Alicia Kidd Photography

Convocatoria: Exposición fotos de celular II

2011-12-06T09:22:00.000-08:00

Ya demostramos que el celular es una herramienta más en el bulto de un fotógrafo. Ahora, la Galería PL900 de la Casa Aboy y su curadora Alicia Kidd, les invitan a participar en esta convocatoria para lograr la segunda exposición de imágenes tomadas con el celular. Queremos que quede claro, que las fotos tomadas con celular son piezas de arte y merecen su espacio en las paredes de una galería.

Donativo:
$5.00 por imagen, $15.00 por cuatro (4) imágenes.

Fecha limite de entrega de fotos y donativos:
Lunes 26 de marzo de 2012

Apertura:
Jueves 26 de abril de 2012

Impresiones:
Cada foto escogida será impresa con las siguientes especificaciones: Tamaño 5" x 5" ó 4" x 6" en papel fotográfico montado sobre “foamboard” negro, cortado sin bordes. La Casa Aboy se encargará de todas las impresiones.

Reglas:
Tema libre. Las fotos que se sometan deben haber sido tomadas con un teléfono celular. Se permiten fotos de aplicaciones u otros programas de cualquier plataforma (iOS, Android, Blackberry etc). No se aceptarán fotos retocadas en computadora. El donativo sugerido es para consideración a participar en la exposición. Se le notificará si su foto/s participaran en la exposición.

Información adicional:
El donativo deberá ser llevado a la Casa Aboy en o antes de la fecha límite de entrega, lunes 26 de marzo de 2012 dentro de un sobre con su nombre completo y el título de su obra. No se aceptarán imágenes después del 26 de marzo. Las imágenes se pueden enviar por correo electrónico a la curadora Alicia Kidd: photos@aliciakidd.com o se pueden llevar a la Casa Aboy en un CD. No se imprimirán no se colgarán fotos que no hayan sido pagadas. Se seleccionarán impresiones para el archivo permanente de la Galería y se incluirán en el catálogo de la exposición.

Horario de la Casa Aboy:
Lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.
Ave. Ponce de León #900 esquina Calle Aboy Miramar, PR
Tel: 787-723-7715

Behind the Scenes video!

2011-11-04T19:58:00.000-07:00

This photoshoot was done back in july for the invitation of my Day of the Dead exhibition. Photos will be up until dicember in the Museo Las Américas in Ballajá Old San Juan and also a large selection of images are being exhibited in La Respuesta in Santurce.

Enjoy!

Exposición ORO WIN

2011-09-06T16:37:00.001-07:00

Exposición ORO WIN, a photo by AKidd on Flickr.

Invitación de la exposición Oro Win del fotógrafo Andy Richter en la Galería PL900 de la Casa Aboy a las 7:00 p.m. jueves 22 de septiembre de 2011

Curadora: Alicia Kidd

Dirección de la Casa Aboy:
Ave. Ponce de León #900 esquina calle Aboy en Miramar, PR

Clausura de la Exposición fotos de celular

2011-07-22T15:31:00.000-07:00

Están cordialmente invitados al cierre de nuestra exposición de fotos tomadas con celulares.

Aquí verán algunas fotografías de Babby Quiñones durante la noche de apertura.

Convocatoria: Exposición fotos de celular

2011-05-21T10:40:00.000-07:00

Camino al Batey" por Alicia Kidd 2010 ©

El celular es una herramienta más en el bulto de un fotógrafo. Se pueden capturar buenas imágenes ya sean instantáneas o más elaboradas utilizando el aparato que llevamos a todas partes. La Galeria PL900 de la Casa Aboy y su curadora Alicia Kidd les invitan a participar en esta convocatoria para lograr una exposición de imágenes tomadas con el celular.

Donativo:

$5.00 por imagen, $15.00 por cuatro (4) imágenes.

Fecha limite de entrega:

Martes 21 de junio de 2011

Apertura:

Jueves 30 de junio de 2011

Las imágenes quedarán exhibidas por 26 días.

Impresiones:

Cada foto escogida será impresa con las siguientes especificaciones: Tamaño 5"x5" ó 4"x6" en papel fotográfico impreso sobre "styrene", sin bordes. La Casa Aboy se encargará de imprimir las fotos en el papel de la mejor calidad disponible.

Reglas:

Las fotos que se sometan deben haber sido tomadas con un teléfono celular. Se permiten fotos de aplicaciones u otros programas de cualquier plataforma (iOS, Android, Blackberry etc). No se aceptarán fotos retocadas en computadora. El donativo deberá ser llevado a la Casa Aboy en o antes de la fecha límite de entrega, martes 21 de junio de 2011 dentro de un sobre con su nombre completo y el título de su obra. Las imágenes se pueden enviar por correo electrónico a la curadora Alicia Kidd: photos@aliciakidd.com o se pueden dejar en la Casa Aboy en un CD. Horario de la Casa Aboy: lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m. Se puede comunicar con Alicia Kidd al 787-466-7371 si necesita coordinar una cita a su conveniencia para la entrega de las imágenes y/o el donativo.

One week in Santo Domingo

2011-03-14T13:48:00.000-07:00

The past week has been exiting, amusing and draining. All at the same time! I absolutely love private workshops, these can be one on one or in small groups. The workshops so far have been extremely fun and I really hope to keep coming back for more workshops in the next few months.

Location Lighting with Flash workshop. In the photo is model/sing Sharonid and my student Lucila in the far right of the frame.

Shot during the workshop. In the background, working on his own set of photos is my friend and fixer for this location, Pedro Genaro.

This house has allot of history. Built in the 1920s, it now serves as the meeting point for a group of men called "Los Negros de Guerra" who keep many traditions held in easter week.

"Los negros de Guerra", dressed in their carnaval attire.

These are a few photos of another workshop, Point and Shoot Basics for a family who were a very creative and hilarious group. Needless to say this was a very fun workshop, we went to an agronomy fair in Santo Domingo. Hense the farm animals.

A few more days to go before returning home... Hopefully I'll be back soon for another round of workshops.

Talleres Particulares

2011-02-11T09:01:00.000-08:00

Estaré impartiendo talleres particulares de fotografía por tiempo limitado.

Reserva tu taller particular hoy mismo!

Fotografía básica
Adaptado a tus necesidades, este taller está diseñado para expander tus
límites creativos ayudándote a entender desde lo más básico de la fotografía digital. Si eres principiante o si ya eres un experto utilizando tu cámara, esta experiencia te ayudará a ver de una manera diferente.

Iluminación portátil con flash
Añádele una luz hermosa a tus fotografías. Aprende a utilizar tu flash
en toda su capacidad. En este taller los participantes experimentaran
con diferentes técnicas de iluminación bajo condiciones extremas
en exteriores.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Dos días, cinco módulos; un programa versátil.
Agiliza y organiza tu negocio fotográfico con Lightroom, el programa
especializado en fotografía más usado por profesionales de la industria.
Aprende su facilidad para disparar y mostrar una sesión fotográfica
al instante, editar y procesar cientos de imágenes a la vez, entre muchas
otras técnicas.

Edición y creación de un cuerpo de trabajo
Para presentar tu trabajo primero debes de saber editarlo. Aunque tu propósito sea enseñarle a tus amigos tus vacaciones familiares o presentar una propuesta a una galería, este taller te ayudará a definir tu mejor trabajo.

Fotografía analógica: post-proceso alternativo
Olvídate de tu súper moderna cámara digital. Vamos a experimentar con otros medios en la creación de imágenes. En este taller utilizaremos cámaras tanto de formato medio como de 35mm para crear fotos y procesarlas de formas alternas.

“Digital Bootcamp”
Dos días intensivos de fotografía digital básica, iluminación portátil con flash y edición de trabajo. Tres talleres en uno. La forma más divertida de aprender es en la práctica.

