Guest Post on Leica Camera Blog

[Damaso]

If you have a moment check out my guest blog post on the Leica Camera blog!

 

[Phantomas]

Interesting. I was going to ask how did you come to photograph asylum seekers (made contact, got "accepted" etc) but I see you're photojournalist, so I guess it's business as usual.

 

[Damaso]

Interesting. I was going to ask how did you come to photograph asylum seekers (made contact, got "accepted" etc) but I see you're photojournalist, so I guess it's business as usual.

I wouldn't go that far. It took a good deal of time to get to know people and for them to trust me. At the same time I pretty much pursued that project like I do any intimate assignment: with patience!

 

[Phantomas]

I wouldn't go that far. It took a good deal of time to get to know people and for them to trust me. At the same time I pretty much pursued that project like I do any intimate assignment: with patience!

Oh, I didn't mean it in a negative or dismissive way. Of course you've spent time with your subjects and got to know them. That's evident from your photos. I meant it more how you got to the project in the first place. As a photojournalist you're probably more seasoned in this than an "enthusiast" who would persue a similar project.

 

[SolaresLarrave]

Nice job, Dámaso. I left a comment there. Your work is not dull but interesting, and I liked the "Dead President" shot. Kinda bittersweet... Good work! 🙂

 

[Damaso]

Thanks Francisco! Yes what I've worked on might be outside of the range of the average enthusiast but I think anyone who had a good deal of passion can make great pictures, even difficult ones. Part of what I hope my work communicates is that there is a great deal of art in the everyday experience...