We need to take pictures because photographers need to pick up the camera, order the elements, make adjustments with extraordinary numbers, and feel that sensation of the other, which has no owner and is unique. After all, what goes into the frame is your decision and what is left out, too.

We must take pictures because that (healthy) obsession must be fed and satiated.

Why the ZOO BUT NOT THE ANIMALS?

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. By diverting their attention from the obvious subjects—the animals—students had to engage more thoughtfully with details they might have otherwise overlooked.

From the textures of tree bark to the patterns in zoo architecture, students were encouraged to capture the essence of the space, the interactions of visitors, the play of light and shadow, and the subtleties of the zoo’s design. This exercise emphasized the importance of seeing beyond the surface and fostered creative thinking. The goal was to enhance students' ability to find compelling subjects in unexpected places, promoting a more thoughtful and observant photographic practice.

our photographers: Rebecca FAJARDO, FRIDA GETZEL, Gabriel Mercado, MICHEL CATALÁN, GEORGE KORNIOTIS and melissa guerrero.

A photowalk is a curated space-time for a group of photographers to develop a photographic work in a determined time and area. It is free drawing but with technical, aesthetic, and conceptual orientation as required by the students. We do them in places you might never go or places that, because they are so obvious, you would not consider them either; in the end, it all depends on the edge with which we approach that momentum. Back at the school, we downloaded the photos and generated an enriching constructive criticism session, where all students participated, moderated by the instructor.

What you see here is part of the result of that process.