Once again my colleague Sven Creutzmann and I will like to invite to an extra ordinary photo workshop in Bolivia. It will be all about photography – of course – and travelling in a fascinating country with an amazing landscape – and its beautiful people. And again we are following the footsteps of Che Guevara and his last days in Bolovia before he was captured and killed by the Bolivian army. We will meet people who met with Che Guevara and took care of him during those last days.
Although, following his footsteps will only be a red thread through our own photographic journey where the pictures by the participants will be the focus on an everyday basis. If you would like to join, Sven and I will guide you to a better understanding of your photographic vision, we will push you to express it as best you can in your shooting and we will teach you how to approach the photographic process with a creative and personal touch. This workshop is directed to photographers of all levels, beginners to advanced professionals. In other words: Whoever loves photography! In this workshop you will improve your photographic skills; you will learn to better use your camera and improve your understanding of light. The main focus will be on the picture, not on the technical part of the photographic process.
This workshop will take place from October 21st to 28th 2013 and we start our photographic journey from Santa Cruz, the capital of the eastern province of Bolivia and the business centre of the country. From there we will travel up into the lower mountains (up to 3000 meters above sea level) where Che Guevara tried to impose his revolution in Bolivia more than 40 years ago. Sven and I will do the same workshop in April, but this one is already full. So if you think experiencing – and photographing – this beautiful part of the world with two very experienced photographer sounds like a dream come true, maybe it’s time to plan to join the workshop in the autumn coming up.
Sounds great. You’re coming to my area of the world. October planning…
Ta-Ta for now…
Et herlig, varmt, vakkert portrett – dette liker jeg veldig godt.
Skulle så gjerne ha vært med til Bolivia, men det passer ikke dette året.
Ønsker deg ei god uke!
Takk, ha en god uke selv. Kanskje det kan bli en workshop en annen gang, da?
Wish I could join you Otto. To go to Bolivia with two highly experienced photographers (one of which is you) sounds like my idea of fantastic.
More chances will come…
Sounds like it would be an amazing experience Otto. I wonder..
Bolivia in itself is quite amazing.
What an opportunity!
Are you ready?
Have a great time!
Thank you.
Swoon–wish that I could, I envision a treasure trove of memories and photographic heaven.
Yes, these parts of Bolivia are quite a photographic heaven.
Amazing opportunity.. woud love to get to Bolivia!!
You are welcome, now, or some time later in another workshop.
Wow…sounds incredible…where can I get the details?
You can find more information here: http://bluehourphotoworkshops.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/new-photo-workshop-in-bolivia/
I will pass this along to my daughter and her friends!
Thank you for spreading the word.
Wow! Love the photo of statue!
Thank you, Mack.
Sounds great Otto. Photos taken in Bolivia, that I have previously seen in mags like NG are so full of colour and amazing light. The people and their way of dress is also fantastic. Alas………
It’s indeed a very colourful region. Thank you for your comment, David.
I will have to put one of these workshops on my bucket list. It sounds amazing and I look forward to seeing some of the photos.
Maybe some other time, then? Thank you for your comment, Michelle.
Really interesting theme to this one Otto.
Thank you, Aaron.
What a great idea…. good luck with the seminar, I’m sure it will sell out.
Thank you, Bashar.
Sounds like a great experience this travel&workshop. It’s not possible for me to go there (and I do not speak Spanish).
But I have a dream about travelling in South America, where I have never been. Until then I will follow your travels here on the blog. Especially your inspiring views on photography – and your personal photos from Cuba (where I was some years ago)
South America in general is quite a special continent. I can only recommend to go there, even if you don’t speak Spanish. Thank you for your nice comment, Truels.
It sounds like fun, wish I could attend.
You will always be welcome to participate in a later workshop, of course.
What an amazing opportunity and to be in such capable hands. This really is one to put in the calendar for 2013
Maybe I can hope to see you then, James?
Oh my! I will pass the opportunity along to everyone I know who may be able to participate. A great invitation.
Thank you for letting people know about the workshop, Elena.
will pass this fab learning adventure along and look forward to your after post as well. thanks for sharing!! <3
Thank you likewise for sharing.
you’re welcome, Otto. ♥
I would LOVE to do this!!! As a photographer and historian of Latin America
You are welcome to join us.
I wish I could!
Wish I could be there. Sounds amazing.
Thank you, Edith.
Another great adventure awaits. We can’t wait to see your amazing journey in Bolivia. I bet the pictures of the landscape, the people, the culture and events will be spectacular. Have a great day my friend.
Thank you. Have a great day yourself.
Sounds like a fun trip with a lot to learn. One day I will plan my photography adventure, I’d love to do it in Europe and maybe go to Italy, or something. You’ll have to let us know how it goes in october!
There are many great workshops in Europe. In Italy in particular I can recommend Toscana Photographic Workshop: http://www.tpw.it
What a unique historical experience for your team! Much as you have given me some beautiful perspectives from your deep involvement with the Cuban people, I would hope to learn something special about Bolivia and its people, too. Che is such a hugely complex individual. I’m quite excited to learn from you upon your return.
Thank you Debra. Yes, Che was indeed a complex person – not one easily describe in a couple of words.
oh, I’d kill to come along! oh, that sounds wrong…
Yes, don’t kill anyone. Rather come along…
good luck with your projects, sir Otto. it sounds useful and fun… btw, the pics above are great. i wonder how close one has to be to get that shot…
warm regards…
Thank you. I usually go very close when I photograph people, in this case it was maybe 5 or 6 foot.
Hmmmmmm….SOOOOOOO tempting! Still thinking about Carnival in Rio, a photographic feast I am sure. One day I will plan on one of your workshops, bucket list item.
Would love to have you come along one day.
Cool, want also be there♥
Thank you, Luiza.
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How fascinating! I have to let my good friend know about this. He is currently in. Argentina. Thanks for sharing..
Thank you for spreading the information about the workshop.
Sounds like an amazing opportunity. I can’t go…but will be looking forward to seeing some of your images.
Thank you.
Oh how I would love to go if I had the money! I hate to even think about it!
Please, don’t. New changes will come.
Seems like an interesting place for a photo workshop and I would have loved to go, but as always: money and time is an issue.
Che Guevara was an idiot: imposing his & Castros tyranny over people, banning rock’nroll music and homosexuality. Killing people that got in their way, setting up labor camps etc. etc.
Che Guevara is another text book example on how power corrupts.
I know Che Guevara was – and still is – a disputed person. I still think your characteristics are a little simple. I certainly don’t approve of his ideas of exporting a revolution – and doing so by violence, but back then the real tyranny in Bolivia was the army and the powers to be. As he didn’t have much power in Bolivia, I don’t either see how he could be another text book example of power corrupts. I still appreciate raising the debate about Che Guevara, which is necessary when it comes to a person like him. Thanks for the comment.
Sounds like a wonderful experience for all.
I do believe it’s gonna be that. Thank you, Frank.
Hmmmm . . .
Aaahh.
Sounds like a great trip!
Paule
I think it’s gonna be. Thanks, Paule.
It does indeed sound like a dream come true. I’ll have to start playing the lottery for the money to go.
Then I will have to wish you good luck with the lottery!
It sounds great and interesting. If only…..
Wish you all the best for your project.
Thank you Inge.
Another wonderful excursion… I’m still kicking myself over Cuba. Hope you arrange another trip there.
TY!
Just hang around a bit, and you might just see you wish come true…
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