Open your eyes!

October 3rd., Philadelphia, PA

One of the many challenges that photography has is capturing unique moments. The headache of my colleagues is to be prepared for when that moment arrives (as it is in life).

And so we go out with our camera, with the instinct of the active hunter, with a mixture of emotions and with a cold head to act accordingly: Do not interfere in the scene, anticipate the movements, be at the right moment and that nothing and no one come between the lens and the camera.

Bah! I'm exaggerating (just a little bit). Here in Philadelphia it’s very common to find photographers and recently married couples in the parks. I have found brides who smile and pose for me when they see my camera, their happiness is very evident. Other couples are nervous and smile shyly. The difference in this case is that the couple did not know that I was behind them, listening to their laughter and enjoying their joy, so much so that I almost forgot to take their picture. And although seeing the graffiti on the columns almost made me give up the photo, don't you think the contrast is great?