4 a 6 horas de taller personalizado a sus necesidades, a domicilio y en localización acordada. Precio por persona. Para más información escriba a photos@aliciakidd.com o llame al 787.466.7371

Promoción válida hasta enero 31 del 2011. Pregunte por los descuentos disponibles para alumnos de Alicia Kidd Photography. Precios y más info en mi página de facebook: facebook.com/aliciakiddphotography

Un verdadero guerrero

2010-09-22T00:15:00.000-07:00

Participantes del primer taller de Sebastián Beláustegui en República Dominicana.

Suki en acción en el salón de clases (IDF), enseñándonos cómo creo sus fotografías de "Burning Man".

Un taller con un gran propósito y mucho sentimiento. Cuántas personas pueden decir que han entregado su vida y alma a la fotografía documental de comunidades y personas que apenas conocen? Personas que le tomas una fotografía y creas una relación increíble. La realidad de la fotografía documental es que puede ser triste y cruda pero en este taller nos hemos encontrado con una comunidad humilde y feliz. Nos han abierto las puertas a sus casas, nos ofrecen lo poco que tienen por hacernos sentir cómodos y nos dan de su tiempo y paciencia. Salimos con fotografías y memorias que guardaremos y nunca olvidaremos. Aquí van algunas de las fotos tomadas por los estudiantes, un grupo muy trabajador y talentoso.

fotografía por Ana María Matta.

fotografía por Alejandro Gómez-Tagle.

fotografía por Adriana Hoyos

fotografía por Héctor Vilorio.

fotografía por Victoria Thomen

fotografía por Maria del Carmen Vieties

fotografía por Fabio Vio.

fotografía por Pedro Genaro Rodríguez.

fotografía por Pedro Padilla.

Próximo Taller!

Puede ver la imagen más grande en www.aliciakidd.com bajo "Workshops"

Una experiencia fotográfica, humana y de aprendizaje única. Acompañados junto uno de los fotógrafos documentales más reconocidos en Latinoamérica, visitaremos comunidades de bateyes mientras aprendemos cómo construir nuestros foto-documental en situaciones reales.

Un recorrido por diferentes comunidades en Bateyes del país. ¡Una experiencia única!

Fecha: Octubre 1 al 3, 2010

Precio por estudiante: USD$500.00

Pasajes, estadias y comidas en República Dominicana no están incluidos en el costo del taller. Para reservar debe dar un deposito de la mitad, USD$250.00. En caso de cancelación depósitos no son reembolsables. Cupo limitado. Para más información sobre cómo reservar y sobre el curso escriba a: photos@aliciakidd.com o llame al 787.466.7371 o 829-289-0676

Más info en Facebook: Alicia Kidd Photography

Biografía del instructor:

Sebastián ”Suki” Belaustegui

Nació en Buenos Aires, Argentina en 1969 y en la actualidad vive en Tepoztlan, México.

De formación autodidacta como fotógrafo documentalista, desde 1991 se ha dedicado a fotografiar el mundo nativo de Latinoamérica, publicando en el 2003 el libro “Guardianes del Tiempo”. Retratos del espíritu de América Latina. Para su realización recorrió 10 países y convivió con 25 comunidades indígenas. El prólogo del libro fue escrito por José Saramago, premio Nóbel de literatura.

En la actualidad trabaja en su nuevo proyecto editorial: “África en América” documentando las herencias culturales Africanas en el continente Americano

Sus trabajos han sido publicados en revistas y libros internacionales como Nacional Geographic (Portada febrero 2005), Los Ángeles Times, Newsweek, etc. y a realizado numerosas conferencias y exhibiciones de su fotografías en museos y galerías de arte a través del continente Americano. Entre otros premios, obtuvo el primer premio “Fundación nuevo mundo a la nueva fotografía Argentina”, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Argentina.

Hisptamatic Awesomeness!

2010-09-09T10:22:00.000-07:00

Hi, my name is Alicia and I'm addicted to the awesome Hipstamatic iphone app...

Digital yet analog! Oh the fun! I have been shooting with this iphone app since July and I can't imagine my life without it. Stumbled upon the app through a friend of a friend at a wedding I was shooting. I have a few examples of all the film types, lens and flashes you can combine and play with. See below. The prints are amazing. I do however, wish for a few changes, updates and new upgrades. To name a few, sometimes it crashes and takes a while to process the image and you might miss a shot while waiting for the print. (Its not an actual print guys.) I need more lenses and more cool films! That last one was just my impulses talking. I can't wait for updates and upgrades.

You have no idea of the amount of shit I've taken pictures of with my phone... Quite literally actually. See my puppy, he's an "artist of the butt" as I call it. His poop forms of all kinds of letters and chinese characters. Not kidding. No pictures of that though, its disturbing, I know. But still, its hilarious. I have pictures of the letters P, M, K, T & I and he even dots his i's! No actual words yet though, he's just a pup!

Ok, so here are a few photos that I will dare to share. No poop, I promise. There are quite a few combinations, so bare with me. You'll notice, there are a few repeats these are called sets. I try keep some consistency within the sets. Comments and critiques are always welcome. Please enjoy!

Old San Jun, Puerto Rico. Burial of Lolita Lebrón, a political activist and cultural icon.

lens: Kaimal Mark II, film: Kodot Verichrome, flash: off

lens: Jimmy, film: BlacKeys B+W, flash: off

lens: Lucifer V!, film: Blanko, flash: off

Yen-yén Sang Kidd, my French Bulldog puppy. (the "Butt Artist")

lens: Jimmy, film: Kodot Verichrome, flash: off

Metro

lens: Roboto Glitter, film: BlacKeys B+W, flash: off

lens: Helga Vicking, film: BlackKeys B+W, flash: off

Miscellaneous

lens: Jimmy, film: Pistil, flash:off

Abstract

lens: Roboto Glitter, film: BlacKeys B+W, frlash off

Want it? Just buy it from the App Store. Check out their site, it's awesome too! http://hipstamaticapp.com/

Exposición de Fotografía Abstracta un éxito!

2010-08-29T07:54:00.000-07:00

Con el propósito de recaudar fondos para nuestra Casa Aboy, todas las fotografías de los participantes del taller de fotografía abstracta están a la venta. Cada pieza es una serie limitada de 10 ampliaciones que tienen un costo de $85.00 cada impresión. Estas se imprimirán en papel lustre 12"x18".

En su mayoría las obras expuestas son parte del curso impartido por la curadora y fotógrafa Alicia Kidd. El mismo es uno de una serie de cursos a impartirse en Casa Aboy.

¡Gracias por tu apoyo!

Escrito por: Su-Jeng Sang

Las obras estarán expuestas hasta Octubre 2, 2010.

Más información llame al 787.466.7371 o déjeme un mensaje.

Algunas imágenes de la actividad.

"With the sole purpose of collecting funds for our cultural center, Casa Aboy and its photographic gallery, all photographs are on sale. Each piece is a limited series of 10 prints worth $85.00. They will be printed in lustre paper at 12"x18".

Most photographs are part of a course which was held in Casa Aboy by curator and Photographer Alicia Kidd. It is part of a series of workshops which will be given in the next months.

Thank you all for your support!

For more information please call 787.466.7371 or leave a comment. Here are some images if the opening. Enjoy!"

Participantes del Taller y exposición, "Workshop and exposition participants"

Nina López

Raquel Torres-Arzola

Silvestrina Rodríguez

Ivette Fred Rivera

Guillermo del Toro

Participantes de la exposición, "Exposition participants":

Isabel Batteria

Ana Maria Matta

Manuel Gatell

Manuel “Gonzo” Gonzalez

Gabriel López Albarrán

Leonardo André Laboy

Curadora e Instructora, "Curator and Workshop Instructor"

Alicia Kidd

Waited until closing to take this one, it's very hard to choose favorites when it comes to art but this is my favorite corner so far in the gallery. There are three different photographers here, Gabriel López Albarrán, Isabel Batteria & Leonardo André Laboy (in order from right to left). Awesomeness.

Exposición Fotografía Abstracta

2010-08-20T12:58:00.000-07:00

Casa Aboy y su Galería Fotográfica PL900

le invita a su primera exposición colectiva de fotografía abstracta.

Viernes 27 de agosto, 2010 a las 7:30 p.m.

