Photographer Veronica Hernandez does not fear sand nor flying bugs when it comes to capturing the perfect angle.

She has crouched and rolled in the beaches at the St. Mark’s Lighthouse for a friend’s engagement photoshoot, and despite leaving itchy and full of bites, found the end result to be completely worth it. 

Truthfully, Hernadez is a master of poses no matter the environment. She completed her yoga teacher training last month. She enjoys not only taking photos of her fellow yogis, but also uses her knowledge of the physical, somatic practice to help her clients capture their best selves on film. 

“Going through the training has helped me to hone my craft,” says Hernandez. “There are a lot of clients out there who get super nervous, especially at the beginning of a shoot, so I try to incorporate some of my yoga breathing techniques to help them.” 

Hernandez’s photograph, “Golden Vibrations,” is breath personified. The photo is one of three by Hernandez featured as a part of this year’s Photofest 2020. The exhibit is on display at the Artport Gallery and on COCA’s new Online Gallery.

“Golden Vibrations” was taken at Crystal Portal, a shop located in Railroad Square. The unique angle of the digeridoo player is prominent in the image, as are the rays of the sun that are refracted by the camera’s lens. 

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