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People of the World

This page has a collection of portraits/photographs taken while on street photography, as a photography teacher in a workshop or for my own street photography while on assignments. I end up with so many photos of people because I just love getting closer, introduce myself and exchange some words with the locals. Ninety nine point nine percent of the people on this page I spent more time talking than photographing, and it was worth for all the minutes spent together. I see these photos and many great memories come back. My camera truly is a passport to meet people.

Randy on a cigarette break. Gastown, Vancouver. Walking in Gastown with my camera during my teaching's break when I saw Randy, I found my subject! at first he was a little shy but soon enough he got into the groove.	Casablanca, Havana	Street Photography is what takes me to places and meet people. I do not stay only in the streets, I go inside the shops that interests me, I talk, and then I photograph, and this is the case with most of my photographs of people. Giacomo has an upholstery shop in Sicily and at that moment he was working on a Vespa seat.	Willie enjoys Sunday morning reading the newspaper by the Vancouver Art Gallery. Street Photography, Vancouver, B.C.	The small light of a candle will reveal the darkness no matter how thick. Calabria, Italy.
Traditional handmade pasta of Puglia, Orecchiette translates "little ears". Photographing in Italy does include lots of food.	“Kyusyou mieku” in Danjōgaran, Mount Kōya - Japan.	Abelardo, a local of Curacaví, Chile. We followed Abelardo during his day tasks, and they were all super photogenic. He was very natural, welcomed us like good old friends.	Adele, 101 yrs old. Matera, Italy	Revolution fighter, Oreste in Havana - Cuba
Boxers training Havana, Cuba. A paradise for taking photos of people. Cubans are photogenic, expressive, and super welcoming.	Cubans are the warmest and most welcoming people I've met. It's common for them to "hang out" by the door to be part of the life that passes by.	Berber lady with her son on her back just crossed the dry bed of Asif Ounila river at Ait Benhaddou, the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site in Morocco.	After a long day of work man comes back home with his merchandise. Atlas Mountains -Morocco.	I love how expressive, outspoken and full of life the Cubans are. While playing dominoes a few shots of rum or exchange of opinions in the political scene worldwide is part of the game. Havana, Cuba.
The Reconciliation Pole was raised in a traditional Haida ceremony at UBC. Vancouver, B.C.	"Even though the situation in Cuba is very tough, I'll never leave. I love my country". Noel Hernandez 2005 World Cadet Championship. We interviewed everyone we took photos of. We collect material, photos, film, sound most of the times.	Stars can't shine without darkness. Havana - Cuba.	Rabat, Morocco. I usually use a wide angle to photograph my subjects. This time was a different story, sometimes there are moments that may not last and you have to act on it.	Beautiful ladies of Matera, Italy
Tony on a cigarette break. Gastown, Vancouver, BC	Our Moroccan camel drivers taking a break away from the hot sun of Erg Chebbi, the extreme western side of the Sahara.	My friend Sahar somewhere in the world.	JC working on a set. Granville Island, Vancouver.	Powow Celebration in Vancouver, B.C.
A "behind the scenes"photo with Massimo Bassano at the bakery. Havana, Cuba.	Casa Blanca - Havana, Cuba. A ride in the train after we took the photo.	Astoria Boxing Club, Vancouver.	Happy couple. East Hastings, Vancouver	Habana Vieja - Cuba
Street Portrait in Lisbon, Portugal.	Man distributes the local newspaper "Granma"(official newspaper of the Cuban Communist Party). Havana - Cuba.	Sailing around Solomon Islands we met wonderful people and learned of their life style. I loved the children's playfulness and curiosity for the camera. Pacific Ocean.	No exit alleys meeting interesting figures. Fes, Morocco	Spent a month photographing the people of Havana, naturally stopped by the Boxing Club. Everywhere and everyone in Cuba were very generous with their time and gave us the best time a photographer can have, no limits!
At coffee (photography) break I take a walk down the Blood Alley, in Gastown, Vancouver B.C.	Street people are kind and generous. From far I saw this man sharing his food with the guy and his dog sitting across the street. How inspiring! Vancouver BC	Why I love and what's so cool about Street Photography? The unexpected encounters The accessibility but highly intimidating feeling when approaching strangers The unpredictability The relationship created on the spot between subject and photographer AND *The storytelling of the streets	A Fadista, Fatima. Lisbon, Portugal.	I met Ben in East Hastings, Vancouver. At first he was a little suspicious of my approach showing my camera as a way to ask if I could take a shot, but soon he totally gave in, ripping off his Canucks t-shirt to show me his secret identity.
I met Ben in East Hastings, Vancouver. At first he was a little suspicious of my approach showing my camera as a way to ask if I could take a shot, but soon he totally gave in, ripping off his Canucks t-shirt to show me his secret identity. And that is the secret to get a better shot. Move in, get closer, give time and space for your subject to feel comfortable and pose as they wish.	Vancouver, BC	Tango! Buenos Aires, Argentina.	Grocery store in Havana.	At a very unique and characteristic cafe in the rural Argentina. A typical gaucho Argentino.
A group of boys practicing fishing by the old port in Havana, Cuba.	Leather Auction in Fez, Morocco.	I prefer to ask people to take a photo instead of hiding, not only because it is more respectful but also to give them a chance for to present as they wish. East Hastings, Vancouver	Gaucho Argentino.	Street Photography Workshop, Vancouver. Lovely to incorporate shop signs in street portraits.
I used to take every coffee break to take a walk at the Blood Alley, Vancouver. Many of its people gave me a chance to photograph them. The more I went, the easier was to be welcomed with my camera.	Kelly reading his book by the Old Spaghetti Factory, Gastown	Ari in their personal journey. I felt lucky to be involved in documenting big part of it. At some point we lost connection as the project was shortly ended.	Passing by the Atlas Mountain, in Morocco. People we met were always very welcoming.	Abelardo feeding his chicken in his farm in Chile.
Vanuatu Island, Pacific Ocean. Nana enjoying a smoke.	Vancouver's lovely people along the years.	I met many of Vancouver's street people. I loved chatting with them, knowing a little bit of their life. We shared some great conversations.	Leather Auction in Fez, Morocco.	Tim by Vancouver Art Gallery. I met Tim while doing street photography, which was many days a week, and soon we were having nice conversations while having coffee. Every time I saw Tim there was a different shot, a different opportunity as I got to know him better.
Photographing strangers in the streets is one of my favourite things to do. I enjoyed getting to know them all even if for a little moment.	Havana was paradise. We photographed so many people, the streets and its architecture, the old cars. Always welcomed to do so. We met and hears so many stories. Precious!	Sakuho. Iwami, in the western part of Shimane working on the making of washi paper. Very photogenic and interesting to work in this project.	The Traveller. Sometimes you do have all you need. Vancouver, BC.	I just love looking up and finding people looking down. Lisbon, Portugal.
"Kakita Katsuro Mask Factory", Japan.	Iliana on a cigarette break, Havana, Cuba.	Powow Celebration in Vancouver, B.C.	Maikel at the Havana Boxing Club.	In the middle of the night we visited Matera's bakery to watch the bakers prepare the famous Matera's bread.
A cuban man working on his shop repairing shoes.	Powow Celebration in Vancouver, B.C.	People dancing in the streets in Havana's boulevard.	After a long day photographing rural Japan, we finally got to a very nice cafe, and had a great cappuccino. And even then, I had to take another photo, as our barista was ever cute!	Vancouverites always ready for a snap shot!
A “Pigeons du Sable” member sharing with us the history behind the Gnawa music.	Blood Alley friends	Made in Italy but living in Havana, Cuba.

