by btharp | Apr 13, 2015 | Brenda Tharp's Photo Blog, photographing people, photography, travel photography, workshops & photo tours
We are having a great time on the photo tour in Morocco. Yesterday, we were driving from Fes to Midelt, and we stopped to walk around a Berber village that is not a traditional tourist stop, which we prefer whenever possible. The Berber people are friendly, and many...
by btharp | Mar 6, 2015 | Brenda Tharp's Photo Blog, Photo Blog, photographing people, travel photography
It’s true. Everyone seems to want to be in the photographs we make when we’re in Cuba. Even the pigs. Perhaps they are just as curious about us as we are of them. Just like many of the people. And how long will that last? No one knows, for sure. But if we,...
by btharp | Feb 9, 2015 | Brenda Tharp's Photo Blog, travel photography, workshops & photo tours
Our photo tour to Cuba in early January was, as always, great! It was terrific to return and find people who recognized me, and it was pure photographic fun. We had wonderful moments such as this one where the story unfolded before our eyes. The little boy was sitting...
by btharp | Dec 17, 2014 | Brenda Tharp's Photo Blog, Photo Blog, photography, travel photography, workshops & photo tours
Exciting news from President Obama this morning. I especially liked his statement that ” we do business with China… and we have relations with Vietnam… so why not Cuba, too?” I agree that engagement, exchange of ideas, and bringing to the...
by btharp | Dec 7, 2014 | Brenda Tharp's Photo Blog, travel photography, workshops & photo tours
We need it, we look for it, and we’re delighted when we get it! Travel and documentary photographers are always seeking the moment when things come together – be it light, gesture, or juxtaposition. As I was walking in Camagüey, Cuba last February, I...