Photography

Cartagena de Indias — Black and White by Adrian Galli

Stars, Cartagena 2024

One of the striking features of Cartagena would most definitely be that which saturates it, the colors… followed by the sun and shadows cast. But putting those devices together, sometimes the only way to see it best it without color—in black and white. These facets together bring a genesis of moments revealed.

I always come back to black and white.

Cartagena de Indias — Detalles by Adrian Galli

Flowers, Cartagena, 2024

Some of the smallest details, the most mundane, are my favorite things to photograph. They might be out in the open, walked by a thousand times, or hidden, found in places many of us and our eyes never gaze upon. But all of these things have their own beauty and as I have said many times, a photographer, or cinematographer, is there to see that which others don’t and to share it.

Cartagena de Indias — Arquitectura by Adrian Galli

Early in my photography journey, architecture stood out as one of my favorite subjects to capture. Regardless of my travels, I always find remarkable structures that deserve the timelessness of a photograph to preserve their essence.

Cartagena was no exception. The Centro exudes an “old world” Spanish charm that perfectly reflects its time period and origins. On the other hand, Barrio Bocagrande infuses Miami Beach with a Latin American flair, particularly captivating with its white buildings, blue glass, and the stunning contrast against a blue sky.