The Photographer's Guide To Mexico City

My Mexico City Guide for Photographers. Support my channel and help me create more videos: geni.us/trovatten. The link to all my photo gear recommendations: trovatten.com/gear/ ⤵ Check Description for all Resources & Links ⤵
A safe photography route in La Roma and Condesa: goo.gl/maps/siBMugLknR6UmBrt5T
The Photographer's Guide to Mexico City
00:00 Mexico City Guide
00:56 Safety in Mexico City
02:00 Carrying in camera in Mexico City
02:37 Guide to Condesa & La Roma
03:45 Guide to Polanco and Chapultepec
04:47 Guide to Coyoacan
06:16 Guide to Centro Historico, Downtown
08:40 Mexico City Photography Guide
09:05 Mexico City Pyramids
10:32 Best Tacos in Mexico City
11:06 Buying Film Cameras in Mexico
11:50 Taking Photos of Dancers
13:05 Day of the Dead
13:17 Day of the Dead Parade
14:06 Day of The Dead Tips
15:26 El Bazar Sabado in San Angel
16:35 The Boats in Xochimilco (Trajineras)
My gear recommendation for street photography
My Rolleiflex 2.8F - shrsl.com/2ibbs
Digital camera: Fuji X-T4 - geni.us/XT-4
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I hope you enjoyed this photography guide to Mexico City (CDMX) / Ciudad de Mexico.

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  • @carlos7mh
    @carlos7mh3 жыл бұрын

    “Que Chido” spoken like a true Mexican. Love your photos, they always carry a sense of space and human touch.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    haha gracias amigo!

  • @Anon54387

    @Anon54387

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FTrovatten Que chido. Are you sure? That guy looks like he'd be on the most wanted part of the evening news out in San Bernardino or Corona. :)

  • @agylub
    @agylub3 жыл бұрын

    I would never have thought Mexico City looked like that. You are an ambassador- great work.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @bjones9942
    @bjones99423 жыл бұрын

    The bus from del Norte to Teotihuacan (and back) runs every 15 minutes - much cheaper and more convenient than uber! And the restaurants outside the site are pretty darned good. You should try them (not just La Gruta).

  • @gosho2248
    @gosho22483 жыл бұрын

    Dude, you're leaving a paradise 💔

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll be back :)

  • @a_b_9790
    @a_b_97903 жыл бұрын

    Your content is incredibly underrated and informative; love what you do man.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Adam! Much appreciated :)!

  • @roastbeefy0weefy
    @roastbeefy0weefy Жыл бұрын

    Dude, you've got the juice - your photos are very soulful. Appreciate the guide!

  • @doncristobal33
    @doncristobal333 жыл бұрын

    I lived 8 years in Mexico city and I miss it so much. Your videos helped me remember the good times but were a bit painful to me as well, anyway I will miss those walks in Mexico :'(

  • @AlejandroRodz
    @AlejandroRodz3 жыл бұрын

    I really love watching your videos Fredrik, gracias por compartirlos con nosotros. Keep up the good work!

  • @seanpalsgaard7459
    @seanpalsgaard74592 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for the info!

  • @photographyalamexicana
    @photographyalamexicana Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations, Frederik, you are doing an awesome job!

  • @PierreVignau
    @PierreVignau3 жыл бұрын

    This video is great! Thank You Frederik!

  • @veredcc
    @veredcc3 жыл бұрын

    What a great video!! With such wonderful photos! I love watching your videos and I absolutely adore your photos! They really deliver the spirit of the places and the people, and they are so beautiful on their own. Keep up your great work and continue sharing your photo tours with us. Best regards from Israel!

  • @ReimannPembroke
    @ReimannPembroke3 жыл бұрын

    This is a super helpful video for photographer and travelers in general! Great work! I'd love to go to Mexico City with my friends and make a photography video.

  • @barbaracourtens
    @barbaracourtens3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and absolutely stunning pictures! Makes me want to use my film camera more often! 😄

  • @marccontreras2239
    @marccontreras22393 жыл бұрын

    Gonna miss seeing your Mexico videos! But also excited for new content, keep it up man!

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear Marc!

