Street Photography in Buenos Aires’s Oldest Neighborhood

Sep 5

San Telmo is by far my favorite neighborhood to shoot in Buenos Aires.

It’s one of Buenos Aires' oldest neighborhoods, with cobblestone streets and colonial-era buildings dating back to the late 18th century.

And that old-school, minimally restored architecture has aged like a fine Malbec – iron balconies, peeling plaster, and timeworn facades that give the neighborhood (and your photos) a nostalgic feel.

Here’s a quick POV photo walk around from the neighborhood.

San Telmo is also home to one of my favorite events to photograph in the city – seriously, I went about 5 times – the Sunday market.

Stalls line the streets with handmade crafts, street food, live music, and a whole lot of tango dancing.

Its convergence of tourists and locals alike also make it a great opportunity for street portraits of strangers.

Check out the Buenos Aires issue of FramesFrom

Oh, and if you’ve got a Buenos Aires trip coming up and want some insider tips for shooting the city without wasting hours Googling… I’ve got you covered.