cuba

The 2017 Phase One Digital Artist Series (PODAS) international photography workshops kick off in April with an all-expenses-included photo excursion to Cuba. Read more and comment » photographyblog.com »

2017-2-1 21:00

Yangon Myanmar is the New Cuba for Street Photography

Cuba has long been the go-to location for iconic street and travel photography—its combination of tropical beauty and crumbling textures mixed with a festive population is photo gold. The trouble is, with the recent influx of tourism the floodgates of photographers has opened and it is becoming harder to get that truly unique image. Anyone […] petapixel.com »

2016-11-8 20:12

Jeroen Nieuwhuis’ Portrait Series is Beautiful Glimpse Into the Lives of the ‘People of Cuba’

Amsterdam based photographer, Jeroen Nieuwhuis, of New Day Studio, has completed a compelling personal project entitled People of Cuba. The 16 image portrait series captures people Nieuwhuis and his colleagues met during their recent trip to Cuba. thephoblographer.com »

2016-11-1 23:34

A photographer's guide to Cuba

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2016-8-19 15:00