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What We're Watching: GO Cuba

Caitlin McGarry March 10, 2015

After hearing news of the changing relationship between the Cubans and Americans film makerJoshua Morin decided to grab a
flight and travel for a couple of weeks. This is the resulting video.

Camera: Sony A7s
Lenses: Vivitar 28mm f2, Canon FD 50mm f1.4

You can see more of his work here vimeo.com/113397445

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You guys! PHOTOVILLE is kicking off this week and we're super stoked to be involved again this year. We'll be hosting the On Assignment: Fashion Photography in the Real World workshop in partnership with @photovillenyc and diversity-driven creative agency @adultrrr feat. special guest fashion photographers @rockienolan + @nottaylersmith and wardrobe by @official_rebrand. The workshop is already SOLD OUT, but the good news is we have 4 FREE TICKETS to give away, so stay tuned to our IG tomorrow for a chance to win! ⠀ ⠀ Special shout out to @fotocarenyc who will be lighting up our photo shoots with their state-of-the-art equipment. Fotocare rules 🙌 ⠀ ⠀ On Sun 9/23 (12–6pm) we'll also be hosting a super fun instant film photo activity in the beer garden with @leicacamerausa. So stop by, say hi and come shoot some pics with us! ⠀ ⠀ ....⠀ ⠀ #photovillenyc #dumbobrooklyn #publicartnyc #newyorkers #nyphotographers #photography #storytelling #fashion #style #fashionphotography #modernphotography #brooklynbridgepark #bestexperienceever #bringyourfriends #fun #culture #photovillenyc #photoville #photoville2018 #brooklynbridgepark #BKCBushwick

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