The most important thing to be able to work well in a foreign country is information that I can use to prepare myself. Where can I find what I’m looking for? What are the local conditions like? Can I go on expeditions alone or do I need to be accompanied? As it turned out, I need to find people who can accompany me and preferably also know the local area so that they can give me recommendations for markets.
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When asked about travel and photography conditions in South America, the first person I thought of was FRANK GAUDLITZ, whose work from South America I have known and appreciated for years. He photographed portraits and still lifes while traveling in the footsteps of Alexander von Humboldt – be sure to check it out! here
Besides the fact that his photographs are outstanding, he was a very helpful advisor to me in the preparation, thank you very much, dear Frank!
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The same goes for La Paz: I told my rowing colleagues about my plans, Sebastian told me straight away that he had an exchange student from near La Paz through his son, contacted him, he contacted a friend who had just moved to La Paz, she in turn contacted a friend and the ! is a photographer and is really keen to accompany me – what a great way to pass the word! I’m really looking forward to meeting all the people who have been living in the cities I want to get to know for a long time!
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© Frank Gaudlitz
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