Portrait - Amateur

Bad Mood

Francisco Alcala
Mexico

Nominee

"Bad Mood"
I found this lady in a market in India. Her first reaction was this. In subsequent photographs I captured her smiling being hugged by my wife.

Biography: Mexico social documentary photographer Francisco Alcala Torreslanda creates documentary images and visual narratives that bring to light the positive sides of society. His natural sense for composition and light in combination with his optimistic and empathetic attitude enable him capture significant moments through photographs with strong formal qualities that inform both the intellect and the emotions. His aim is social change with specific emphasis on community empowerment initiatives. Either working on editorial assignments, storytelling for social enterprises and nonprofits or on...

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