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Book synopsis

In Luminous: A Field Guide for Visual Explorers and Storytellers,
award-winning photographer and visual storyteller Kike Calvo-
Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and The Explorers Club,
and a National Geographic Certified Educator-invites readers
into the mindset of a photographic explorer: someone who moves
slowly, listens deeply, and photographs with intention.

Bridging photography, visual anthropology, and global exploration,
this guide inspires a deeper way of seeing, feeling, and
connecting through images. It offers practical tools, reflective insights,
and field-tested assignments that transform photography
into an act of presence, empathy, and storytelling.

In his foreword to Kike's book Corpus Christi in Atánquez, renowned
anthropologist Wade Davis described him as "a worldly
and seasoned photographer, and a fresh voice in the world of visual anthropology."
That spirit infuses every page of this guide.

Inside, you'll find:
• Practical tools to elevate your visual storytelling
• Field assignments to sharpen perception and cultural sensitivity
• QR codes linking to expert interviews and immersive videos
• Reflections on ethics, creativity, and the power of observation
• Black-and-white photographs from real-world projects

Book details

Book category Books in German Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik Kunst Fotografie, Film, Video, TV

• Full title: Luminous
• Author: Kike Calvo
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 108
• EAN: 9798319982230
• ID: 49272903
• Publisher: Blurb
• Weight: 245 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 7 mm
• Date of publishing: 16. July 2025

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