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Do you see elements of your Venezuelan roots
in the way you frame the world today?
Definitely, although I’ve lived in Buenos Aires for more than a decade, my perspective is still conditioned by my visual experience in Venezuela. My training and

Looking back at your time at Organization Nelson Garrido,
what is the biggest lesson you carry with you in your professional work today?
From the ONG, I retain a strong aesthetic influence and an interest in the margins, although over time that notio

How was your artistic journey from Caracas
to Argentina
and how Buenos Aires shaped your photographic voice?
In February 2011, I emigrated to Buenos Aires, marking a significant division in my photography journey. My story began in Caracas in 1997, w

COTIDIANIDADES OCULTAS by María Elena Velasco

Do you think working with a project in mind is beneficial for the photographic process?
Yes totally, you get more out of each shot.
And if so, what advantages or positive characteristics were you

COTIDIANIDADES OCULTAS by María Elena Velasco

When creating the project, did you place more importance on the individual images or on the group of images you wanted to create?
I have always envisioned a series of images to help clarify the as

WHAT WOULD YOU NOT WANT TO PHOTOGRAPH?
A sunset.

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AT WHAT POINT DID YOU FEEL YOU WERE A PHOTOGRAPHER, AND WHAT MADE YOU THINK THAT WAY?
I realized I was a photographer when I took a candid portrait on the subway of a woman suffering from a terrible toothache.  She was in so much pain, trying to

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE, AND WHAT IMPORTANCE DO YOU GIVE TO TECHNIQUE?
I photograph almost exclusively with film now, though I have nothing against digital photography per se.  The ability to compose an image is very important, but knowing whe

Everyday life at a photography school in Little River, Miami and online. Our classes, photography talks, exhibitions, volunteering, travels and beyond. But specially, this is the space where we proudly showcase our students work. Because let’s face it, this is not about what we know, this is about our photographer´s potential and how we assist them in getting the results they want. We train photographers from learning how to use a camera to giving meaning to their images through narrative

WORKSHOPS PHOTOWALKS WE VOLUNTEER EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITIONS DOUBLEPAGE ALL CATEGORIES

RMTF FLORIDA 3/20/25 RMTF FLORIDA 3/20/25

PHOTO LONDON: María Elena Velasco COTIDIANIDADES OCULTAS

The photobook “COTIDIANIDADES OCULTAS” is the result of the Photo London 2024 trip organized by Long Distance Photo Expeditions and Roberto Mata School of Photography. It is part of a collection of seven photobooks created by each of the participants during the photographic journey to London in May 2024. The course was led by Julio Estrada and Ricardo Peña, with the books designed by Claudia Leal. Participating photographers: Carlos Anllo, Michel Catalan, Aránzazu González, Omar Mattar, DAmaris Rodriguez, Yuraima Rodriguez, and María Elena Velasco.

RMTF FLORIDA 3/10/25 RMTF FLORIDA 3/10/25

PHOTO LONDON: Aránzazu González URBAN STORIES

The photobook “Urban Stories” is the result of the Photo London 2024 trip organized by Long Distance Photo Expeditions and Roberto Mata School of Photography. It is part of a collection of seven photobooks created by each of the participants during the photographic journey to London in May 2024. The course was led by Julio Estrada and Ricardo Peña, with the books designed by Claudia Leal. Participating photographers: Carlos Anllo, Michel Catalán, Aránzazu González, Omar Mattar, Dámaris Rodríguez, Yuraima Rodríguez, and María Elena Velasco.

RMTF FLORIDA 2/10/25 RMTF FLORIDA 2/10/25

PHOTO LONDON: Omar Mattar LONDON POINT

The photobook “London point” is the result of the Photo London 2024 trip organized by Long Distance Photo Expeditions and Roberto Mata School of Photography. It is part of a collection of seven photobooks created by each of the participants during the photographic journey to London in May 2024. The course was led by Julio Estrada and Ricardo Peña, with the books designed by Claudia Leal. Participating photographers: Carlos Anllo, Michel Catalán, Aránzazu González, Omar Mattar, Dámaris Rodríguez, Yuraima Rodríguez, and María Elena Velasco.

RMTF FLORIDA 1/30/25 RMTF FLORIDA 1/30/25

PHOTOWALK: Furiosa

Remember her. Fury Is Born. She Will Come Back With A Vengeance.

RMTF FLORIDA 1/28/25 RMTF FLORIDA 1/28/25

PHOTO LONDON: Carlos Anllo CLICHÉS ARE RUBBISH

The photobook “Cliches are rubbish” is the result of the Photo London 2024 trip organized by Long Distance Photo Expeditions and Roberto Mata School of Photography. It is part of a collection of seven photobooks created by each of the participants during the photographic journey to London in May 2024. The course was led by Julio Estrada and Ricardo Peña, with the books designed by Claudia Leal. Participating photographers: Carlos Anllo, Michel Catalán, Aránzazu González, Omar Mattar, Dámaris Rodríguez, Yuraima Rodríguez, and María Elena Velasco.

RMTF FLORIDA 1/10/25 RMTF FLORIDA 1/10/25

PHOTOWALK: OPA-LOCKA

Alex Van Mecl, vice chair of the Opa-locka Environmental Preservation Board and founder of the Opa-locka Preservation Association believes the restored building has tremendous potential.

“My hope is that it will become a] major part of the Arabian Nights Festival in the future,serving as the center attraction,” he said. “ I have a sneaking suspicion that a lot of

people are going to want to host some pretty cool things there.”

RMTF FLORIDA 11/21/24 RMTF FLORIDA 11/21/24

DARIEN PHOTOBOOK PRESENTATION

On November 15th, DARIÉN, the photobook by Federico Rios Escobar, was presented at Roberto Mata School of Photography. Published by Raya Editorial and edited by Santiago Escobar Jaramillo, the event featured an insightful discussion about the book’s profound narrative documenting migrants' journeys through the Darién Gap, highlighting its human and emotional impact.

RMTF FLORIDA 10/9/24 RMTF FLORIDA 10/9/24

PHOTOWALK: Miami ZOO

For this photowalk at the Miami Zoo, students were challenged to focus not on the animals but on the environment around them. This exercise aimed to sharpen their observation skills and encourage a deeper exploration of the surroundings.