  • @davidmunkejord476
    @davidmunkejord4763 жыл бұрын

    Love your photos. Inspires me to go out and shoot every time!!

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great to hear David! Thx!

  • @trishk.7876
    @trishk.78763 жыл бұрын

    Such luck that I bumped into you and discovered your channel before you left. You've added new dimensions to my (still relatively new) CDMX experience. Hope to see you back here someday!

  • @4WHEELBIKER
    @4WHEELBIKER3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video !...really enjoy your work.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @deborahpartridge3620
    @deborahpartridge362010 ай бұрын

    We are planning a trip this year to catch Day of the Dead and I found this to be an excellent guide! Thanks Frederik

  • @Camdem89
    @Camdem892 жыл бұрын

    i’m so happy i found your videos

  • @photoexplorer
    @photoexplorer3 жыл бұрын

    Great to watch, as always. 👍

  • @tracycakes99
    @tracycakes993 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful video! Muchas gracías 🙂

  • @DerekBoy27
    @DerekBoy273 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video and photography!

  • @slottyken
    @slottyken3 жыл бұрын

    You have such an easy likeable style. Great video.

  • @jorgeatl92
    @jorgeatl923 жыл бұрын

    The beat guide ever I live here in Mexico city and that's where I go to take some pictures

  • @FTrovatten
    @FTrovatten3 жыл бұрын

    What tips for you have for photographers visiting Mexico City? Share them here!

  • @SusyGrundahl

    @SusyGrundahl

    3 жыл бұрын

    Super video, Frederik 📷 I want to Go back ...

  • @Anon54387

    @Anon54387

    3 жыл бұрын

    What was that guy doing under the bus?

  • @Anon54387

    @Anon54387

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have you considered going to Tultepec during the fireworks festival?

  • @klumisttwo8380
    @klumisttwo83803 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always 👏🏻

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate!

  • @webvidpromo
    @webvidpromo3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video Frederik. :)

  • @williamshaffer9216
    @williamshaffer92163 жыл бұрын

    As always, I love your videos and photography! I especially like that you use a Twin Lens Reflex Camera. Your images and commentary make me feel as thought I have been there with you!!!

  • @varoujanhagopian7484
    @varoujanhagopian74843 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video...as always. Hoping to make it to the Day of the Dead festival this year....if it happens. Will definitely make use of the info you provided here. Thanks very much.

  • @armandovera2304
    @armandovera23043 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Your pictures are beautiful and amazing 👏.

  • @tw9535
    @tw95353 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding work!

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @bufeo4735
    @bufeo47353 жыл бұрын

    Excelente vídeo!!! 👍🏽

  • @lucianoenzo98
    @lucianoenzo982 жыл бұрын

    This was great! I’m going to Mexico City for the first time next week and this answered so many questions I had !

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dope! Glad to hear!

  • @tempertramp
    @tempertramp3 жыл бұрын

    My dreams of bumping into you on the streets of CDMX are shattered. Wishing you the best in all your ventures and looking forward to your next chapter! Thank you for sharing your photography on YT with us and thank you for spending time in México. 🙏🏽

  • @tulasnaps

    @tulasnaps

    Жыл бұрын

    Well I’ll be there next month starting my photography career there haha

  • @user-gx5gm6yi3r
    @user-gx5gm6yi3r3 жыл бұрын

    Muy lindo video amigo 👉🏻👈🏻💓

  • @AlejandroMironov
    @AlejandroMironov3 жыл бұрын

    You are now Mexican forever my brother. Wishing you the best moving forward!

  • @deejaesir
    @deejaesir3 жыл бұрын

    Great video Frederik!

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @PonchoANS7
    @PonchoANS73 жыл бұрын

    It's been great seeing your channel grow. I hate to be that guy, but I've been subbed since you had less than a thousand subscribers, and the quality of your videos has only gone up.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's great to hear mate! Thanks a lot!

  • @GORDOLOBO1313
    @GORDOLOBO13133 жыл бұрын

    Tienes que venir a Chiapas. Excelente canal, felicidades Frederik.

