tips from a pro
Mr Chiri has been photographing Dominicans from all walks of life for over thirty years. On Sunday he spent the day in the province of Monte Plata, which by all accounts is a paradise-to-be-discovered. As we were looking at the photos he took, he remarked on how easygoing people were, and how they didn't mind being photographed. In some cases, he said, people asked to have their photos taken.
Three things to bear in mind:
1. Mr Chiri is Dominican, although he is often mistaken for a gringo until he opens his mouth. That makes a difference.
2. This is not a touristy area. In the more visited parts of the country people are more jaded and not always so accommodating.
3. The most important thing is that he usually takes the photos once he has initiated a dialogue with the subject, which is his way of putting them at ease. Exceptions are when taking a photo from a car window, photographing a group activity such as a baseball game, or photos taken from a distance like people swimming or washing clothes in a river.
Now that he's gone digital his stock gag "¡mañana le ponemos el rollo!" has had to be put to rest. Never failed to get a laugh though.
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