Curadora: Alicia Kidd

Avenida Ponde de León #900 Miramar

Photography Bootcamp Workshop

2010-08-18T11:33:00.000-07:00

When I set out to give private workshops, I usually go through the process of getting to know my student before hand. I know what gear they have and what they need to learn in order to use what they have in more efficient ways. Needless to say, when it's absolutely necessary I make recommendations on what to buy and what to keep on your wish list for a while. Using what we already have available to us at that moment is what I emphasizes on.

In this particular workshop, I created a "Bootcamp style" course that went through documentary photography, fashion photography, pre-production, production, shoot, post process and in between we also did a little creative and alternative image process techniques. We dove into the world of film! Oh how I love the smell! I already knew the student, knew what she needed to learn and what she wanted to experiment with. Locations are in Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, we did a little scouting, researching and product shots too.

Here are a few photos of the behind the scenes and a few photos I managed to shoot while teaching. The way I taught this course was through practice.

Behind the scenes, the set design, lighting and concept all part the workshop experience.

That's me, details, details... Photo by student Claudia Sofia Torres.

I shot a couple just to break the ice and have the model feel confortable, and to get the student thinking of different angles and compositions.

Black and white film, I'm in love with that film.

Visiting Bateyes. The first class was documentary with analog cameras. Slide 120 film taken with Mamiya C220 my trusty TLR camera.

Slide 120 film taken with Mamiya C220 my trusty TLR camera.

Student hard at work in product photography class.

These were actually taken with my iphone. The Hipstamatic app is my favorite app at the moment.

The chemicals. Breathe in deeply...

Fotografía abstracta

2010-08-03T17:45:00.000-07:00

Taller de fotografía abstracta
Básico a intermedio

Acompáñanos a compartir una experiencia nueva de taller fotográfico. Durante dos días participarás de actividades diseñadas para aumentar tu habilidad visual y desarrollar una manera diferente de interpretar lo que ves. Experimentarás tanto con la fotografía analógica como con la digital, enfocándote en abstraer la realidad: ver lo que está justo frente a ti, desde otras perspectivas.
Entrarás al mundo del movimiento, los reflejos, las sombras, las exposiciones múltiples y muchas otras técnicas que cambiarán tu sentido de lo que es la fotografía.

El taller incluye clases tipo seminario en las que participarán invitados especiales. Además, habrá sesiones fotográficas en locaciones. Asimismo, se realizarán evaluaciones grupales de los trabajos realizados durante el día. De igual manera, cada participante recibirá atención individualizada de la instructora y curadora, Alicia Kidd.

Al finalizar el taller se escogerán las mejores fotografías para exhibirlas en una exposición colectiva, en la que los estudiantes del taller participarán junto con otros profesionales del lente y artistas plásticos. La muestra se expondrá en la Galería PL 900 de la Casa Aboy, a finales de agosto. (Espacios limitados).

Sesiones del taller:
Privadas: del 2 al 6 de agosto de 2010
Grupal (12 personas máximo): 7 y 8 de agosto de 2010
Horario: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lugar: Casa Aboy, Avenida Ponce de León #900
Costo por persona: $65.00
Espacios limitados

Importante: Para reservar su lugar en el taller deberá pagar un depósito de $32.50. El resto del pago se efectuará el día del inicio del taller. En caso de cancelar su participación, el depósito no será devuelto.

Para reservaciones o información adicional puede comunicarse con: Alicia Kidd: 787-466-7371 Casa Aboy: 787-723-7715

Convocatoria
Exposición fotográfica

Casa Aboy y su Galería Fotográfica PL900 invita a participar en una exposición colectiva sobre el arte de la fotografía abstracta.
En la misma pueden exponer fotógrafos(as) profesionales y aficionados(as), así como los(as) participantes en el taller de Fotografía abstracta que se ofrecerá en Casa Aboy los días 2 al 6 de agosto.

Fechas importantes:
Fecha límite entrega: 23 de agosto, 2010
Fecha de exposición: 27 de agosto, 2010

Reglas:
1. La participación en la exposición es gratuita.
2. No se requiere que fotógrafos(as) aficionados(as) y profesionales tomen el taller de Fotografía abstracta para participar en la exposición.
3. La entrega preliminar de las fotografías para su evaluación, deberá efectuarse en formato digital .jpg o el formato original crudo. Estas se deberán enviar por email a: photos@aliciakidd.com con su nombre completo, número de teléfono y título de la imagen. Cada participante puede enviar cuatro imágenes para la curación.
4. Las fotografías no pueden ser retocadas en exceso con Photoshop. Se requiere crear imágenes abstractas con la cámara.
5. Las obras escogidas deben ser impresas en tamaño: 12” x 16”. Impresión o revelado: papel fotográfico semi-mate.
6. Se exhibirá dos obras por personas. Todas las obras deberán ser enmarcadas con paspartú blanco tamaño 20” x 24”.
7. Debe colocar su nombre, apellido y título de la obra en la parte posterior de la impresión.
8. No se aceptarán obras después del el lunes 23 de agosto de 2010, que es la fecha límite de entrega. La exposición será el 27 de agosto, 2010.

Para más información escriba a: photos@aliciakidd.com o llame al 787-466-7371.

Cierre Exposición Áfirca en América

2010-07-03T11:24:00.000-07:00

Thank you for being a part of this great experience!

Fresh

2010-07-03T11:10:00.000-07:00

Never had the time to post this, shame on me. Better late than never.

It was an awesome experience to curate and be part of an exposition that was purely abstract art. Many puerto rican artists participated from the COA group, an interesting and talented group of artists.

Here are a few photos I managed to take during the night of the opening. Comments are always welcomed. Thanks for reading :)

Exposición África en América en Galería Casa Aboy

2010-05-22T10:37:00.000-07:00

Exitosa apertura de la exposición de Sebastián Belaustegui en la Galería Fotográfica Casa Aboy. Localizada en la Ave. Ponce de León #900, San Juan PR

Las fotografías permanecerán exhibidas hasta finales de junio.

Algunas fotos del evento. Pueden ver más en facebook Alicia Kidd Photography

Mima en La Respuesta

2010-05-02T08:11:00.000-07:00

Live, good music.

Guitar & Lead Singer: Yarimir Cabán
Guitar & Keys: Jonas Shelton
Drums & Percussion: Mark Underwood
Drums: Efraín Martínez
Base: Ariel Robles
Keys: Juanqui
Backup Vocals: Blanqui & Enoch

Photos by Alicia Kidd
More photos on the facebook page.

Stopmotion video MIMA

2010-04-27T07:50:00.000-07:00

Here's a preview of what I've been working on this past weekend. To view photos go to my website www.aliciakidd.com Follow the link to Mima's myspace and listen to good music! Enjoy!

ENSAYO MIMA

mima | MySpace Music Videos

África en América

2010-04-21T14:54:00.000-07:00

África en América

La herencia de las comunidades africanas en el continente americano

La exposición estará compuesta por las culturas:

1 Garifunas de Belice, Guatemala y Honduras, una cultura que por sus tradiciones y formas ha sido incluida en las listas de Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO.

2 Rituales de santería en Cuba

3 Carnaval de Trinidad y Tobago y de Barranquillas, Colombia

4 Carnaval y rituales espirituales del candomblé en Salvador, Bahía, Brasil

5 Retratos de la cultura negra en las costas de guerrero y Veracruz, México

Descripción del Proyecto documental “África en América”

Como segundo paso en mi búsqueda documental de las raíces americanas, y una vez concluido el trabajo anterior que culminó con la publicación del libro Guardianes del Tiempo, he decidido seguir los caminos de las raíces Afro Americanas, la herencia cultural de los esclavos Africanos en diferentes puntos del continente, su diversidad cultural y espiritual, su presente. Este proyecto editorial incluye carnavales, rituales, danzas y música tradicionales, así como escenas de la vida cotidiana y retratos que se presentará en la forma de libro, una vez concluido el trabajo.

