Next week, get ready to dive fully into the Cuban experience, starting with a walk through the Old Havana streets at night. But before that, get to know the six extraordinary Sony #alphacollective shooters and filmmakers who will be taking you on an eight-episode journey as they discover and celebrate the culture, history, and unparalleled hospitality of the Cuban people.
Sara Dietschy
Filmmaker and online personality Sara Dietschy, of New York City, creates inspiring video content for her self-titled YouTube channel, which now has over 160,000 subscribers. Sara’s passion for the creative community inspires her to create travel vlogs, photo / video tutorials, documentary shorts like “Creative Spaces TV” and interview series that aim to explain the “where” and “how” behind creative life. When she’s not drinking la croix or making YouTube videos she’s most likely watching youtube videos. Twitter is her favorite and so is New York City.
See her work at: instagram.com/saradietschy | youtube.com/saradietschy
Paola Franqui
Paola Franqui, also known as Monaris, is a Puerto Rican born street photographer living outside of New York City specializing in visual storytelling. She has her BA in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University and has over 3 years of experience working with brands. What started as a hobby grew to become Paola’s passion, and it has changed her life in ways she never could have imagined. She is grateful for all the opportunities and experiences that have come her way, and looks forward to what’s to come.
See her work at: instagram.com/monaris_
Steven Irby
Steven Irby, otherwise known as @stevesweatpants, is a self-taught photographer based in New York City and the co-founder of Street Dreams Magazine. Born in East Flatbush, Brooklyn and raised in Jamaica, Queens. He picked up a camera in 2011 and hasn’t put it down since. Steve alternates between film, digital and iPhone photography. Steve is proud to be a part of this visual movement that continues to inspire him as a photographer.
See his work at:
https://www.instagram.com/stevesweatpants/ | https://www.instagram.com/streetdreamsmag/
Dave Krugman
Dave Krugman is a Brooklyn-based freelance photographer, writer, and social media strategist. At a young age, Dave fell in love with photography, and since the first magic moments in the darkroom, he was fascinated by the art of holding time still through the craft. He often pairs his work with writing, and seeks to build community and teach photography through various social media channels.
See his work at:
davekrugman.com | https://www.instagram.com/dave.krugman/
Oveck Reyes
Oveck is a visual artist from New York, kind-hearted introvert; dreamer with a troubled mind and most times melancholically charged. He is a man with a passion for art in general, currently in love with photography and cinematography who’s lucky enough to have been doing it for the past 15 years for a living.
See his work at:
www.oveck.us | www.instagram.com/oveck
Andy To
Andy To aspires to be a better version of himself everyday that goes by. Born in Oakland, CA he has paved his way through adversity by using his hands and creative vision with the camera to capture timeless moments.
The type of photography that Andy enjoys shooting is the outdoors. ALWAYS. Landscape photography has always been a go to because it allows him to be in the outdoors. “It’s something about fresh air that inspires me to be productive.”
When he’s not shooting photography and videos Andy enjoys eating tacos and calling himself the Taco connoisseur. During his free time he enjoys reading non-fiction books, playing basketball, and listening to music.
See his work at: instagram.com/andyto
Tune in to AdoramaTV, on May 12th at 12pm EST for the premiere episode. #TTLCUBA