  • @alfredbattenberg2626
    @alfredbattenberg26263 жыл бұрын

    Wow. You make great shots almost art out of nothing. I am too into photography. I studied journalism and had to take several photograph courses. You are damn good buddy.

  • @PieroZanetti
    @PieroZanetti3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a photographer too and I lived 2 month in Mexico City, thanks for the video. Miss Cdmx a lot

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear Piero!

  • @daveshannon3934
    @daveshannon39343 жыл бұрын

    Great content. Have you decided where you are going to reside next? Thoroughly recommend Andalusia Spain! Hope to see you here.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dave! I'm thinking Spain yea, but sure where in Spain yet :)

  • @Mr16johann
    @Mr16johann3 жыл бұрын

    i am a novice photographer. You inspire me 🙂

  • @vmaxviking
    @vmaxviking3 жыл бұрын

    Super fed video.... Jeg lærer meget ved at kikke med, er det muligt at sætte data ind i dine fotos du viser??? shutter, blænde og iso måske...

  • @2011wk
    @2011wk3 жыл бұрын

    Very good video, Frederick! pls check your gear links, btw.

  • @zarate1om
    @zarate1om3 жыл бұрын

    I agree that shooting at night is risky anywhere you go, if I know that I’ll be walking around some sketchy areas then I ask a friend if they’d like to go. It’s more fun too, plus you don’t have to look over your shoulder every time you find yourself staring into the viewfinder for 10 minutes at a time

  • @RexTiongson
    @RexTiongson3 жыл бұрын

    u deserve a 100k subs!

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    👊🏼

  • @qwikflame
    @qwikflame Жыл бұрын

    11:27 is one of the best parts

  • @atroche1978
    @atroche19783 жыл бұрын

    I had just commented on your last video asking about your whereabouts and this comes up. 🤔

  • @DeusExMachino
    @DeusExMachino3 жыл бұрын

    You should definitely come to patzcuaro michoacan Mexico. Most people are friendly and they love when you take pics to promote their magic town or pueblo magico

  • @PaulWon
    @PaulWon3 жыл бұрын

    1:16 I got casey neistat vlog flashbacks from that camera drop

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    :D

  • @kingjonfrmdagym
    @kingjonfrmdagym3 жыл бұрын

    do you a different lens for your film camera ?

  • @juanurueta7687
    @juanurueta76873 жыл бұрын

    We're gonna miss you around here, Frederik! Farewell!

  • @cinesthesia7
    @cinesthesia72 жыл бұрын

    Can you recommend a lab in Mexico City where I can get film developed and scanned?

  • @wade3mvp1
    @wade3mvp16 ай бұрын

    Could you include thumbnail of settings when you post photos?

  • @vorentoesalsaybachata
    @vorentoesalsaybachata3 жыл бұрын

    What is your Best lenses?

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite lens: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4WO1I-tZ6WxkZM.html :)

  • @vorentoesalsaybachata

    @vorentoesalsaybachata

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FTrovatten Gracias!

  • @autistechlens8691
    @autistechlens86913 жыл бұрын

    where you off to next then bro??

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure yet - more about this later :)

  • @autistechlens8691

    @autistechlens8691

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FTrovatten LONDON BRO!!! Come on we need you

  • @gregbau-mh4ly
    @gregbau-mh4ly3 жыл бұрын

    Amigo ten cuidado cuando estes abajo de la banqueta hay mucha gente loca con su carro mexico es hermoso pero tambien hay otra cara

  • @MobilityForFighting
    @MobilityForFighting3 жыл бұрын

    ‘There he is, the gringo’ 😂

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    These dudes :D

  • @MexicanoAlegre_
    @MexicanoAlegre_3 жыл бұрын

    8:21 Ese señor tenía algún tipo de autoridad? Lo dudo. Que mal que pasaste por esa experiencia. Y que buenas fotografías tomaste.

