project003: cuba
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Cuba remains the world’s oldest communist state. The 1959 Revolution brought many changes for the Cuban people that bred a generation of children born on an island that has become isolated from the outside world and all of its modern thought and technology. In 2011, the 100cameras team launched the project in Havana at a pivotal point during this Revolution. Our goal was to give them the opportunity to document the effects that communism has had on a generation born into a closed society. This was quite possibly the first time in the history of the nation that children were given cameras to document their lives and then their perspectives shared with the outside world.
100cameras partnered with the independent, non-partisan, Spain based organization, Campo Amor, to best serve the children’s community. Their mission is to provide intermediary services to encourage community development, benefiting those who have been financially, socially and culturally excluded from society. This is primarily accomplished through the education of available public services, medical aide, provision of humanitarian goods, the coordination of disaster relief efforts, small business leadership workshops, and entrepreneurial training.
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Purchase one of the children’s photographs, and 100% of your purchase will go directly to Campo Amor to build a community center that will be the central hub for their mission in Cuba. Or you can simply make a donation to Project003 by clicking on the Paypal button below.
100cameras is a non-political organization that promotes connectivity and encourages expression among children in developing communities. Activities conducted in Cuba and remittances to Campo Amor are compliant with US law, including Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations.
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Purchase the 100cameras Staff Prints (60)
The 100cameras staff photographed the details of Cuba. All money from the sale of staff photos will serve to support the projects and operations of 100cameras, Inc. -
purchase manuel's prints. (46)
Manuel, 10 years old.
During the 100cameras photography course, Manuel focused on the details of doors, architectural tiles, various modes of transportation, and the beautiful flamboyant trees that line his neighborhood. Manuel said that his favorite thing to photograph was open fields. Because he thinks that they are very beautiful.
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Jose, 13 years old.
Jose’s photographic perspective was mostly angled towards the sky. He specifically liked to take photos of tree branches from below in the shade and the historical light fixtures that lined the streets. As you will see, his photography resembles life from the perspective of an insect.
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Alexander, 13 years old.
Alexander was very studious. His photography reflects his careful attention to detail, reflected in his photos of architecture from old Havana. He explored the double meanings and paradoxes of both beauty and destruction found within the city. His photos, especially of windows and doors, were carefully thought out and are both descriptive and telling of his personality. His favorite thing to photograph was the fields of the countryside. -
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Amiris, 14 years old.
Among a team of baseball players, Amiris was one of the few girls that participated in the photography class. This was the first time she had ever used a camera, and she truly excelled as a photographer. Her photography focused on everyday sights, such as caged birds and the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Her documentary style emphasized the reality and feel of the world around her. She captured the concept of photojournalism and successfully shares the story of herself and her city. -
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Eduardo, 11 years old.
Eduardo focused on the details of shadows and texture as he documented his world. Once he knew that his photos were going to be seen on the world wide web, he was extra attentive during the lessons in camera class. Eduardo was determined to capture all aspects of the everyday life of a Cuban teen. His photographs depict a life that is filled with much color, laughter, and uncertainty as he focused on the scenery, people, transportation, and all the colors of Cuban architecture. And of course, baseball. -
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Miriam, 15 years old.
Miriam’s photography highlighted the landscape and city scenes around Havana. Since she grew up in Alamar, a suburb of Havana, Miriam was very attentive to the big picture skylines from the viewpoint of her backyard, as well as the details of shapes and colors that appealed to her style in downtown Havana. Miriam showcased her creativity through her unique angles and lighting techniques that are portrayed in her portfolio. Her photos reflect the layers of significance in the life of a Cuban girl today. -
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Anthony, 11 years old.
Anthony's portfolio content differed form the rest of our photographers. Although his subject matter was similar to his peers, his photos reflected new angles, depths of field, and lighting schemes. This is specifically highlighted in the way that he captured the vintage doors and buildings with varying perspectives. Anthony’s work truly showcases his ability to capture the unique twist on everyday objects. -
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meet dariel, 15 years old.
During the field trip to Havana, Dariel was especially excited to visit the capital city. His photo assignment was to document the details of architecture, and he worked very hard to apply what he had learned through his photography. He was specifically drawn to photographing the details of the doors and windows he saw throughout the city. -
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meet germay, 14 years old.
Germay had a natural knack for telling stories through his photography with both composition and expression. On the first day of camera class, it became obvious that Germay was a leader. He was always sharing his ideas with the class, and his confidence and charisma shines throughout his portfolio. -
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meet gustavo, 15 years old.
Gustavo found a unique niche with his photography. Unlike many of the other children's portfolios, he didn't focus on Cuba's many vibrant colors that highlight the city's architecture. Instead, he chose to focus on textures found in sand and stone that show the history and age of his home. Thus giving us a deeper glimpse into the distinctive way that he relates to the world.