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Rooftop Conversations

Lifestyle Photography

December 2023

An intimate portrait series shot on rooftops across Mexico City. Each session paired two friends or strangers and let the conversation unfold naturally — the camera documenting connection, laughter, and the city stretching out behind.

Canon R585mm f/1.4Reflector
Rooftop Conversations friends laughing at sunset

The Story

Rooftops are exposed environments with unpredictable wind and harsh overhead sun. We used simple diffusion panels and scheduled sessions for the last two hours of daylight to maintain soft, directional light.

Key Features

01

Paired Portraits

Two subjects per session — capturing the dynamic between them as they talk.

02

City as Backdrop

Each rooftop selected for its unique view, making the city a character in every frame.

03

Unscripted Emotion

No direction given — subjects simply talked while the camera observed.

04

Twilight Transition

Sessions spanning from golden hour into blue hour for shifting mood and palette.

Rooftop Conversations candid portrait during golden hour
Rooftop Conversations city skyline at dusk