sandormb (65)in Black And White • 8 hours agoSan Jose de Gracia Shrine // Monomad ChallengeThe San Jose de Gracia Shrine is another church located in downtown Guadalajara, one I hadn’t had the chance to visit before. As I walked toward the altar, the wooden floor…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 3 days agoKimberly // Monomad challengeHi, everyone. Today I’m bringing you something different, I mean, something not related to the Day of the Dead. This time, we traveled to the state of Jalisco, to a country hotel…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 4 days agoButterfly Catrina // Monomad challengeCatrina makeup looks aren't always so labor-intensive or complex. This one in particular is a good example of that, but just because it seems less complex doesn't mean it's any…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 5 days agoPortrait of a Sinister Catrina // Monomad challengeWe did this project a few years ago. With this makeup, La Catrina looks a little scarier than usual; in fact, I feel like this version is more in line with Halloween than with…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 6 days agoBasilica of Our Lady of Zapopan // Monomad ChallengeI’d been traveling to Guadalajara for over 12 years, and until now I’d never visited Zapopan. I usually wandered around Guadalajara’s historic center, which seemed to go on…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 12 days agoProblem Solved // Monomad challengeI remember that when I started this session, I began having problems with the flash; there was no way I could get it to fire. It just so happened that I had dropped mine, and…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 13 days ago15th birthday photo shoot // Monomad ChallengeI remember that many years ago, when I was working for a photographer (at that time, I was editing photos or creating photo animations), he would always select some photos to…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 14 days agoMale portraits // Monomad challengeI met Hector through social media. I saw the self-portraits he was creating, and I was really interested in the way he developed his concepts, so I suggested taking some photos…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 15 days agoCharli and his family // monomad ChallengeCharli is an older dog who has been with Karen his whole life. In recent days, he’s needed special care. We have to help him eat, assist him with getting up from time to time…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 16 days agoIndependence day // Monomad challengeIn September, several Latin American nations celebrate their independence days; in fact, many of them celebrate on September 15. In Mexico, in particular, you can enjoy a burst…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 18 days agoCemetery wedding // Monomad challengeI’m not one of those people who “fear the dead,” as my grandfather would say; it’s the living you should be afraid of. To be honest, I never thought I’d find myself in a cemetery…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 21 days agoOther Catrin Portraits // Monomad ChallengeAlex wanted to enter a catrín contest, so he came to us and asked Karen to do his makeup. It really turned out great, so I took the opportunity to take some portraits of him.…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 22 days agoBlack coffee // Monomad ChallengeI've never been as dependent on coffee as so many other people; I like it and enjoy it, but it's not something I miss. That's why when I left my home country (Cuba), it wasn't…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 23 days agoPortrait of a Trans Girl as Catrina // Monomad ChallengeWe invited Betty to participate in these Catrina photo shoots, and she was immediately interested. She personally chose the makeup design and made the costume herself. The flower…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 24 days agoGirl portraits // Monomad challengeShe arrived very shy, or at least that's what we thought, as if she didn't want to have her picture taken, but as soon as she was given instructions, she posed like a experienced…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 25 days agoCatrin portraits // Monomad challengeOn this occasion, these images are from a “catrin” photo shoot, for which Angel, who was my student a few years ago, served as my model. I didn’t teach him anything about…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 26 days agoDisconnected ideas // Monomad challengeHere are some other images in which I use the egg as the central figure. They don’t really constitute a series; they’re just individual photos in which I try to depict different…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 27 days agoExperience // monomad challengeThe image of the egg has always intrigued me deeply. We can interpret it as a vessel for life and hope, but at the same time, it can be seen as something that limits (with its…sandormb (65)in Black And White • 28 days agoOutdoor catrina portraits // Monomad ChallengeI hope you aren't getting bored of seeing these Catrina portraits I've been sharing with you. A few years ago, I started doing this kind of work, and every season I add new ones…sandormb (65)in Black And White • last monthSelf-Portraits // Monomad ChallengeA few years ago, I didn't shave for about a year just to take some self-portraits. I didn't think it would be so uncomfortable to grow such a beard. I usually keep my hair long…