 Day of the Dead in the Heartland of Mexico Limited to 15 Participants Day of the Dead and All Saints Day are among Mexico’s most important and visually stunning religious celebrations. We start the week by visiting Guanajuato, designated a United Nations World Heritage City. On Halloween night, back in San Miguel, we photograph in the Jardin, or main plaza, where costumed children and adults gather to celebrate. Then, on the night of November 1, we travel to the town of Tzintzuntzan in the State of Michoacan to photograph what has been described as “a sea of lights,” when the local graveyard glows with the light of thousands of candles. The next afternoon, we visit the cemetery in San Miguel, where the tombs are decorated with marigolds, the flower of the dead. Designed as a great next step after basic photography, this workshop is for photographers who want to learn how to use color and light to create outstanding images. We begin each day by editing and critiquing our photographs. Lectures cover digital camera settings, accurate metering and exposure, composition rules, and the creative use of light. An important part of the week focuses on learning how to use the key tools in Photoshop and Bridge for the development of an efficient digital workflow. We learn how to edit, sequence, and catalog, how to adjust levels, and sharpen and clean images. PACKAGE PRICE: $2595 Price includes single accommodations in Hotel La Aldea for 8 nights; breakfasts and lunches, plus two group dinners; airport transfers from the Leon International Airport and transportation for all excursions. To enroll please call the Santa Fe Workshops at 505-983-1400 or send an e-mail to info@santafeworkshops.com. |
Photography: Raul Touzon
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