sandormb (64)in Black And White • 20 hours 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 (64)in Black And White • 2 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 (64)in Black And White • 3 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 (64)in Black And White • 4 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 (64)in Black And White • 5 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 (64)in Black And White • 6 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 (64)in Black And White • 7 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 (64)in Black And White • 10 days agoSelf-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…sandormb (64)in Black And White • 11 days agoDrag Catrin // Monomad ChallengeThe catrin is much less known than the catrina, and to be honest, it’s usually much less colorful than the catrina. In this case, the intention wasn’t exactly to depict a Catrin…sandormb (64)in Black And White • 12 days agoChildhood Memories // Monomad challengeHector is a person with artistic talents and interests; he has a natural aptitude for modeling and also designs his own clothes. This was the first photo shoot we did together…sandormb (64)in Photography Lovers • 14 days agoCold drinksIn this time of year, just looking at these photos cools us down. For these, I tried using fake ice cubes, but because of the difference in density between those fake ice cubes…sandormb (64)in Black And White • 15 days agoStill Life with Pumpkins // Monomad ChallengeLighting reflective surfaces is quite a challenge for me; it’s very difficult to keep them from becoming overexposed. This series was just an exercise I did using some mini…sandormb (64)in Black And White • 16 days agoCatrina // Monomad ChallengeI think everything related to Mexican culture tends to be very colorful, even when it has to do with the Day of the Dead. The makeup used to portray the catrinas is usually very…sandormb (64)in Black And White • 17 days agoGuadalajara in Black and White // Monomad ChallengeGuadalajara is a beautiful city with an incredible mix of different architectural styles; at every turn, you'll find religious buildings constructed during the colonial period…sandormb (64)in Photography Lovers • 18 days ago15th celebrationThis was a bit of a challenging shoot. The heat was making her sweat, which was ruining the girl's makeup, and I wasn't quite sure what to do to avoid spending hours touching it…sandormb (64)in Photography Lovers • 19 days agoOutdoor portraitWhile a flash is a very helpful tool for outdoor shoots, it can sometimes be a bit tricky to use if you want to achieve balance in the scene and illuminate it without making it…sandormb (64)in Photography Lovers • 20 days agoFamily timeWorking with kids is always difficult. They get tired, bored, or just don't understand why you want to take their pictures. One is hard enough; two is already a problem. 🤣🤣🤣.…sandormb (64)in Photography Lovers • 21 days agoClose-up portraits of CatrinaThis time, I'm showing you some very similar close-ups. The idea is for you to take a look at the makeup work; the photos have only been lightly retouched to remove a few blemishes or stray hairs.sandormb (64)in Photography Lovers • 22 days agoCatrina portraitI've shown you some photos of this little girl before, who always helps us come up with ideas. This time, she modeled for us for this Catrina makeup look. There's still a little…sandormb (64)in Photography Lovers • 2 months agoHandicraft markets in Mexico.I usually visit craft markets just to enjoy all the color. It’s incredible how much beautiful work we can find made with such vivid colors. At one point, I devoted myself to…