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People of the World

Randy on a cigarette break. Gastown, Vancouver. Walking in Gastown with my camera during my teaching's break when I saw Randy, I found my subject! at first he was a little shy but soon enough he got into the groove.

Casablanca, Havana

Willie enjoys Sunday morning reading the newspaper by the Vancouver Art Gallery. Street Photography, Vancouver, B.C.

The small light of a candle will reveal the darkness no matter how thick. Calabria, Italy.

Traditional handmade pasta of Puglia, Orecchiette translates "little ears". Photographing in Italy does include lots of food.

“Kyusyou mieku” in Danjōgaran, Mount Kōya - Japan.

Abelardo, a local of Curacaví, Chile. We followed Abelardo during his day tasks, and they were all super photogenic. He was very natural, welcomed us like good old friends.

Adele, 101 yrs old. Matera, Italy

Revolution fighter, Oreste in Havana - Cuba

Boxers training Havana, Cuba. A paradise for taking photos of people. Cubans are photogenic, expressive, and super welcoming.

Cubans are the warmest and most welcoming people I've met. It's common for them to "hang out" by the door to be part of the life that passes by.

Berber lady with her son on her back just crossed the dry bed of Asif Ounila river at Ait Benhaddou, the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site in Morocco.

After a long day of work man comes back home with his merchandise. Atlas Mountains -Morocco.

I love how expressive, outspoken and full of life the Cubans are. While playing dominoes a few shots of rum or exchange of opinions in the political scene worldwide is part of the game. Havana, Cuba.

The Reconciliation Pole was raised in a traditional Haida ceremony at UBC. Vancouver, B.C.

"Even though the situation in Cuba is very tough, I'll never leave. I love my country". Noel Hernandez 2005 World Cadet Championship. We interviewed everyone we took photos of. We collect material, photos, film, sound most of the times.

Stars can't shine without darkness. Havana - Cuba.

Rabat, Morocco. I usually use a wide angle to photograph my subjects. This time was a different story, sometimes there are moments that may not last and you have to act on it.

