Photographer x Dancer Collaborations

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In this episode, Omar talks about the origin of his IG Live series Conversations with Dancers. He takes us back to how being a gymnast, dancer, performer and mime influence his photography and the ability to communicate without words. Learn Omar’s approach to street and client photography and the importance of problem-solving. We explore Omar’s Puerto Rican heritage and the benefits of photographing with film.

Omar Z Robles is an NYC based photographer born and raised in Puerto Rico. His interest in storytelling began with one man: Marcel Marceau. The legendary mime actor taught him how to interpret the world through subtle but riveting movements. But before juxtaposing the clean lines of dancers against rugged city landscapes, Omar was shooting celebrities, athletes, artists, politicians, and city dwellers for The Chicago Tribune’s Hoy, Metro San Juan, and Latino Leaders. With over 300k followers, his social media acumen has made him an influencer for Leica, Adobe Lightroom, Peak Design, Jaguar, Gap, Esquire Magazine, and more.