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Don Carmelo, our friendly local restaurant owner friend, shows NIU students how to make tortillas by hand.
A few times a year, Human Connections organizes GETs (Global Engagement Trips) for student groups, tourists, and other visitors eager to gain a better understanding of the local culture in Bucerías, Nayarit, Mexico. This particular GET group, from Northern Illinois University, participated in a week long program centered around social entrepreneurship, NGO management, and sustainable development.
Learn more about HC and our GET programs:
humanconnections.org/engage/about-hc-gets/
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© Britt Natalia
This manual studio portrait of Wes Harvey captures presence and curiosity through focused eye contact and precise, low-key lighting. Shot entirely with analog technique and manual settings, the image highlights texture, tonal contrast, and the quiet strength of a straightforward gaze.
The sepia treatment emphasizes timelessness and human connection, with the subject’s bandana and upward glance drawing attention to narrative and identity. The photo speaks to youth, resilience, and the intimacy found in pause. It is both personal and symbolic—a portrait rooted in stillness and quiet storytelling.
This striking black and white photograph captures a tender moment between two individuals at a Berlin subway station. The composition is enhanced by the contrasting lines of the station's architecture, drawing the viewer's eye towards the couple. The use of shadows and light creates a dramatic atmosphere, emphasizing the intimacy of their interaction amidst the bustling urban environment. The framing, with the structural elements of the station, adds depth and context, telling a story of connection in a public space.