En esta época de globalización las tradiciones de las minorías étnicas se están evaporando. Después de documentar por 10 años las culturas nativas del continente americano, realicé un trabajo sobre la santería en Cuba. Esa experiencia me abrió los ojos a un tema que merecía ser contado por su historia y su riqueza pasada y presente que, al igual que muchos de los pueblos americanos que había visitado en años anteriores, se encuentra en vías de desaparecer: la culturas Afro Americanas. La intención es realizar una visión global, general, de su presencia en diversas partes del continente.

El objetivo es, a través de la fotografía artística documental, dar a estas culturas una plataforma para sí mismos, de forma que se conozcan y se den a conocer: crear junto con ellos su testimonio de vida, y llevar su voz al resto del mundo sobre sus riquezas y así mostrar su diversidad, con el fin último de despertar un respeto para ellas y ante nada una conciencia del valor de su presencia como tesoro del continente y de la humanidad.

Como ser humano, mi alma se alimenta de la posibilidad de poder contribuir a documentar estas culturas, pues para mí es fundamental que se les valore y se les dedique atención y respeto a su belleza. Y como artista, una imagen puede ser leída o interpretada por cualquier ciudadano del planeta, es una forma de comunicar en un lenguaje universal, lo que yo considero que es mi arte, mi herramienta de trabajo y la forma en que mejor me expreso, con el fin último de dejar un registro en el paso del tiempo, ese mismo tiempo que se esta llevando las culturas.

Texto por Sebastián Beláustegui.

Sobre el fotógrafo:

Nació en Buenos Aires, Argentina en 1969 y en la actualidad vive en Tepoztlan, México. De formación autodidacta como fotógrafo documentalista, desde 1991 se ha dedicado a fotografiar el mundo nativo de Latinoamérica, publicando en el 2003 el libro “Guardianes del Tiempo” Retratos del espíritu de América Latina. Para su realización recorrió 10 países y convivió con 25 comunidades indígenas

El prólogo del libro fue escrito por José Saramago, premio Nóbel de literatura.

En la actualidad trabaja en su nuevo proyecto editorial: “África en América” documentando las herencias culturales Africanas en el continente Americano

Entre otros premios, obtuvo el primer premio “Fundación nuevo mundo a la nueva fotografía Argentina”, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Argentina.

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Adobe LightRoom Workshop in Santo Domingo and San Juan a good experience!

2010-03-17T17:10:00.000-07:00

Before going on to the next endeavor, I just wanted to pause for a minute and reflect on the past three weeks.

The big event was the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Workshop with photographer Kendrick Disch. We gave in total three great workshops, two in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and one in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was a very cool experience to do a photography program workshop! Adobe Lightroom is definitely a great tool, a must have for anyone who needs a database solution and a smart and quick post-processing engine.

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The Santo Domingo Group!

The San Juan group!

More to come. For now, this is just a quick look back. Thank you for reading and thanks to the participants for their support!

Taller de Fotografía Documental con Sebastián Beláustegui

2010-02-28T15:54:00.000-08:00

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Una experiencia fotográfica, humana y de aprendizaje única. Acompañados de uno de los fotógrafos de documentales más reconocidos en Latinoamérica, visitaremos comunidades de bateyes mientras aprenderemos cómo construir nuestros foto-documentales en situaciones reales.

Ruta: Bermejo, Lima Y Palo Bonito. Los tres Bateyes están entre La Romana y el Ceibo, cerca del municipio de Guaymate. Ruta está sujeta a cambios para aprovechar sitauciones fotográficas que se presenten en el camino.

Términos y condiciones: Para reservar su cupo es necesario un depósito de la mitad del costo total. Depósito: USD$ 250 RD$9,250.00 Costo total: USD$500.00 ó RD$18,500.00. En caso de cancelación depósitos no son reembolsables.

Cupo limitado. Le sugerimos guardar su espacio lo más pronto posible. Fecha límite para reservar 15 de abril, 2010. Fecha límite para entrega del total de pagos es el 20 de abril, 2010. No se aceptarán pagos, bajo ninguna condición, después de dicha fecha. Su espacio no será reservado si no hace un depósito.

Transportación a los Bateyes está incluida en el costo del taller, sin embargo es opcional. Para más información sobre cómo reservar y sobre el curso escriba a: photos@aliciakidd.com o llame al 787.466.7371.

Location Lighting Workshop in Santo Domingo, success!

2010-02-03T16:10:00.000-08:00

I would like to thank the IDF (Instituto Dominicano de Fotografía) for their support with my crazy-last minute workshop ideas... Although the group was small, I believe it was for the best. We had more than enough time to get to the location and prep the shoot. I got some great insight from the students for the next few workshops and I'll keep bringing amazing photographers to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Here are a couple of photos I managed to take during the workshop.

A few other behind the scenes by Su-Jeng Sang.

That's me working and a few students.

Explaining a few ways to trigger the flash off camera.

Adobe Lightroom Workshops with Kendrick Disch

2010-02-03T08:24:00.000-08:00

Kendrick Disch goes to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic & San Juan, Puerto Rico

Here's all the info you need to enroll. Any questions feel free to email me.

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Information:
These workshops are designed to be an intensive Adobe Lightroom workflow course where participants will learn the power of one essential photography program.

How does lightroom work? The Modular approach, Importing images into your catalog, Organizing your Images, Editing Images, All about develop presets, When and how to edit in PhotoShop CS4, Exporting & What to do with your photos after exporting.

Itinerary:

This is San Juan, Puerto Rico's three day workshop, itinerary could change. Complete itineraries will be sent via email to all participants.

Instructor's Bio:
Kendrick Disch is an editorial and wedding photographer based in Atlanta, GA. When he's not shooting or retouching, Kendrick is usually working with Burn Photo as a digital image workflow specialist working primarily with commercial photographers to ensure every shoot is captured, sorted, backed up, delivered, and archived quickly and efficiently. Kendrick has been a multimedia technology 'Coach' for nearly 10 years. He was a multimedia support specialist at the University of Arkansas for several years before moving on to be the first multimedia coordinator at the renowned Santa Fe Photography Workshops for a few seasons including time spent shooting and training in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. He then got invited to the Maine Media Workshops in Rockport, Maine to manage a growing IT department which included 3 state of the art Photoshop/Lightroom learning labs. He has worked side by side with some of the best photographers in the world to help students learn the newest techniques of digital imaging. To view his portfolio visit: www.kendrickdisch.com

Additional Information:
What do you need to bring to this workshop? Basic March 5th, 2010 in Santo Domingo:
Laptop with your images.
Portable backup drive (if you already have one)
Lightroom demo installed at least one day before workshop.

Advanced March 6th and 7th, 2010 in Santo Domingo:
Your SLR camera, lens, batteries, external flash, extra batteries and extra memory cards, your laptop with your images. A portable backup drive (if you already have one), Lightroom demo installed at least one day before workshop.

Getting Started with Lightroom in San Juan, Puerto Rico. March 12, 13 and 14, 2010:
Your SLR camera, lens, batteries, external flash, extra batteries and extra memory cards, your laptop with your images. A portable backup drive (if you already have one), Lightroom demo installed at least one day before workshop.

Who should take this workshop?
Amateurs and Advanced digital photographers. This workshop is only an Adobe Lightroom course, basic digital photography will not be covered in class.

Enrollment is limited to 15 participants for these workshops, we encourage you to register as early as possible. To reserve your space please email info@aliciakidd.com please specify which workshop you're interested in. For more information please call or email Alicia Kidd at 787.466.7371 & photos@aliciakidd.com or info@aliciakidd.com

Terms and conditions:
Price does not include any materials, transportation, hotel / airfare or breakfast / lunch. There will be refreshments and snacks in the classroom and water bottles for the workshops which include on location shoots. We recommend all students bring cash for quick stops or any foods needed for the day. A deposit of $150 is needed to reserve your space. Full payment is required by March 1st, No refunds will be provided after February 23rd. In case of cancellations 10 days before workshop date, deposits will not be reimbursed. Classroom in Puerto Rico is Casa Aboy, directions Casa Aboy can be found in google maps. Classroom in Santo Domingo is IDF, for address and directions email info@aliciakidd.com or look IDF in facebook (Instituto Dominicano de Fotografía) For recommendations on Hotels and travel information please email info@aliciakidd.com or call Su-Jeng Sang 787-425-3648, producer and coordinator of these workshops. Thanks!

