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Quarantine Diary

March 20, 2020 by Omar Z Robles

Day 1(ish) I actually started self-quarantine about 2 weeks before the goverment started taking this whole COVID-19 seriorusly. On March 15, 2020 I decided to start this project photographing at least one image a day documenting tid bits of this new temporary normal. My wife is crancking up on her jucing. Hoping it will help her immune system get stronger. She offered me some celery juice. I tried it. Not for me Day 2 I’m staring enjoy and appreaciate little […]

Categories: Documentary, Portrait, Uncategorized • Tags: corona virus, covid-19, leica q2, new normal, NYC, quarantine

Melbourne, of Paradise.

July 27, 2018 by Omar Z Robles

“They understand, though they are poor. I’m like them. I love them, I know them. Their lives are small, but their dreams are vast.”-Baptiste, from the film The Children of Paradise. As I sit down to write this, it’s been exactly 11 days since I got back form Melbourne, Australia. I am still trying to get my biological clock back on track and catch full night of sleep. But I am happy to put myself through that for the experiences […]

Categories: Documentary, Portrait, Uncategorized • Tags: Australia, Ballerinas, Ballet, Dance, Danza, Documentary, Melbourne, Omar Robles, Omar Z Robles, Photography

Their Words, Bare Sky Dance Series.

July 1, 2018 by Omar Z Robles

The naked body speaks volumes to our fragile yet mystical and graceful existence. We are born naked and it was a naked act (in most cases) that brought life to each and everyone of us. Body language is our first language. We are tied to our bodies, in such a strong way that they can often tell things about our emotional state, even in spite of ourselves. As a photographer I am drawn to photograph the naked form for the […]

Categories: Documentary, Portrait, Uncategorized • Tags: #BareSkyDance, Ballet, Bare, Dance, Dancers, Danza, Instagram, Nude, NYC, Omar Z Robles, Photography, Roof, Rooftops, Sky

Pixels4PuertoRico.org

September 25, 2017 by Omar Z Robles

Early morning on Friday Sept 22 I received a phone call. It was from an unknown number in Puerto Rico. My heart skipped a bit, I quickly answered. Though hopeful, I was also ready for the worst. On the other side, I heard my sister’s voice. As she heard my voice, she broke into tears. “Is everyone ok?” I asked. The line started breaking up, I could hardly hear her now, I was getting more a more anxious. “Yes, everyone […]

Categories: Documentary, Portrait, Uncategorized • Tags: Documentary, Donate, Fundraiser, Hurricane, Hurricane Maria, maria, Photography, Portraits, PR Se Levanta, Puerto Rico, puertoricoselevanta

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 […]

Categories: Documentary, Portrait, Uncategorized • Tags: Ballet, Chile, Dance, Danza, Documentary, Fuji, Omar Z Robles, Photography, Portraits, Santiago

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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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 […]

Categories: Portrait, Uncategorized • Tags: Ballet, Bellerina, Dance, Danza, Documentary, Fuji, Fujifilm, Fujifilm GFX, fujifilmgfx50s, GFX, GFX50S, Medium Format, MediumFormat, MF, NYC, Photography, Portraits

#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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NYC Pride 2016

June 26, 2016 by Omar Z Robles

Categories: Documentary, Portrait, Uncategorized • Tags: Documentary, Equality, Fujifilm, Gay, Lesbian, LGBT, LGBTQ, NYC, NYCPride, NYCPride2016, Omar Robles, OmarZRobles, Photography, Portraits, Pride, Pride2016, PrideParade, Queer, XPro2

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