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Photographing Dominicans
What would you do if a bunch of strangers pitches up in your neighborhood and starts taking photos of you, in your yard.. hanging your wash, weeding your lawn, scratching your nose... you get the picture...
Personally I don't like it. Ask permission and do the good thing and offer that person a copy of the photo.
Personally I don't like it. Ask permission and do the good thing and offer that person a copy of the photo.
tips from a pro
Mr Chiri has been photographing Dominicans from all walks of life for over thirty years. On Sunday he spent the day in the province of Monte Plata, which by all accounts is a paradise-to-be-discovered. As we were looking at the photos he took, he remarked on how easygoing people were, and how they didn't mind being photographed. In some cases, he said, people asked to have their photos taken.
Three things to bear in mind:
1. Mr Chiri is Dominican, although he is often mistaken for a gringo until he opens his mouth. That makes a difference.
2. This is not a touristy area. In the more visited parts of the country people are more jaded and not always so accommodating.
3. The most important thing is that he usually takes the photos once he has initiated a dialogue with the subject, which is his way of putting them at ease. Exceptions are when taking a photo from a car window, photographing a group activity such as a baseball game, or photos taken from a distance like people swimming or washing clothes in a river.
Now that he's gone digital his stock gag "?ma?ana le ponemos el rollo!" has had to be put to rest. Never failed to get a laugh though.
Mr Chiri has been photographing Dominicans from all walks of life for over thirty years. On Sunday he spent the day in the province of Monte Plata, which by all accounts is a paradise-to-be-discovered. As we were looking at the photos he took, he remarked on how easygoing people were, and how they didn't mind being photographed. In some cases, he said, people asked to have their photos taken.
Three things to bear in mind:
1. Mr Chiri is Dominican, although he is often mistaken for a gringo until he opens his mouth. That makes a difference.
2. This is not a touristy area. In the more visited parts of the country people are more jaded and not always so accommodating.
3. The most important thing is that he usually takes the photos once he has initiated a dialogue with the subject, which is his way of putting them at ease. Exceptions are when taking a photo from a car window, photographing a group activity such as a baseball game, or photos taken from a distance like people swimming or washing clothes in a river.
Now that he's gone digital his stock gag "?ma?ana le ponemos el rollo!" has had to be put to rest. Never failed to get a laugh though.
Ask permission and give a copy of the pic to the person if possible. By the way, Monte Plata just needs some development and some more money to turn into something beautiful, it's like clay waiting to take shape. My uncle has been working there since 1988 as one of the 4 section managers for Induspalma. If you've seen the huge African Date Palm trees on the outskirts of the town, then you've seen where he works. Great to take pictures of too. Just don't get too close to the provincial jail.
It's to the north/northeast of the capital, but as no main roads go through the province it has remained very cut off from the rest of the country. The highway that travels 'north' from Santo Domingo to Santiago leaves the capital in a northwesterly direction.
For more information look at this site: www.monteplata.net
For more information look at this site: www.monteplata.net
I have never met a Dominican Girl who did not want to Model
Its true, All the Dominican girls want to be photographed.......I take my Camera everywhere. It works like a charm as a pick up tool, I take a lot of photo's in my work and the girls come to me and ask if I will take a picture of them.
I say of course but it won't look good here in public on the street so we must go to a Cabana.......... They say....NO PROBLEM LETS GO!
Gringo
Its true, All the Dominican girls want to be photographed.......I take my Camera everywhere. It works like a charm as a pick up tool, I take a lot of photo's in my work and the girls come to me and ask if I will take a picture of them.
I say of course but it won't look good here in public on the street so we must go to a Cabana.......... They say....NO PROBLEM LETS GO!
Gringo
Chirimoya said:It's to the north/northeast of the capital, but as no main roads go through the province it has remained very cut off from the rest of the country. The highway that travels 'north' from Santo Domingo to Santiago leaves the capital in a northwesterly direction.
For more information look at this site: www.monteplata.net
It May be small, but it's definately not a "one horse" town!
hmmmmm
i live and work in NYC......and i am frequently the subject of a tourists photography lesson......I am never offended.
I AM however very carefull about taking photos of say...poor or homeless people.....so i would assume the same is true there. I think there are ways to do such with showing respect
i live and work in NYC......and i am frequently the subject of a tourists photography lesson......I am never offended.
I AM however very carefull about taking photos of say...poor or homeless people.....so i would assume the same is true there. I think there are ways to do such with showing respect