Experience the colors and ambiance of Cuba in our new six-part video series with National Geographic photographer and Sony Alpha Artisan of Imagery Ira Block. From the heart of Havana to the vibrant Viñales Valley, Block will take you on a journey to document the people, places, and feel of Cuba through environmental portraiture. Learn how to plan your own trip, what gear to bring, and how to capture the essence of the locals through photography.

Portrait Photography Series, with Ira Block: The Colors of Cuba

We traveled to Cuba with Sony Artisan of Imagery Ira Block to learn his process for taking environmental portraits. Throughout the series, you will learn to plan the trip, what gear to bring, photographic technique, and more. From Viñales to Havana, from the people to the ambiance, we welcome you along for the adventure.

 

Planning Environmental Portraits and the Gear You Need, with Ira Block

Block shares how he prepares and researches prior to a trip. Planning will not only ensure you have a smooth trip, but it will also help you determine what camera gear you'll need to bring.

 

City-Style Travel Portraits in Havana, Cuba, with Ira Block

You never know who you'll see in Havana! Journey with Block through the colorful and lively streets of Havana to learn how he captures his travel portraits.

 

Travel Portraits in Viñales, Cuba with, Ira Block

Block travels to Viñales, a picturesque locale in the Cuban countryside to capture portraits on the tobacco farms.

 

How to Create a Well-Rounded Travel Photography Story, with Ira Block

Now that we’ve taken environmental portraits, it’s time to take portraits of the environment! Block discusses how he photographs urban and nature landscapes to flesh out the stories behind his travel portraits.

 

Editing Environmental Portraits, with Ira Block

How would you choose the best images from your trip in order to tell a story? Block shares his post processing workflow for travel photography.

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