Join us for an exciting street photography workshop in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico with Juan Jose Reyes. The picturesque town of San Miguel de Allende has been selected as ” Best City in the World” by Travel and Leisure Magazine and named as one of the top recommended travel destinations. In 2008 San Miguel de Allende was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 



This workshop offers the perfect blend of instruction, exploration, and inspiration. San Miguel de Allende is a city steeped in tradition and heritage, offering a glimpse into authentic Mexican life, from bustling markets to vibrant street art, and the warm faces of the locals. These elements combine to make this city a photographer’s paradise, where every corner, street, and moment offers a chance to capture something truly special. Take your skills to the next level with expert guidance, hands-on shooting, and insightful feedback. Come away with unforgettable images and lifelong memories. 


In Mexico, September is considered the “mes de la patria” (the month of the nation) because it is when they celebrate one of the most important holidays in their calendar, Independence Day (September 15th and 16th). All throughout the country there are celebrations, but in San Miguel de Allende, the festivities are extra important because of the role that Ignacio Allende played in Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain. Parades, music, patriotic fervor, dancing in the streets, men falling from tall poles with ropes around their ankles, bulls, beauty queens, and fireworks. 



Food lovers will find a culinary paradise in San Miguel de Allende. The city’s gastronomic offer is varied and first-class, ranging from traditional Mexican dishes to international cuisine. Exploring local markets, savoring street food or dining at upscale restaurants, the gastronomic adventure in San Miguel is endless.


In this workshop, Juan will review basic and advanced concepts of street photography and how to create images that are interesting and compelling.
 He will teach a framework for shooting and editing street photography that was developed after ten years of working directly with world-class photographers like Alex Webb, Nikos Economopoulos, and Bruce Gilden. The workshop is designed to also help you identify photos with the potential to win photo contests based on Juan’s experience overseeing the judging panel of the largest street photography contest in the world, The Miami Street  Photography Festival contest, which is widely recognized as the event that showcases the best of contemporary street photography.


Some of the topics we will cover:


• The Three Styles of Street Photographers 
• The Five Levels of Street Photography 
• Basics of street photography, definition, and boundaries, equipment, etc
• How to photograph people on the streets     
• The one question to ask yourself every time you edit your photos    
• What are “Visual Push-Ups” and why do you need them