Omar Z Robles

Buenos Aires, Querido

September 13, 2017 by Omar Z Robles

For years and years, I had been yearning of making my way to Argentina. Perhaps it was all the Carlos Gardel tangos my grandfather used to play when I was a kid. Or the irresistible and hypnotic tone of the Argentinean accent in Spanish. It so happened, while I was visiting Chile, the folks at the Buenos Aires Tourism Board got word I was in the vicinity and kindly offered me an invitation to spend 2 nights in Buenos Aires. […]

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The Streets of Santiago.

September 2, 2017 by Omar Z Robles

On August 1, 2017, I arrived in Santiago, Chile. As a Fujifilm X-Photographer Ambassador, I was invited to be guest speaker at the brand’s official launch event in Chile. Once my engagements with the brand concluded, I stayed several days longer to spend time shooting local dancers. One of the questions people ask me frequently is why do I photograph dancers in the streets. Why not the studio or the theatre or nature? Photographing on the streets of Santiago, brought […]

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Today at Apple

May 24, 2017 by Omar Z Robles

Here is some extremely exciting news guys! As part of Apple’s launch of Today At Apple, I’ve partnered with Apple and @VSCO to host a special Photo Lab at the Apple Store in SoHo, NYC. My Photo Lab will take place on Thursday May 25th from 7-8:30pm at the Apple Store in SoHo, NYC. Join me to learn about my journey as a photographer. I will also share a few pointers on how to develop your own […]

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Not Perfect…The Dance Flop Diaries

May 14, 2017 by Omar Z Robles

To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity. – William Arthur Ward Way back when, one of my photography mentors caught me off guard with an intriguing question. “Would you like to learn what’s the secret of all great photographers, what makes them truly great?”. To which I swiftly replied, “Yes, master, show me the ways!” His answer was short and simple yet powerful: “They only show their good photos”. Walking away, not […]

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Hong Kong’s Playground

March 29, 2017 by Omar Z Robles

The first time I traveled all by myself, I was 16 years old. At the airport my mom gave me a big hug and immediately broke into tears. As a teenager, I naturally thought that she was just being dramatic. It was only a short trip, to visit relatives nonetheless. Yet, for my mom it meant so much more. It was a rite of passage for her little boy. I was to head out into the world for the first […]

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Coming Home…

February 15, 2017 by Omar Z Robles

Coming Home… Leaving home, is never easy. Whichever your reasons were for relocating, you always end up feeling divided, fractured. You develop new habits and grow into newer version of yourself. Yet, while that newer version of you is perhaps richer in experience than the latter you, there’s a lingering feeling, a longing for home. However your compass rests now perpetually in a state of limbo not knowing where home really is/was/will be…It is what it is. Visiting […]

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Fujifilm GFX 50S | Overview

January 19, 2017 by Omar Z Robles

I had the opportunity to test for some time a pre-production unit of the newly released Fujifilm GFX 50S. While I am not at all camera reviewer, I thought it would be useful to share about my experience since I am sure I will be getting a few questions on social media about it. This is thus not a review of the camera, but just my initial impressions after working with it for the type of work I do […]

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#DanceSnug Winter Series

December 25, 2016 by Omar Z Robles

Being born and raised in a tropical island myself, people often find it odd when I tell them I prefer the cold temperatures of the winter. In many ways, I feel winter invites intimacy and reflection. It also carries a sense of melancholy and nostalgia which I’ve always been fond of. We seek shelter, warmth and comfort, often times in the arms of loved ones. It also can turn into a time of renewal, much as the caterpillar hides […]

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In the land of the living, Mexico.

November 15, 2016 by Omar Z Robles

As I continue my quest to travel the world documenting dancers in different countries, my next destination after visiting Cuba last March was inspired partly by something I heard someone say not too long ago. Words that still echo in my mind, and I bet on a lot of other people’s minds. “When Mexico sends it’s people…”. The rest of that sentence is full of so much negativity and hate, I won’t even bother to repeat. And so it was, […]

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