Ritche Perez, born in Sukkot, Paranaque, Philippines, moved to St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, in 1977. He is a skilled photographer and graphic designer, currently a Multimedia Specialist at Memorial University, with experience in website firms and advertising agencies. Additionally, Ritche is a musician and songwriter, having played in several alternative rock bands and currently performing with Xia 3. He travels to the Philippines to reconnect with his roots, focusing on street photography that addresses social issues. Ritche’s youth is featured in the show “Son of a Critch.” For his work, visit www.inbetweendays.ca.
Workshop
Light, Streets, and Stories: Capturing Downtown St. John’s
My name is Ritche Perez. I am a photographer in St. John’s, Newfoundland. I was born in the Philippines, and moved to St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada in 1977.
One of my favorite things to do is street photography. I enjoy roaming in the downtown area photographing people, events, and structures/architectures. Anything that tells a story or evokes my emotions, literal or abstract, anything goes!
I am honored to take you on a walkabout through one of the oldest cities in Canada. The downtown area of St. John’s, Newfoundland. We will stroll through together capturing photos, and have casual discussions on technique and photography culture.
We will roam through the streets, alleyways, climb stairs, and stop at familiar places. Please make sure to wear proper footwear and don’t forget to bring your cameras! I hope to show you my favorite places, where light hits subjects beautifully, and just interesting areas. I will take you down to Harbourside park where the view of the Narrows is picture perfect.
The map shows the possible walking areas, and it will be about 50 – 90 minutes. Click here to view in Google Maps. Looking forward to it!