The field of Hope

2010-01-29T08:38:00.001-08:00

An inspiration from Haiti, Desir Wiltes is a 24 year old medicine student who took into his own hands the large task of taking care of hundreds of wounded victims of the recent earthquakes in the island. Minutes after the earthquake Desir Wiltes was visited by neighbors and friends who have been seriously hurt. People kept arriving and Desir kept giving everything he can.

He felt that since his family was unharmed it is his responsibility to treat the wounded who arrived to the soccer field in his neighborhood. Two of his friends and Desir decide to manage the field as an organized refuge and make shift clinic. With their own money, they buy all the medicine and necessary materials to treat and cure his people. Recently they have been receiving donations of food, clothes, medicine and camping tents. More help is needed.

Outside the city Puerto Príncipe, Haiti a soccer field reguges more than 100 families, victims of the recent earthquake. (view large)

Distracted by the people passing by the refuge. (view large)

Riky (left) talking to one of the administrator of the refuge Desir Wiltes, a 24 year old Haitian medicine student. Before the arrival of the United Nations, Wiltes, with the help of two friends from med school, have taken responsibility of all the medical assistance in the soccer field which acts as a make-shift clinic. With little or no money these students buy all the medicine needed to cure their wounded, more than 300 families. Desir says, "Since my family is well and these people are not, I feel it is my duty to help them". (view large)

Desir Wiltes, a 24 year old Haitian medicine student. (view large)

Ricardo García, a Dominican volunteer from La Romana, talks to a Haitian family who have found refuge in this soccer field. This family has developed affection towards Riky, so much so that the children greeted him by jumping up and hugging him like of their own. Riky spends as much time as he can with this family teaching the kids small words in Spanish and learning and perfecting his Creole. (view large)

One the children introduces himself in Spanish. (view large)

A small girl drinks from the water meant to wash the dirty dishes. (view large)

The youngest child of this family, found us walking in the field and took us to where his brother was lying sick with a high fever. A few minutes later one the doctors who we traveled with, diagnosed him with critical health condition due to a number of ailments. (view large)

With only 18 days, Princess Miraky (Miracle Princess) is being taken care of by complete strangers.
Her parents died during the earthquake while trying to rescue her four brothers. She is the only survivor of her family. (view large)

Riky carries a girl who is swolen and sick from malnutrition. (view large)

One of the doctors carefully examines a child who has been seriously injured by the quake. (view large)

Adults and children greet Desir. Although he has not yet graduated from medicine, due to his great help the people of the refuge respect him and treat him like family. (view large)

More photos soon on my web site www.aliciakidd.com
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2010!

2010-01-12T13:17:00.001-08:00

Workshops in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Caribbean and USA are being planned and confirmed this month. 2010 looks promising! More photographers, more professionals in many areas of photography and amazing teachers with amazing work. Most of all honest and truly passionate professionals will be working with me to bring spectacular photographic techniques to the places I've chosen. We will be offering weekend and week long workshops for professionals, amateurs and students of all disciplines inside photography including documentary, commercial, interior, studio portraiture, environmental portraiture, experimental, wedding and events. More info on all workshops will be posted on my website, www.aliciakidd.com with all the information you need.

Stay up to date with my projects, follow me on twitter and facebook.

Taller Fotográfico en Santo Domingo con Alicia Kidd

2009-12-05T17:26:00.000-08:00

Estos son los talleres que estaremos ofreciendo en Santo Domingo desde enero 19 hasta el 31. El itinerario completo de cada taller se le enviará a los estudiantes matriculados. Le sugerimos que reserve su asiento lo antes posible. Para reservar su espacio envíe un mensaje a photos@aliciakidd.com o llame al 787.466.7371

“Workflow” de un Fotógrafo: Organización y Catalogación

Utilizando LightRoom2 como herramienta

Básico a Intermedio

Precio por grupo, minimo 15

$175.00usd

(Privado 25 al 29 de enero $225.00)

viernes 22 de Enero 2010

Se enseñarán las formas lógicas del flujo de trabajo de un fotógrafo basado en el programa LightRoom de Adobe.

Salón de clase para talleres en grupo del IDF. El Instituto de Fotografía localizado en la Ave. Abraham Lincoln No. 456, no están a cargo de inscripciones, para información de estos talleres por favor comuniquese con Alicia Kidd enviando un email a photos@aliciakidd.com

Iluminación Portátil con Flash

Básico a Intermedio

Grupo, minimo 12

$215.00usd

sábado 23 al 24 de Enero 2010

Mostraremos fuera de la sala de clases y de forma detallada e intensiva técnicas de iluminación con equipo portátil estilo foto-safari. Lugar e itinerario se le enviará únicamente a los estudiantes matriculados. La transportación está incluida.

Fotografía Digital Básica

Uso y manejo de la cámara SLR en modo manual

Básico a Intermedio

Grupo, minimo 8, 31 de enero

$125.00usd

Privado, 18 al 25 de Enero 2010

$175.00usd

Además de estar abierto al público en general, el taller servirá como preparación para aquellos interesados el próximo taller avanzado organizado por Alicia Kidd. Este taller básico puede ser tomado de forma individual o grupal.

Participantes aprenderán los conceptos básicos de la fotografía digital como composición, exposición, manejo de luz y sobre todo cómo aprovechar al máximo su cámara digital. Se aplicarán conceptos y técnicas utilizadas en fotografía documental de la revista National Geographic. Se requiere llevar cámara, lente gran angular, telefoto, flash, pilas adicionales para la cámara, pilas adicionales para el flash, memoria, tripode y cualquier otro accesorio que quieran utilizar o del cuál tengan alguna duda.

Costo de taller en grupo incluye refrigerios, transportación hacia y desde localización (sábado). Costo de talleres privados incluye 4 horas de taller personalizado a sus necesidades a domicilio y en localización acordada. Precio por persona. Para más información visita www.aliciakidd.com Escriba a photos@aliciakidd.com o llame al 787.466.7371 ó 787.425.3648. Promoción válida hasta Enero 31 del 2010, exclusivamente para Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.

Santo Domingo Workshop

2009-11-23T07:15:00.000-08:00

A blast!

As Raul Touzon said to the class on the last day, this is by far the group with the most progress, dedication and positive energy that we have had. Ever... And that's something.

We had so much fun in Casa de Teatro, everything worked out for the best. I feel that this group has given more and have taken more from this workshop than any other group that I have seen. I hope to go back soon and continue to work with such wonderful and beautiful people.

Opening night could have been a nightmare for me, but it wasn't. It was my first ever presentation... I was a mess! But at least I didn't stutter... :) The way Raul, my mentor presented me made me almost cry. I don't think I've ever heard him say those things in public, much less on a mic in front of an audience. I don't think I've ever felt my stomach want to come out of my throat... sorry about that image, there's no other way to describe the nerves. Anyway, after I presented my work and didn't throw up I thought to my self, "hey, I can do this for a living". Of course not just take pictures, not just teach and travel, I want to show what I do... Never thought I'd do that, perhaps I just thought and exposition would be enough to show my work, but it's not, I like the interaction with people, the questions the comments. It's enriching.

Many thanks to Casa de Teatro, everyone involved and the beautiful models Laura and Patricia. Thanks to my family and friends for the support on Opening night, at least I knew a phew people there!

Patricia

Laura and students at work, practicing panning and movement with flash... As you can CLEARLY see...

I'll leave you with a few photos that some of the students took and I'll add the links of the students as soon as I have them.
:)

photo by Edwin Mendoza

photo by Giselle Moreno

photo by Carlos L

Location Lighting Workshop, success!

2009-10-20T08:15:00.000-07:00

Our final workshop of the year in San Juan, Puerto Rico turned out amazingly sooth. This particular one was taught by yours truly and Raul Touzon. We decided to teach lighting in two different ways, his way and my way! lol Documentary Portraits, where less is more and Portable Studio Lighting, Location Lighting or Environmental Portraits, where light modification is key.

