Photography

Lan of Fashion Runway Showcase Miami Swim Week 2024

Photography Media Pass applications are now open for Lan of Fashion’s Runway Showcase during Miami Swim Week 2024. Alex Marrero Miami Fashion Photographer shares the details:

Lan of Fashion Runway Showcase will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach. The Runway Showcase features rising designers and models in the Miami fashion scene. Alex Marrero, Miami Fashion Photographer, is happy to share that Lan of Fashion is currently giving out Photography Media Passes. In order to photograph the event, you will be required to maintain a Media Pass. This is a particularly rewarding experience and valuable opportunity for up and coming fashion photographers, explains Marrero. As a lower tier Miami Fashion Week 2024 event, this opportunity could help open many doors for artists in the process of building their portfolios. This valuable opportunity will be full of networking and collaboration; making a Media Pass all the more worthwhile. General Admission to the event is free, but you must maintain a Media Pass in order to take advantage of the event from a photoshoot angle. Do not miss out on this rewarding learning experience for newcomers to the Miami fashion industry and photography community of the Southeast.

Stay tuned for more Fashion Week event features from the Magic City Artist himself: Alex Marrero Miami!

Miami Swim Week 2024 (The Official Shows)

Miami Swim Week, the Fashion Week of the Magic City, is set for May 29 — June 5, 2024. And Fashion Photographer Alex Marrero Miami simply cannot wait! This Fashion Enthusiast has been attending as many shows as he can since 2002. But he thinks this year is going to be the most special of all!

Model Casting

How can I be cast as a model for Miami Swim Week 2024?

Fashion Photographer Alex Marrero Miami explains that model castings for Miami Swim Week traditionally happen only a couple of weeks before the shows launch. Announcements are posted casually on the social media profiles of Miami Swim Week producers, fashion photographers and organizers of the shows. With this elusive exclusivity in mind, Alex Marrero knows firsthand just how coveted and cherished these model castings are. The chance to walk the Swim Week stage is sure to be an honor for many models!

How much does it cost to model for Miami Swim Week 2024?

It doesn’t cost anything to walk during fashion week shows. These unpaid opportunities are intended to offer a model experience and exposure. But it does not and should not cost a model anything to ‘apply’ to walk at Miami Swim Week 2024. Fashion Photographer Alex Marrero strongly encourages models to be wary of so-called fashion week producers who claim to offer you the chance to build your photography portfolio or modeling portfolio by paying.

Master Your Camera Controls Photography Workshop

Master Your Camera Controls is a Photography Workshop hosted in Miami every month by the Digital Photo Academy. Local Fashion Photographer Alex Marrero Miami features the photography workshop’s 2024 schedule:

Every month of 2024, Digital Photo Academy will host Master Your Camera Controls: a Photography Workshop. Led by photography professionals, the event will walk beginners through the process of understanding basic photography techniques and camera controls. Bringing your own camera is necessary; Alex Marrero particularly recommends this event to anyone who is interested in learning more about the transition from analog to digital photography or an introduction on how to use a basic digital camera or more complex unit. Individual artists who are taking up DSLR or mirrorless photography as their medium of choice will also benefit from this photography workshop.

Master Your Camera Controls Photography Workshop in Miami Schedule

February 10th at 9:30 AM in Coconut Grove
March 9th at 9:30 AM in Greynolds Park
April 13th at 9:30 AM in Matheson Hammock Park
May 11th at 11 AM in Wynwood Walls
June 8th at 10 AM in Fairchild Gardens
July 13th at 4:30 PM in Downtown Miami (Sunset Shoot)

Blast From the Past: Fashion, Public Schools and Miami History

Alex Marrero, Miami culture enthusiast and proud Miamian himself, recently discovered some unique photos in the City archives. The collection of photos depicts everyday life in the Magic City, from fashion to public schools, automobiles and more!

Step back in time and enjoy this wonderful collection of old photos from Miami! Recently, Alex Marrero, Miami fashion photographer, stumbled upon an article featuring photos from Miami’s archives. And boy, what a treat this discovery was for Marrero! Talk about a trip down memory lane! If you grew up in Miami or spent your younger years in the Magic City, you won’t want to miss this. But even if you didn’t, this diverse collection of photographs is certainly something special to be enjoyed!

In the archive photos from the City, Miamians are depicted living out their everyday lives. With photos taken at local high schools and other public schools in the area, there is a sense of youth attached to this collection. But no matter how old you were back in those days, you’ll be enamored with the attention to buildings, fashion and cars of years gone by! From a Miami culture enthusiast and fashion photographer’s perspective, Alex Marreo Miami looks at these archives as a true treasure trove of the Magic City’s personality and history. Check out the full collection on Yahoo!