  • @Becky_Cal
    @Becky_Cal3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Frederik, started watching this video recommended by YT & you’re definitely a talented photographer so kudos on that. But I don’t particularly appreciate the language that you use... “if you want to go to something more Mexican” go to the historic center…Listen, Roma and Condesa are beautiful areas and they’re just as Mexican as Centro. . Who do you think created the cafes, restaurants, beautiful street art & gorgeous parks in Roma, Condesa, Polanco, etc? Mexicans. Be very careful with your language because it borders on Eurocentric & racist. . Centro is more historic and much older it was were the Aztecs literally had pyramids...it’s also huge and super dense. So yeah I wouldn’t recommend roaming the streets after dark, being a typical tourist, taking a bunch of random pictures-but I wouldn’t do that in parts of London or Madrid either (I lived in London). I’ve lived in Mexico City & spent a lot of time in centro. My iPhone was never stolen... but I was pickpocketed & had my iPhone stolen in Barcelona...

  • @Michael-Bennett
    @Michael-Bennett3 жыл бұрын

    Mexico City is one of my favourite places to visit. I always tell people that it is the most "alive" place I have ever been. Nice video. Have travelled in many other cities and towns as well. Great bus service in Mexico.

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree! Mexico City is really something special!

  • @zoltankaparthy9095
    @zoltankaparthy90952 жыл бұрын

    Esta bueno, tengo con mucho gusto. Be careful not to let those Chilangos eat you alive. You won't be the first Güero to vanish there. ;o)

  • @michaelsaks4744
    @michaelsaks47443 жыл бұрын

    13:07 Day of T (sis) ☕️

  • @villegas24
    @villegas24Ай бұрын

    Im from Mexico City but I live in Europe and I don’t have the balls to take out my big cameras when I visit home lol

  • @JesusRomero-lp6zt
    @JesusRomero-lp6zt3 жыл бұрын

    that guy who said you can't record with your camera looked sketchy so probably he and his friends where up to something, it is not illegal to take videos on the streets since its a public space it is illegal doing it inside of some buildings. He sound like a "ñero" (mexican ghetto type) I'm Mexican so i can tell for his accent.

  • @dflf
    @dflf3 жыл бұрын

    Know the language, keep your gear to a minimum, travel with a friend, be aware of your surroundings especially at night

  • @FTrovatten

    @FTrovatten

    3 жыл бұрын

    That helps!

  • @adoyer04
    @adoyer043 жыл бұрын

    what to avoid? in mexico? hmmm. Maybe who has their hands over the actual place/area in general. If you get checked out with a good camera you are wearing...

  • @samescamilla79
    @samescamilla792 жыл бұрын

    No es Gavacho es de Dinamarca, LOL!

  • @danieldeleonlangure782
    @danieldeleonlangure7823 жыл бұрын

    Those places are the 5% of whole Mexico City.

  • @carriebtc
    @carriebtc3 жыл бұрын

    So, thousands of years of amalgamated American and European traditions got erased, and 'created', after the infamous James Bond Movie (never seen)? I guess I should start going back to the memory files of my years traveling in Mexico and erase all the wonderful passages that contain anything about 'The Day of the Dead' because they were lived before the Movie James Bond was filmed in Mexico..... I don't understand this popular narrative. I guess since Hollywood is the current 'Genesis' of humanity, I should start watching more movies, and TV Shows, and ignore history books and traditions seen and experienced. Welcome to 21st Century. Cheers

  • @carriebtc

    @carriebtc

    3 жыл бұрын

    Google Translate: Entonces, ¿miles de años de tradiciones americanas y europeas fusionadas fueron borradas y 'creadas' después de la infame película de James Bond (nunca vista)? Supongo que debería empezar a volver a los archivos de memoria de mis años viajando por México y borrar todos los pasajes maravillosos que contienen algo sobre 'El día de los muertos' porque fueron vividos antes de que se filmara la película James Bond en México ... .. No entiendo esta narrativa popular. Supongo que, dado que Hollywood es el actual 'Génesis' de la humanidad, debería empezar a ver más películas y programas de televisión e ignorar los libros de historia y las tradiciones vistas y experimentadas. Bienvenido al siglo XXI. Salud

  • @ManWithaMask42
    @ManWithaMask423 ай бұрын

    Palanco is not safe. And also people doesn't allow you to take photos.

  • @ManWithaMask42
    @ManWithaMask423 ай бұрын

    Really Downtown? Now is ugly, dirty and with plage