Join MOAD and award-winning photojournalist Matias J. Ocner for an insightful and dynamic photography workshop.
The workshop will begin in the Freedom Tower's Knight Skylight Gallery, then move on to other noteworthy sites in Downtown Miami.
During the workshop, participants will learn about Ocner's works, lighting, how to capture a moment, and the role of photography as a visual medium to shape narratives. They will engage in observation exercises, learning how to frame place, people, and create visual storytelling.
The workshop will conclude at the Freedom Tower, where participants will share their works and reflect on how to create visual records of people and places that define Miami.
Participants may use either their cameras or cell phones to take images.
Matias J. Ocner is a Miami-based photojournalist born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and raised in Miami. Ocner works for the Miami Herald and el Nuevo Herald. His work is featured in Journeys of Freedom and Reflections, two exhibitions at the Freedom Tower. Matias is often on the front lines of history, documenting pivotal events through his photography. His coverage spans natural disasters, immigration, protest movements, sporting events, and more. Through his images, he aims to capture South Florida’s communities, elevate their voices, and inform readers.
Ocner is a Miami Dade College alumnus and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications, with a concentration in photography, from Florida International University.
Admission to the Freedom Tower is included with your RSVP.
Event attendees may park for free in the MDC garage at 500 NE Second Avenue, between NE Fifth and NE Sixth Streets.
The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at MDC may document the event, including its attendees. By entering the area, and/or participating in the event, you consent to the recording and its use in any form.
Image credit: Al Diaz/ Miami Herald Staff
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