Beautiful ladies of Matera, Italy

Tony on a cigarette break. Gastown, Vancouver, BC

Our Moroccan camel drivers taking a break away from the hot sun of Erg Chebbi, the extreme western side of the Sahara.

My friend Sahar somewhere in the world.

JC working on a set. Granville Island, Vancouver.

Powow Celebration in Vancouver, B.C.

A "behind the scenes"photo with Massimo Bassano at the bakery. Havana, Cuba.

Casa Blanca - Havana, Cuba. A ride in the train after we took the photo.

Astoria Boxing Club, Vancouver.

Happy couple. East Hastings, Vancouver

Habana Vieja - Cuba

Street Portrait in Lisbon, Portugal.

Man distributes the local newspaper "Granma"(official newspaper of the Cuban Communist Party). Havana - Cuba.

Sailing around Solomon Islands we met wonderful people and learned of their life style. I loved the children's playfulness and curiosity for the camera. Pacific Ocean.

No exit alleys meeting interesting figures. Fes, Morocco

Spent a month photographing the people of Havana, naturally stopped by the Boxing Club. Everywhere and everyone in Cuba were very generous with their time and gave us the best time a photographer can have, no limits!

At coffee (photography) break I take a walk down the Blood Alley, in Gastown, Vancouver B.C.

Street people are kind and generous. From far I saw this man sharing his food with the guy and his dog sitting across the street. How inspiring! Vancouver BC

Why I love and what's so cool about Street Photography? *The unexpected encounters *The accessibility but highly intimidating feeling when approaching strangers *The unpredictability *The relationship created on the spot between subject and photographer AND *The storytelling of the streets

A Fadista, Fatima. Lisbon, Portugal.

I met Ben in East Hastings, Vancouver. At first he was a little suspicious of my approach showing my camera as a way to ask if I could take a shot, but soon he totally gave in, ripping off his Canucks t-shirt to show me his secret identity.

Vancouver, BC

Tango! Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Grocery store in Havana.

At a very unique and characteristic cafe in the rural Argentina. A typical gaucho Argentino.

A group of boys practicing fishing by the old port in Havana, Cuba.

Leather Auction in Fez, Morocco.

I prefer to ask people to take a photo instead of hiding, not only because it is more respectful but also to give them a chance for to present as they wish. East Hastings, Vancouver

Gaucho Argentino.

Street Photography Workshop, Vancouver. Lovely to incorporate shop signs in street portraits.

I used to take every coffee break to take a walk at the Blood Alley, Vancouver. Many of its people gave me a chance to photograph them. The more I went, the easier was to be welcomed with my camera.

Kelly reading his book by the Old Spaghetti Factory, Gastown

Ari in their personal journey. I felt lucky to be involved in documenting big part of it. At some point we lost connection as the project was shortly ended.

Passing by the Atlas Mountain, in Morocco. People we met were always very welcoming.

Abelardo feeding his chicken in his farm in Chile.

Vanuatu Island, Pacific Ocean. Nana enjoying a smoke.

Vancouver's lovely people along the years.

I met many of Vancouver's street people. I loved chatting with them, knowing a little bit of their life. We shared some great conversations.

Leather Auction in Fez, Morocco.

Tim by Vancouver Art Gallery. I met Tim while doing street photography, which was many days a week, and soon we were having nice conversations while having coffee. Every time I saw Tim there was a different shot, a different opportunity as I got to know him better.

Photographing strangers in the streets is one of my favourite things to do. I enjoyed getting to know them all even if for a little moment.

Havana was paradise. We photographed so many people, the streets and its architecture, the old cars. Always welcomed to do so. We met and hears so many stories. Precious!

Sakuho. Iwami, in the western part of Shimane working on the making of washi paper. Very photogenic and interesting to work in this project.

The Traveller. Sometimes you do have all you need. Vancouver, BC.

I just love looking up and finding people looking down. Lisbon, Portugal.

"Kakita Katsuro Mask Factory", Japan.

Iliana on a cigarette break, Havana, Cuba.

Powow Celebration in Vancouver, B.C.

Maikel at the Havana Boxing Club.

In the middle of the night we visited Matera's bakery to watch the bakers prepare the famous Matera's bread.

A cuban man working on his shop repairing shoes.

Powow Celebration in Vancouver, B.C.

People dancing in the streets in Havana's boulevard.

After a long day photographing rural Japan, we finally got to a very nice cafe, and had a great cappuccino. And even then, I had to take another photo, as our barista was ever cute!

Vancouverites always ready for a snap shot!

A “Pigeons du Sable” member sharing with us the history behind the Gnawa music.

Blood Alley friends

Made in Italy but living in Havana, Cuba.

Why I love and what's so cool about Street Photography? The unexpected encounters The accessibility but highly intimidating feeling when approaching strangers The unpredictability The relationship created on the spot between subject and photographer AND *The storytelling of the streets