GUANAJUATO & CORTAZAR, MEXICO
This blog post and the one following has been a long time in the making. Early on in November, I traveled to Guanajuato and Cortazar, Mexico to shoot my brother-in-law’s wedding. Having been buried in the sawdust and paint of creating a functional studio space, I have finally found time to post some photos from our trip.
The entire experience was simply enchanting. Much of what is perceived about Mexico via the media is no more than a facade, giving way to a country rich with culture, humanity and amazing people. No, we weren’t visiting resortland Mexico. We traveled to the center of the country to experience it all. We had a ton of fun and family camaraderie over the course of five days, no photos could ever show it’s true color.
The drive into Guanajuato City from Leon.
Guanajuato in the evening.
Day Two… after mas tequilla!
Scraping gum off the trees in the morning.
A local protest on current economic conditions in Mexico
Mexican Katrina dolls..
Melanie and I overlooking Guanajuato City.
Crazy. A downhill mountain biker practicing on the stairs leading down to the street level. It took us 45 minutes to walk down.
Mexican gordita breakfast. Simply amazing food.
Doors and Walls. I was intrigued by the color and texture surrounding us in Guanajuato. I couldn’t help myself.
More wedding photos coming soon!
~dave
9 Comments to GUANAJUATO & CORTAZAR, MEXICO
by Evan
On December 28, 2009 at 11:28 pm
The colors are stunning.
by brett
On December 29, 2009 at 5:55 am
amazing, simply amazing my friend … well worth the wait … your study of the doors and walls is wonderful … maravilloso !!!
by Melanie
On December 29, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Love these photos… they never will get old!!
by phillip dorr
On December 29, 2009 at 4:30 pm
love it the pic look better then with my own eyes
by Ricky
On December 30, 2009 at 8:52 am
Dave,
Awesome pictures. I need to dig out all of my mexico pictures. My family is from Yuriria, GTO. All of guanajuato is beautiful. I’ve contemplated moving down there and doing photography but hey time will tell.
It’s true about the color appeal.. us mexicans have no sense of color coordination, or mix and match haha.
Ricky
by Matt
On December 30, 2009 at 11:34 am
I love these images! The colors are amazing and the compositions rock. You can really get a feel for the authenticity of this place through your images!
PS – can’t wait for your studio to open!
by Otto Rascon
On January 6, 2010 at 1:58 pm
What an epic blog post Dave. Thank you for sharing these images of Mexico. I am glad that others can see the beauty of non-touristy Mexico. I love your compositions and the colors are sweet! Rock on!
by Michael Wiesman
On January 10, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Love the b/w shot of the spiral-stairs fire escape. Looks like is was a great trip, fun wedding pics. Bet that you can’t wait for another one!
by Lori G
On April 19, 2011 at 12:18 pm
All your pictures are wow, need I say more.