The students pulled out a few tricks of their own and eared the acclaimed yellow label on critique! The models included Patricia Muñiz, beautiful person and amazing flamenco dancer although for this workshop she only modeled for head shots in studio lighting demonstrations. The lovely and talented dancers and musicians from Taller Tamboricua, lead by the amazing teacher and dancer Elia Cortés. Taller Tamboricua is a school of folkloric Puerto Rican dance called "Bomba y Plena"... Amazing! Also on Saturday two wonderful male models accompanied us, Nataniel and Hector, and two beautiful young ladies Viviana and Zuleyka. Thank you Jacklyn for taking the ladies to the set and thank you Jimmy for posting the casting call on your facebook page. What will I ever do without my friends?! Huge hug!

Here are a few pics from us and the students, few of the behind the scenes also. Enjoy!

Teaching a few lighting tricks and vocabulary photo by Raul Touzon

The Studio Lighting demonstration tethered to a macbook pro. photo by Raul Touzon

Students at work, to the right is Raul and our subjects are Tamboricua's dancers and Casa Aboy.

Preparing the set, photo by Fio

Folkloric Dancer photo by: Fio (link coming soon)

Patricia Muñiz photo by Johanny Buré

Mónica photo by Agustín Fas

A movement masterpiece by Winifred Toro, with Casa Aboy's stunning architecture as background.

A very funny moment in El Yunque Rain Forest, where Zunia was working with model Hector and the Nikon Invaders took over the set, here is Zunia's reaction to Fio's directions... Thank you Omar for taking these photos! Yellow all the way!

Thank you all! I hope to see you all very soon!
Take care.

Itinerary for Workshop in October

2009-10-06T09:21:00.000-07:00

We have reviewed the itinerary for October's Workshop which will be held in Casa Aboy October 15th to 18th.

If you are already participating then you have received this as an email. If not, we still have a few spaces available, you are welcome to join to us!

For more info contact me 787.466.7371
See you soon!

Maine Fall Drive

2009-10-03T18:24:00.000-07:00

In a word... WOW! The Maine Fall Drive Workshop was amazing! Amazing locations, amazing production, amazing students and an amazing teacher. I must say, I had the best time driving a mini van behind Raul's van... Crazy driver... The leaves were turning and beautiful landscapes rolled out before our eyes, mountains and mountains of red, orange, yellow and green. Beautiful.

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I hope to return to Maine soon. Perhaps in warmer weather :)

a rainy forest

2009-09-22T15:14:00.000-07:00

Wet... Rain, humidity and moss, lots and lots of moss. That about covers it. That's what went down last week in El Yunque National Rain Forest, when Raul Touzon, finally decided to do a photo essay about one of the most curious rain forests in the world. I learned allot about the forest, things I never imagined and I have the coordinating thing down! At least I think I do... My job wasn't simple, but I enjoyed every moment of it, so much so that it seemed as easy as pie! Here are a few pics I managed to get, I'll be locked in for the next few days trying to write something up for next week, so I'll post this now before I forget!

Working in the forest was... aside from wet... Wonderful and unforgettable!

A little macro and CLS, fired an sb900 camera right lying on the ground, filtered with a leaf.

Thank you Raul, for inspiring me and for guiding me through what I've always wanted to do. This all means the world to me.

more to come!

Santo Domingo!

2009-09-08T08:23:00.000-07:00

¡Así es, escribí Santo Domingo! Ése es nuestro próximo destino para otra asombrosa experiencia de taller. Así que sin mucho que decir, aquí está el itinerario y la imagen del próximo taller.

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Taller de Fotografia con el fotógrafo de National Geographic, Raul Touzon

En Santo Domingo del 19 al 22 de Noviembre del 2009

Este taller va dirigido a profesionales y aficionados de la fotografía que buscan aprender técnicas de vanguardia. Éste es un taller intensivo, donde tendrás una dinámica de educación personalizada con un maestro experto en la fotografía. Para ver la biografía y porfolio de Raul Touzon porfavor visíte su página web www.touzonphoto.com Cupo limitado, le sugerimos que reserve su asiento lo más pronto posible.

Itinerario:

Día 1

jueves 19

Noche de Apertura en Casa Teatro

6:00pm -9:00pm

Día 2

viernes 20

8:00-10:00am

Presentación de Portfolio

10:00-12:00m

Seminario #1

Introducción, Reglas de Composición

y su aplicación Creativa

12:00-1:00pm

Almuerzo

1:30-3:00pm

Seminario #2 Manejo & Entendimiento

de Luz Natural y Flash

4:30-7:00pm

Shoot en la Zona Colonial

Día 3

sábado 21

8:00-11:30am

"One on One" edición/critica

12:00-1:00pm

Almuerzo

1:30-3:00pm

Seminario #3 Edición & Secuencia

3:00-7:00pm

Shoot en la Zona Colonial con modelos

Día 4

domingo 22

8:00-11:30am

Edición/critica en Pantalla

12:00-1:00pm

Almuerzo

1:30-3:00pm

Seminario #4 Sobre los diferentes caminos dentro de la fotografía

4 días intensivos de seminarios exclusivos y “photo shoots”

¿Qué necesitas traer al taller? Portfolio de 10 imágenes. Tu cámara SLR, lentes, baterías, flash externo, tarjetas de memoria y baterías adicionales y tu 'laptop' para editar y criticar fotos en clase. La matrícula está limitada a 16 participantes, así que te invitamos a que te matricules lo antes posible. Para reservar tu espacio puedes escribir a photos@aliciakidd.com o llamar al 787.466.7371. Para reservar tu espacio es necesario un depósito de us$250. En caso de cancelación, este depósito no es reembolsable. El taller se debe pagar por completo 30 días antes de la fecha de inicio.

Para más información llame o escriba a Alicia Kidd al 787.466.7371 ó photos@aliciakidd.com.

También me gustaría invitarles a la noche de apertura en Casa de Teatro el jueves 19 de noviembre de 2009 a partir de las 6.30pm. Allí Raúl Touzón de National Geographic presentará su 'portfolio' y compartirá con los estudiantes y la audiencia.

Santo Domingo!

2009-09-07T16:05:00.000-07:00

That's right, I wrote Santo Domingo! That's our next destination for another amazing workshop experience. So without further adieu, here's the itinerary and an image of the next workshop.

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I would also like to cordially invite you to the Opening Night in Casa de Teatro, Thursday November 19, 2009 at 6:30pm where National Geographic's Raul Touzon will present his portfolio and chat with students and audience.

Location Lighting with Flash with Alicia Kidd & National Geographic’s Raul Touzon

2009-08-26T12:59:00.000-07:00

  October 15 – 18, 2009

Description: amateurs and students of photography who wish to improve their photographic skills and build a stronger portfolio. You will learn not only how to create an image but also how to effectively choose, create and shoot a story.  

Requirements: Students must have a working knowledge of their camera in manual mode.