Photography Program at Coral Gables Adult Education Center

The Photography Program at Coral Gables Adult Education Center is a unique public school and adult learning opportunity that presents a full suite of tools and resources for achieving competencies in photography. Alex Marrero Miami based photographer features the program:

The Photography Program at Coral Gables Adult Education is a unique learning opportunity available to adults in Miami interested in heightening their abilities as a photographer. The purpose of the program is to assist working adults, artists and professionals in preparing for careers in the photography industry. Alex Marrero Miami photographer believes that there is a great deal of value to be gained from this public school learning experience for adults. Returning to school isn’t always easy; especially for individuals who have yet to receive their GED (General Educational Development) certificate. Coral Gables Adult Education Center makes that possible — and then some! Courses and programs available include:

Adult Basic Education
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
GED Preparation
Citizenship Consulting
High School Completion
Speech & Diction

As a creative and artist who found photography later in life, Alex Marero is deeply inspired by the photography program at Coral Gables Adult Education. The course introduces creatives and professionals to everything from basic use of digital camera techniques to communication skills, leadership skills and employability skills. An all-encompassing program, Marrero believes that this course exceeds its basic expectations. Not only will participants learn the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain camera equipment and develop gorgeous visual compositions, but they will also learn professional development skills for a future career in art.

Field Photography Workshop at Gold Coast Railroad Museum

Alex Marrero Miami photographer zooms in on a field photography workshop at Gold Coast Railroad Museum (GCRM). Meet with members of The Art of Photography International at this one-of-a-kind workshop event on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11 AM.

A fleet of majestic steam and diesel locomotives will act as your subjects in this unique field photography workshop. On January 6th 2024, artists are invited to join Rafael of The Art of Photography International (TAOP Miami Chapter) at Gold Coast Railroad Museum (GCRM) to capture industrial images of historic transportation pieces. With the museum’s railroad surroundings as your backdrop, creatives and artists will have the chance to learn new strategies in manipulating light in their images. Participants at the workshop will also learn lessons on how to adapt their camera kit and toolbox of composition techniques to meet available light and field conditions (both positive and negative). Alex Marrero looks forward to expanding his portfolio with images of these historic passenger and freight railcars. The opportunity to receive technical feedback out on the field is a unique experience of its own. This field photography outing workshop has a $10 entry fee.

The Gold Coast Railroad Museum (GCRM) Field Photography Workshop will be taught by The Art of Photography International (IAOP Miami Chapter) workshop leader and instructor Rafael. A seasoned photographer and instructor in the art, he has taught numerous classes through the “My Community” School program. Fellow Miami based photographer Alex Marrero is inspired by Rafael’s field photography outing workshops. These practical learning events are invaluable for artists and budding creatives looking to learn new techniques. The upcoming January 2024 field photography workshop event also offers the opportunity to expand your portfolio with quality compositions. Marrero looks forward to adding new light techniques to his technical toolbox and expanding his portfolio with images of some of America’s most poignant locomotives.

Time Travel to Miami in the 1970s at the Remaking Miami Photography Exhibit

Alex Marrero, Miami photographer and culture enthusiast is taking a trip through time at Remaking Miami: a photography exhibition featuring a collection of photographer, editor and philanthropist Josefinana Tarafa’s artwork.

Remaking Miami by Josefina Tarafa is a collection of thirty posthumous prints sourced from the photographer, editor and philanthropist’s archive of photographs. The exhibition features stunning snapshots of Miami during the 1970s. Tarafa’s photos depict everything from city hustle and bustle to easy living and everyday life in the Magic City of the ‘70s. A poignant time in Miami’s cultural history, this era encapsulates the exceptional transformation of the Magic City during this time. As someone who lived in the area at this time, Alex Marrero can’t help but to feel a sense of nostalgia at this exhibition.

Josefina Tarafa was a photographer, editor and philanthropist who worked as a documentarian. When she arrived in Miami, Florida, Tarafa found a sense of identity in her new home by photographing the architecture, people and culture of the Magic City. Her artistic vision inspired Alex Marrero, fellow local creative. As someone who shares a similar background story to Tarafa, he feels an inherent sense of connection to her, both as an artist and as a Miamian.

Josefina Tarafa’s Remaking Miami will be available for viewing from 10 AM to 3 PM, from now until December 13, 2023. The photography collection is on display at the Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC’s Eduardo J. Padron Campus, Monday through Wednesday and the second Saturday of each month.

Miami Street Style Photography Workshop

Capturing motion and showcasing hip hop, street style and dance in Miami: the Magic City! Alex Marrero, Miami creative and local culture enthusiast features an upcoming photography workshop in Miami on November 26, 2023:

Learn how to capture motion and the essence of movement in this one-of-a-kind photography workshop. Capturing Motion is a street-style photography workshop in Miami that is set to take place on Sunday, November 26, 2023. With the guidance and vision of local photographers and creatives, budding new artists will have the opportunity to capture stellar snapshots of breakdancers and models in motion. It isn’t every day Alex Marrero has the chance to capture motion. Add the unique element of street-style aesthetics into the mix, and this certainly seems like a unique opportunity to Marrero! At Capturing Motion (presented by Save The Creatives Foundation), participants will be able to capture the life and light of models and dancers with their lenses. This session is interactive; meaning, you will have the chance to take photos and receive real-time feedback from professionals in the business.

Alex Marrero, Miami based photographer, encourages new artists to embrace out of the box workshops, like Capturing Motion: Street Style Photography. Even if you envision your creative talents leaning in one direction (such as event photography, wedding and engagement photoshoots, family portraits, pet portraits, etc.), it is always a good idea to try out new styles. At Capturing Motion, Marrero looks forward to improving his techniques in capturing sharp images of subjects in motion in outdoor environments.