CM Christian Macías
Documentary photography workshop with Christian Macías
Photography training

Workshopsin documentary photography — Guadalajara

Next workshop · Mérida, Yucatán — October 13 & 14, 2026
In-person workshops
Guadalajara & other cities

Two days to challenge how you see, how you shoot, and how you edit. Small groups, real field practice with a real couple, and a documentary approach for photographers who want to tell stories, not just take pictures.

De Arrebatos a la Luz photography workshop with Christian Macías, October 13 & 14 in Mérida
Upcoming workshop

De Arrebatos
a la Luz

Challenge · Discover · Transform

Date: October 13 & 14, 2026
Location: Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico
Spots: 20
Investment
$4,500 MXN
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Content

Workshop program

A training experience for photographers who want to learn how to see, feel and tell a story.

It comes from a simple restlessness: to capture the truth of a moment, not just what's visible but what isn't. Through a documentary, intimate and sensitive approach, we explore light, composition, color and intuition as narrative tools.

Day 1

The Gaze

10:00 AM to 7:00 PM — may vary by location and daylight

Introduction + inspiration

Introductions and why we photograph
Breaking creative block from everyday life

Documentary composition

Symmetry and the language of order
Back to basics: what to look for and how to start
Geometric shapes and their emotional meaning
Color psychology: choices that communicate

Reportage photography

Shots you can't miss
Observing before you shoot
Telling a story without interrupting it: presence over direction

Field practice

Real session with a couple
Flash as an ally, not the protagonist
Solving difficult light and composition scenarios
Day 2

The Voice

10:00 AM to 7:00 PM — may vary by location and daylight

Editing & judgment

An efficient workflow
Editing with intention: what am I trying to say with this image?

Selling with purpose

Adapting without losing your voice
Reaching the right clients without chasing the algorithm
Practical tools so people buy without being pushed

Portfolio & self-critique

An honest look at your social media (Instagram)
Learning to evaluate your own work without ego or self-punishment

Closing

What we lived, what we shared, what stays lit

The editing judgment we work on during day 2 is distilled into my Lightroom presets: three in black and white and three in colour, in case you want to start editing with that eye before the workshop.

Logistics
Requirements
Experience using photography equipment. Not exclusive to wedding photographers.
What to bring
Your own camera for the field-practice day.
Registration
Reserve your spot with a 50% deposit; the balance is due one week before the workshop.
Location
The exact venue and schedule are sent by WhatsApp one week before the workshop.
Extras
Content is useful for videographers too, not only photographers.

How to reserve your spot

Message me on WhatsApp with your name and which workshop you're interested in.
Reserve with a 50% deposit; the balance is due one week before.
I run workshops about 4 times a year — if there's no active date, I can let you know about the next one.
Next step

Message me and I'll walk you through the details.

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Custom

Private workshop

Want a workshop just for your team, studio, or group of photographers? I adapt the content, length, and location to what you need — same documentary approach, closed format.

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International workshops

Bring me to your city

I've taught workshops in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, and the United States. If you organize a photography community or event and want to bring me to your city or country, let's talk.

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Want to know more about how I work? Read how I document a wedding without directing the scene on the blog, or go straight to what I write for photographers: pricing, burnout and technique.