Itinerary:

Day1: Opening Thursday October 15, 2009
 

Day 2: Friday 9:00am Lecture # equipment review & demonstration 12:00pm Lunch on your own

 1:30pm: Lecture #2 Understanding and Managing Light
4:30pm – 6:30pm Photo shoot in Old San Juan with models

Day 3: Saturday Shoot on your own project 

5:00pm: Return to Casa Aboy 6:00pm – 8:30pm Edit & Critique photo project

 9:00pm – 10:00 pm Photo Shoot with models
 

Day 4: Sunday 9:00am Edit & Critique photo shoot 

12:00pm: Lunch on your own 1:30 – 3:00pm Lecture #3 Edit and Sequence for your portfolio Breaking down a complex Shoot 3:00 -5:00pm Q&A / Closing remarks
 

Additional Information: What do you need to bring to this workshop? Portfolio of 10 images. Your SLR camera, lens, batteries, external flash, extra batteries and extra memory cards, your laptop to edit & critique photos in class. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants for this workshop, we encourage you to register as early as possible. To reserve your space please email raul@touzonphoto.com A deposit of $250 is needed to reserve your space. In case of cancelation Tuition fee is nonrefundable. Workshop must be paid in full 20 days before workshop date. For more information please call or email Alicia Kidd at 787.466.7371 & photos@aliciakidd.com  

About the Instructors: 

Raul Touzon:
Raul is a documentary and underwater photographer who specializes in making images that convey what he refers to as “The Eternity of a Moment”. Raul has traveled extensively in Latin America documenting its cultures and building an extensive collection of dramatic photographs that have been used in many corporate and editorial publications such as: Outdoor Photographer, National Geographic Traveler and the National Geographic Magazine among others.
Raul is a full time educator and instructor producing and teaching world-class workshops for the Santa Fe Workshops and National Geographic Expeditions as well as his own “Experience Series” that take place in Europe.
His images are represented by the National Geographic Image Collection and Getty Images. To view his images go to www.touzonphoto.com

Alicia Kidd:
Described as "a workaholic" and "passionately dedicated to photography and art," Alicia Kidd continuously challenges herself to master and hone her photography skills. She is experienced in both people photography as well as animal portraiture.
Graduating from Altos de Chavon School of Design in 2003, she has worked as a freelance Designer and later developed as a Photographer. As an artist she strives to understand what makes an image exceptional.
Alicia currently works as an assistant to photographer Raul Touzon, a National Geographic Photographer and also produces and teaches photography workshops in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Her images are represented by Alamy and PhotoShelter. You can view her images by visiting www.aliciakidd.com

Workshop Puerto Rico, a Success!

2009-08-26T12:22:00.000-07:00

Since Bill never showed up, the workshop went smoothly. No rain at all, except of course in the rain forest... Here are a few photos we managed to take during the four days of fun and learning. Next workshop is in October, I'll have more info on that in the next post.

Raul in action, photo by Alicia Kidd

photo by Alicia Kidd

photo by Omar Vera

Raul's camera.. of course... photo by Alicia Kidd

photo by Omar Vera

photo by Raul Touzon

Interview Canal 6, photo by Alicia Kidd

More on up coming workshops in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and USA in a few days. At the moment I'm in Santo Domingo, finishing a photo project and scouting locations for our next workshop in Dominican Republic in November 15 to 21, 2009. For more info please contact me.

Los Altos

2009-07-21T15:44:00.000-07:00

It was... dream like. Altos de Chavon was just as I remembered it, rustic, inspiring and filled with the nicest and happiest people you'll ever meet. The workshop went well, the students were all willing to learn, try new things and most important improved! We are already talking to get another workshop going in Altos de Chavon School of Design in January. More info on that to come. Here are a few photos I took in the Chavon area during the workshop.

Thank you Chavon for the experience!

Photography Workshop August 20th - 23rd in San Juan, Puerto Rico

2009-07-02T09:01:00.000-07:00

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Photography Workshop with
National Geographic Photographer Raul Touzon
August 20th to 23rd, 2009 in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Day 1: Thursday August 20th, 2009 Registration and orientation, begins at 7pm in Casa Aboy

Day 2: Friday August 21st, 2009 9:00am: Portfolio Review 10:30am: Lecture #1 Camera Use, Metering, Composition & Working the picture 12:00pm Lunch on your own 1:30pm: Lecture #2 Understanding and Managing Light 4:30pm Meet at Old San Juan shoot until sunset

Day 3 Saturday August 22nd, 2009 7:00am: Depart for morning shoot El Yunque Early Morning Shoot at Caribbean National Forest Lunch on your own 4:00pm: Return to San Juan Edit & Critique images from Old San Juan

Day 4: Sunday August 23rd, 2009 9:00am: Edit & Critique images from El Yunque 12:00pm: Lunch on your own 1:30pm Lecture #3 Editing, Sequencing and Story Development Q&A / Closing remarks Workshop ends at 6:00 p.m. Price: $395.00 Includes: Tuition, Wine hour on thursday

Additional Information: What do you need to bring to this workshop? Portfolio of 10 images. Your SLR camera, lens, batteries, external flash, extra batteries and extra memory cards, your laptop to edit & critique photos in class. Enrollment is limited to 15 participants for this workshop, we encourage you to register as early as possible. To reserve your space please email raul@touzonphoto.com A deposit of $150 is needed to reserve your space. Full payment is required by August 1st, No refunds will be provided after August 1st.

For more information please call or email Alicia Kidd at 787.466.7371 & photos@aliciakidd.com

Festival of The Photograph

2009-06-16T17:07:00.000-07:00

In my dreams I've been to places like Charlottesville, VA... Only in my dreams! Oh the joy! I enjoyed all the talks and films, I laughed, I cried. What can I say? I enjoy photography, to be surrounded by people who feel the exact same way is more than inspiring. Silvia Plachy, Martin Parr, Gilles Peress... Need I say more?

The Book store had so many great selections, I couldn't take all the books home with me so I took "Dancing on Fire" Photographs from Haiti by Maggie Steber, great book and "The Places we Live" by Jonas Bendiksen, I loved the layout of the book and the photos where very interesting. Couldn't help myself...

Big surprise, I didn't take out my camera at all but I did manage to take a few snap shots with my iphone.

Paolo Pellegrin, who is now one of my favorite photographers.

Tom Mangelsen

Nick Nichols

I'm happy I went and met allot of wonderful photographers, got inspired and scared all over again! :)

Workshop May 2009

2009-05-27T07:19:00.000-07:00

This workshop was so much fun, I can't even begin to describe it. There where a few students from the last workshop in PR in March, those got even more information and practice. All students did very well, Raul and I had so much fun we just might do another four day workshop very soon!

Here are some of the photos from the students, these are all class exercises. We practiced a few creative composition rules and of course Flash! Lots and lots of flash!

Leonardo Laboy

Laura Tirado

Gabriel López

Calestino Matta

Ana María Matta

And a few more of Raul and the class hard at work!

Omar photographing Jackie.

Ricardo photographing Jackie.

I would like to thank all the students who participated and Casa ABoy, one of the most beautiful galleries in San Juan. I truly hope we stay in touch and keep photographing together. We will meet again soon!

Pasión, Paciencia y Perseverancia

*this workshop was a four day intensive workshop with Raul Touzon, started May 21rst - 24th. Our next workshop in Puerto Rico will be in August, for more information please visit Raul Touzon's website or add this blog to your RSS. More info on other workshops comming soon.

A walk in the Park

2009-05-17T04:29:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a cool day. I gave an awesome basic photography workshop in Old San Juan. After setting all the technical stuff aside we started to practice a few creative concepts, slow shutter speeds and panning, cool stuff like that. Getting to know your digital slr and shooting entirely in Manual can change the way you see things. El Morro Fort, is a very cool place to fly kites and hang out, sun bathe and play in the grass, so I chose this grassy area as my park for the A Walk in the Park project for The Puerto Rican Photographic Society, NYC Collective.

For my project I decided to play around with movement. Its very fast paced in this part of Old San Juan, allot people going in and out of the fort and allot kids running around with their colorful kites. I wanted to create images where some of the moving subjects are static and the stillness of the scenic backgrounds are in movement

Comments and suggestions are always welcome, a few more photos in my Flickr Stream

Documentary Photography Workshop Jully 2009

2009-05-12T07:05:00.000-07:00

Summer 2009 is in Chavon!

Documentary Photography Workshop with Raul Touzon in Altos de Chavon in La Romana, Dominican Republic.
July 13th to 17th, 2009

More info please visit he School of Design's website or Verano Internacional
Contact Altos de Chavon School of Design for more information on this one week workshop with National Geographic Photographer Raul Touzon.

