Peru, located in South America, is one of those countries that is truly a photographers paradise. Between the indigenous Incan culture, gorgeous landscapes and amazing ruins of Machu Picchu, its hard not to fall in love with this country. For eight days I have been leading a photography workshop though my company The Giving Lens with a phenomenal group of photographers from all over the globe. While the workshop offered these participants the chance to experience Peruvian culture and capture the beauty of Peru, the true focus was working with an organization called Picaflor House (supported by UK based Globalteer) that focuses on providing child education to those in need. In 2013 I will be offering another photography workshop here in Peru that will not only allow you to hike the Inca trail to reach Machu Picchu, but help us establish a photography program through the Picaflor House to help teach these under privileged kids how to use a camera and creatively express themselves.
The following behind the scenes images were taken with my Android Galaxy Nexus cell phone. To view more behind the scenes images of my adventures around the globe, you can follow my Tumbrl page HERE.
On our first day in Cusco, we had to celebrate with a round of Pisco Sours!
There are many vantage points to get great views of the city of Cusco.
We spent a morning exploring the Ruins of Tipon, just outside Cusco
You can’t come to Peru and not try the local delicacy…Cuy!
The kids at Picaflor House performed a tradition song and dance for us on our first day with Picaflor
An old school camera found in the lobby of our Hostal
A protest of a gold mine in Northern Peru in the downtown square of Cusco
The workshop group on the train heading for Aguas Calientes, home of Machu Picchu
Panorama of Machu Picchu with amazing side light in the afternoon
Joe Azure and Vince McMillen looking down the backside of Machu Picchu
Religious Festival in Aguas Calientes
Michael Bonocore showing a Peruvian child how to take a photo
Tags: androidography, Behind the Lens, Peru, Photography workshop, The Giving Lens
