I have visited Cuba in early 2020 and I was lucky to meet and work with Amanda in Havana. She is a Cuban model with warm personality and genuinely positive energy. We spent together one afternoon and did an outdoor shoot in the streets of Havana.
Model: Amanda Naranjo
A snapshot from behind the scenes before the shoot:
Cocotaxis are very common and popular mean of transport for both locals and tourists in Havana. In my case, they are also great for pictures!
Why are there more classic cars in Cuba than anywhere else in the world? In 1962 Cuba became isolated from the world when the U.S. enacted an embargo blocking companies from trading with the island. With no new cars or parts, the Cuban population became stuck with 1940s and 50s era classics.
It is estimated that around 60,000 of these classic cars drive through the streets of Cuba today. More shocking for me was the fact that such car in a good condition can set you over $80,000!