Contact info:

Zoraida Reyes or Isabel Zapata de la Rosa
specialprograms@altosdechavon.com

Carmen Lorente
altos@earthlink.net

La Romana, Dominican Republic
tel.: 809.523.8011
fax 809.523.8312

New York
Parsons The New School for Design
tel.: 212.229.5370 ext 4187

For Raul Touzon's bio and portfolio go to his website www.touzonphoto.com

Poconos Weekend Workshop

2009-04-22T13:21:00.000-07:00

Lake at dawn

Ducky at the river

Speeding Bike

Up in the Poconos, came back yesterday... It was a blast, the workshop and the people, very interesting people btw. Next on my list of Gear I might need in the future, is a telephoto lens. Most recent news: Today I'll be unpacking and packing at the same time! Next workshop is May 21 to 24 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Must... Rest... Need... Sleep... *snore*
Peace.

Workshop May 2009

2009-04-01T11:36:00.000-07:00

Photography Workshop with National Geographic Photographer Raul Touzon
May 21 - 24, 2009

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1
Casa Aboy 6:00 pm
Wine hour, opening remarks and slide show

Day 2
Casa Aboy 9:00 am
Portfolio Review
Lecture #1
Camera Use, Metering, Composition and Working the picture
Lunch Break
Lecture #2
Understanding and Managing Light
Afternoon and twilight shoot at Old San Juan

Day 3
Depart for morning shoot at El Yunque at 6:00 am
Early Morning Shoot at Caribbean National Rain Forest
Lunch at Luquillo and travel to Palmas del Mar
Twilight Shoot of Model at cliff

Day 4
Casa Aboy 9:00 am
Edit & Critique work of day 2 and 3
Lecture #3
Editing, Sequencing and Story Development
Q&A /Closing remarks
Workshop ends at noon

Price: $395 (minimum of 12 participants)
Includes:
Tuition
Van transportation to locations
Farewell wine hour

Additional Information:
What do you need to bring to this workshop? Portfolio of 10 images. Your Digital SLR camera, lens, batteries, external flash, extra batteries and extra memory cards, your laptop to edit & critique photos in class. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants for this workshop, we encourage you to register as early as possible. To reserve your space please email raul@touzonphoto.com A deposit of $250 is needed to reserve your space. Incase of last minute cancellations deposits will not be returned. Workshop must be paid in full 20 days before start date. May 1rst, 2009. In case of cancellation tuition fee is non-refundable. An extra $5 will be charged if you decide to use paypal as your form of payment. Checks and cash are also accepted.

childhood memories

2009-03-31T10:45:00.000-07:00

Is it only me or do memories fade in color? I chose to do my photo project on My Childhood Memories, how things often seem like dreams, not real. Why is it that thinking about my childhood black and white images come up in my head?

Dreams. I remember some childhood dreams, they seem allot like double exposures now.

A death of a family member made me realize just how fragile life is...

SNOW! Oh the great white stuff, loved it then and still love it now!

When I was younger I always dreamed of having a huge red truck, I used to tell my dad "I want a Mishumishi with 16 wheels" Don't ask...

I would wander in our backyard, for hours. I still love being in wood lands and just walk, forget everything else and just walk. Some memories, the fuzzy ones... Just seem to fade.

Childhood Memories project for the PR photo society NYC collective.
All photos were taken with a Nikon FE and Kodak BW film. All rights reserved to photographer Alicia Kidd

new stuff

2009-03-28T10:05:00.000-07:00

Shoot, shoot, shoot! Eat, breathe and sleep. That would be a good description of my week. I love taking the car and driving off to explore (or walking), so when I was off to shoot with Ashely and Jackie last Wednesday we went straight to a spot Jackie and I found last year at another shoot in Cabo Rojo and made these pictures. I need to thank Maria Bertolez for the wardrobe, the shoot would not have been as cool as it was without those beautiful dresses. Thank you!
Comments and critiques are always welcome. :)

More images in my website www.aliciakidd.com

weekend workshop

2009-03-26T17:54:00.000-07:00

Yes, yes... I know, this workshop was the 7th & 8th of March and I still haven't published anything! Shame on me! Ok, so here it is. The weekend workshop was in San Juan, Puerto Rico in the beautiful and historic Casa Aboy. I managed to get Raul Touzon, an extraordinary photographer and my mentor, to give the workshop. It was an intense workshop. Allot to learn in so little time. I know a few of the participants were hungry for more, yet dazed from all the information that was given to them. The first day we had two lessons on understanding of basic camera functions, metering, composition and mixing different kinds of light, including flash. And so to practice all the lessons learned we had the models. And guess what? The models were two talented Flamenco dancers and two amazing musicians! We had such a good time photographing them doing what they love and do best, that time just flew by. At the end of the shoot we all got some pretty awesome pictures! And here are a few photos from the participants.

photo by Francisco Bermúdez

photo by Gerry Cumpiano

photo by Yamil Pabón

photo by José Padilla

photo by Karlo X. Ramos

photo by Wilfren Tacoronte

photo by Winifred Toro

photo by Raquel Torres-Arzola

A few shots of the class in action. And the teacher, Raul Touzon.

We had allot of fun, I hope to see everyone agian very soon. There will be more workshops in the future, weekend and week-long photography workshops and seminars, so keep an eye on this blog and Raul's website for more information and schedules.

moving photos

2009-03-23T10:59:00.000-07:00

A sample of my work, in the shape of a slideshow. Enjoy! More photos in my website.

Has audio, give it a break, let it load. Thanks!

Underconstruction!

2009-03-21T17:40:00.000-07:00

What? A photography blog with no photos?

So I was finally convinced to do a PHOTOGRAPHY blog. No big deal, just a few photos of the things I have been doing. Right... Well lets start with today. I have been in Bridge all day, going through folders and folders of images. Selecting photos for updates to my website and setting up my product page. After spending all day just selecting and moving files from one place to the other, looking through originals, hard drives, dvds and cds, I came to the conclusion that... This is will never end! There are just too many images, perhaps I'll never get them all online since (I believe) my photography has improved over the months and some are just not up to par. Bummer...

From now on I vow to post at least once a week, (or once a trip) updates and photos of what ever it is I'm currently doing.

So there! On with the show!

Alicia Kidd Photography

Convocatoria: Exposición fotos de celular II

Behind the Scenes video!

Exposición ORO WIN

Clausura de la Exposición fotos de celular

Convocatoria: Exposición fotos de celular

One week in Santo Domingo

Talleres Particulares

Un verdadero guerrero

Hisptamatic Awesomeness!

Exposición de Fotografía Abstracta un éxito!

Exposición Fotografía Abstracta

Photography Bootcamp Workshop

Fotografía abstracta

Cierre Exposición Áfirca en América

Fresh

Exposición África en América en Galería Casa Aboy

Mima en La Respuesta

Stopmotion video MIMA

África en América

Adobe LightRoom Workshop in Santo Domingo and San Juan a good experience!

Taller de Fotografía Documental con Sebastián Beláustegui

Location Lighting Workshop in Santo Domingo, success!

Adobe Lightroom Workshops with Kendrick Disch

The field of Hope

2010!

Taller Fotográfico en Santo Domingo con Alicia Kidd

Santo Domingo Workshop

Location Lighting Workshop, success!

Itinerary for Workshop in October

Maine Fall Drive

a rainy forest

Santo Domingo!

Santo Domingo!

Location Lighting with Flash with Alicia Kidd & National Geographic’s Raul Touzon

Workshop Puerto Rico, a Success!

Los Altos

Photography Workshop August 20th - 23rd in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Festival of The Photograph

Workshop May 2009

A walk in the Park

Documentary Photography Workshop Jully 2009

Zoraida Reyes or Isabel Zapata de la Rosaspecialprograms@altosdechavon.comCarmen Lorentealtos@earthlink.netLa Romana, Dominican Republictel.: 809.523.8011fax 809.523.8312New YorkParsons The New School for Designtel.: 212.229.5370 ext 4187

Poconos Weekend Workshop

Workshop May 2009

childhood memories

new stuff

weekend workshop

moving photos

Underconstruction!

Zoraida Reyes or Isabel Zapata de la Rosa
specialprograms@altosdechavon.com

Carmen Lorente
altos@earthlink.net

La Romana, Dominican Republic
tel.: 809.523.8011
fax 809.523.8312

New York
Parsons The New School for Design
tel.: 212.229.5370 ext 4187