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042-66 Shortcuts_SU05 Carmel Magazine 7/23/13 8:41 AM Page 9 SHORTCUTS ART Photo: Craig Lovell Two Photographers, One Great Trip Craig Lovell and David Gubernick are offering a photographic journey to San Miguel de Allende in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. The late October through early November workshop will include the chance to photograph the Day of the Dead celebration. wo well-known and respected Monterey Peninsula photographers The workshop's timeframe includes Dia de los Muertos (Day of the T are offering fellow shutterbugs the opportunity to hone their skills Dead), the colorful Mexican family celebration of those who have passed on. nating regions in Mexico. From October 24 to November 4, Craig Lovell photographers endless opportunities for capturing captivating and memo- while simultaneously experiencing the culture of one of the most fasciand David Gubernick will host a workshop at San Miguel de Allende in the state of Guanajuato. This historic region has been a favorite destina- tion for Lovell since he and his wife Christine Kolisch first visited in 2005. "We liked it so much, we bought a house there," he says. The couple now With its rich displays of artifacts and ofrendas (offerings), the holiday offers rable images. Gubernick and Lovell will also lead field expeditions to sur- rounding areas, such as the silver-mining ghost town of Mineral de Pozos and the colonial city of Guanajuato. "By coming down with us, David and I hope to improve people's photog- travels to San Miguel at least twice each year. raphy ability on a lot of levels. There are two instructors so there will be a area intimately, Lovell can steer participants to the most interesting spots— experience at the same time." And that's one reason this workshop is so special: Since he knows the both for photography and cultural interest. "San Miguel is not a beach town," he says. "It's at 1,600-meter elevation and people go there for the culture, the art galleries and great food. I intend to give people a rich experience and the benefit of what I've learned in the eight years I've been going down there. 58 C ARMEL MAGAZINE•SUMMER/FALL 2013 lot of personal attention." Lovell says, "We'll also give people a rich travel For more information or to sign up, visit www.eaglevisions.net and click the "workshop" tab. The pair will host a PowerPoint presentation on Thursday, August 15. Reserve a seat at 831/659-4445. —Michael Chatfield

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