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Welcome to our photography School in Little River, Miami where we provide the tools to develop skills and master visual language. Led by renowned photographer Roberto Mata, we aim to honor and create South Florida’s memory through the power of the image.
Join our vibrant and diverse community of passionate photographers and embark on a transformative journey through visual storytelling, portrait, landscape, product, documentary and commercial among other photography genres. Our proposal is based on our onsite and online education program, photographic expeditions, Photo Volunteering, events and photo contests.
Education
our programs are for beginners, for photographers who need to reSHAPe their photographic knowledge and for photographers who believe in continuing education as a way to stay connected to the trade beyond their commercial AND/or personal work.
from 20, 12, 9 and 5 hourS online and onsite courses and workshops to masterclasses and weekend photowalks, we have A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY for everyone.
Photography Expeditions
long distance photographic expeditions is a project developed from the interest in helping photographers grow their view of the world while traveling with a team of experts that support their development in any photographic area needed.
we creATE EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE US, LATIN AMERICA, AFRICA, EUROPE AND ASIA TO DISCOVER AND NURTURE EACH PHOTOGRAPHERS HEARTBEAT. WE TAKE PRIDE IN PRIORITISING THE PHOTOGRAPHIC ACT OVER TOURISM AND IN WORKING INDIVIDUALLY TO STIMULATE ONES´S OWN GAZE.
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We volunteer, yes we do!
WE UNDERSTAND HOW POWERFUL IMAGES CAN BE TO HIGHLIGHT THE WORK OF SMALL NGOS THAT ADD A LOT TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. it is in our dna to leave a positive footprint in our surroundings, THEREFORE WE HAVE CREATED A VOLUNTEERING PROJECT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO WANT TO HELP US THROUGH PORTRAITURE AND DOCUMENTING EVENTS HOSTED BY THE NGOS WE WORK WITH. PLEASE JOIN US!
Events
WE HOST TALKS, EXHIBITIONS AND WHATEVER ROCKS OUR BOAT IN THE MOMENT TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY TIGHT AND TO KEEP BROADENING THE PHOTOGRAPHIC CONVERSATION. AFTER ALL, THATS WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO: WE LIKE TO SHARE AND OPEN THE NARRATIVE OF WHAT SURROUNDS US THROUGH THE POWER OF IMAGES
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Calle Ocho Photo Contest
WE BELIEVE Participating in a thematic photographic contest, in a specific time and space, is an extraordinary challenge to explore who we are as photographers.
OUR ANNUAL CALLE OCHO MUSIC FESTIVAL PHOTO CONTEST TAKES PLACE EVERY MARCH AND THE AIM IS TO recognise the work of talented photographers WHILE documenting Calle 8 Festival's expression of Cuban and Latin-American culture to Floridians.
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we teach the language of photography, both in English and/or Spanish.
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why choose, when we can do both? we teach onsite in our schools in Miami and caracas, worldwide through video conference and on the road while traveling with long distance photo expeditions.
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Yes. Participants receive a certificate of completion stating the participant's name, the workshop title, instructor, and the date when the workshop took place
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Not exactly, but you will receive the basic knowledge to start your path to becoming one. And we will be there to guide you in the next steps of your learning process.
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we offer group classes weekday’s afternoons and weekends. We also offer one-on-one lessons where we can adapt to your specific needs and schedule.
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Yes, we do! We offer one-on-one lessons to adapt to your specific needs and schedule.
Unleash your photography potential with our one-on-one classes, designed for beginners, pros and everyone in between. Explore technical mastery and creative concepts guided by experienced instructors.
Some areas we can work together include: Technical Expertise, Composition, Lighting Mastery, storytelling, narrative, Editing Skills, Conceptual Photography and Branding for Photographers.
some genres we can work include: documentary, portrait, landscape, product, lifestyle, film photography.
some reasons to book your next one on one class: Personalized Curriculum, Expert Instructors, Flexible Scheduling.
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We’re here for you to transform your photography practice into whatever you want to go next, regardless of your level of expertise, there’s always room for improvement and new learnings. We know how to get you there.