Vanishing Cuba

Vanishing Cuba "Vanishing Cuba" is a visual storytelling page celebrating Cuba's emergence from 60 years of isolation. 24 trips to Cuba since 2013. Cubans are infectious.

Welcome to "Vanishing Cuba". The title should hold true for several decades to come as Cuba emerges from its 60 years of isolation. Cuba is an amazing rare find that should be explored both culturally and photographically. What sets Cuba apart from most countries is not its vintage American cars - that appear lost in time, or its crumbling elegant architecture of days past, or its untouched and na

tural beaches, but it's "amazing people". Their caring nature, kind hearts, perseverance and fortitude, sense of humor and style, make Cubans very special among us. Add to this Cuba's colorful culture, history, cuisine and music and it's hard not to crave the desire to return to this beautiful island nation. There are not many places in North or South America where you can find cities celebrating 500 years of history? Baracoa, Trinidad, Camaguey and Old Havana are such historical gems. These UNESCO World Heritage sites are a peek into the origins of the new world, discovered by the Spanish over five centuries ago. As aspects of Cuba disappear, others will remain for a long time to come. "Vanishing Cuba" is here for you to enjoy and learn about the unique and wonderful people of Cuba. We offer several small group adventures to Cuba. Join for a magical adventure of a lifetime. Michael Chinnici
Documentary Photographer

Pre-Order Vanishing Cuba Books at https://redoctopuspublishing.com

https://www.michaelchinnici.com
https://www.vanishingcuba.com

Limited Availability!
07/27/2025

Limited Availability!

WAIT! I’LL BE RIGHT DOWN. I stumbled upon this gentleman one Sunday morning while walking in Central Havana. He insisted...
06/14/2024

WAIT! I’LL BE RIGHT DOWN. I stumbled upon this gentleman one Sunday morning while walking in Central Havana. He insisted on coming down from the second floor to welcome me and my guests to Cuba. Little did he know then that it was my 33rd trip to the island. He was genuinely happy to see travelers. © 2024 Michael Chinnici

VANISHING CUBA PHOTO TOUR
https://photoworkshopadventures.com/north-america/cuba/vanishing-cuba

VANISHING CUBA
Photo Storytelling Coffee Table Book
Available at vanishingcuba.com


PHOTO WORKSHOP ADVENTURES
CUBA - Street, Portrait, Travel Photo Tours


SIX SENSES EXPERIENCES
CUBA - Culinary, Culture and Discovery


All links are in my bio.

THIAGO!!! That’s me and my dear friend George “Thiago” at ChaChaChá in Havana. If you know George, you know he’s all abo...
06/14/2024

THIAGO!!! That’s me and my dear friend George “Thiago” at ChaChaChá in Havana. If you know George, you know he’s all about his sports jackets, hair, and sunglasses. He’s the life of the party and the face of ChaChaChá. But if you really know George, you know he’s all about you, your happiness, and your smile. He’s a very talented poet, writer, and a great friend with a big heart. Earlier this year, I bought George this sequin red and white hearts sports jacket to wear on Valentine’s Day because, well, let’s say, “I couldn’t imagine anyone else wearing it as good as him. It was perfect.” Love you, George!

The VANISHING CUBA photo storytelling book by documentary photographer Michael Chinnici makes a stunning and impressive ...
12/11/2023

The VANISHING CUBA photo storytelling book by documentary photographer Michael Chinnici makes a stunning and impressive holiday gift. The collector’s RESERVE EDITION, the DELUXE EDITION, and the signed SILVER EDITION are only available exclusively from the publisher. The book showcases over 300 images and stories from Chinnici’s 24 trips to Cuba. Printed in Italy using only the finest Italian paper and 10-color process printing, this book is produced to the highest standards.

Vanishing Cuba is featured in THE MET, MoMA, The Getty Center, and Rizzoli Books. It has been acquired by prestigious universities around the globe, including Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Princeton, Yale, NYU, Oxford, Cambridge, Trinity, Johns Hopkins, and countless more. It has also been featured in dozens of magazines.

Order by December 20-22 to receive in time for Christmas (depending on USA location).
https://redoctopuspublishing.com

ROPA VEIJA. It doesn’t get much better than this. But you have to make your way to Trinidad to taste this baby! Yes, eve...
08/11/2023

ROPA VEIJA. It doesn’t get much better than this. But you have to make your way to Trinidad to taste this baby! Yes, everyone serves Ropa, it’s like the National dish. But not everyone does it as good. Restaurant San Jose in Trinidad has the secret sauce! Check it out.
© Michael Chinnici

VANISHING CUBA
Photo Storytelling Coffee Table Book
Cuba Photo Tours and Workshops
Cuba Culinary & Culinary Tours
Available at vanishingcuba.com


PHOTO WORKSHOP ADVENTURES
May all who come as guests, leave as friends™


SIX SENSES EXPERIENCES
Culinary, Culture and Discovery


Next Sunday in MIAMI!!!I’ll be at Barnes & Noble’s flagship Miami store for a “Vanishing Cuba” Author Event & Book Signi...
07/23/2023

Next Sunday in MIAMI!!!
I’ll be at Barnes & Noble’s flagship Miami store for a “Vanishing Cuba” Author Event & Book Signing. Come join me.

BARNES & NOBLE MIAMI
Kendall Village West
12405 N Kendall Drive, Miami
3:00 - 5:00 PM

It’s been an amazing ride… including my 30 trips to Cuba. I’ll be talking about my book, my “Vanishing Cuba” collection of photographs and stories, the people and culture I’ve come to admire, and the life-long friendships I’ve been so honored to be a part of.

My Cuba experience has been about my love and support for the Cuban people. Their daily struggles and joys. Their perseverance. How they’ve come to see “the glass as half full,” even on their worst days.

I love photographing and documenting authenticity throughout the world. Capturing people’s moments of happiness and despair.

Come join me and have a look at my photography storytelling book. Some have said it’s the most prominent photo collection of modern day Cuba. Printed in Italy in 11 colors. Over 50 of the most prestigious Universities around the world have acquired the book for their reference libraries. Come, see why.

VANISHING CUBA BOOK
Curated Photo Storytelling Collection
348 pages
Over 300 photographs
12” x 13” large format coffee table book

Book is available at
BARNES & NOBLE
https://www.barnesandnoble.com



FIRST SHOT! After arriving in Havana for my 29th trip to Cuba, I was picked up by “Lola,” a friend of mine for more than...
06/22/2023

FIRST SHOT! After arriving in Havana for my 29th trip to Cuba, I was picked up by “Lola,” a friend of mine for more than ten years. Lola is a 1954 Barbie pink Chevrolet Bel Air. As I hopped in the back seat, I had to take a click of the dash. Vintage American, yet so Cuban. First stop… my casa in Old Havana.

My impromptu trip to Cuba last week was to finalize plans for several new Cuba Experiences and Adventures in “Support for the Cuban People.” Look for upcoming announcements including 2024 and 2025 culinary and cultural (non-photo) trips via and of course our world-renowned photo tours via and

© Michael Chinnici

VANISHING CUBA
Photo Storytelling Coffee Table Book, Cuba Photo Tours and Workshops, Cuba Culinary & Culinary Tours
Available at vanishingcuba.com


PHOTO WORKSHOP ADVENTURES
May all who come as guests, leave as friends™


SIX SENSES EXPERIENCES
Culinary, Culture and Discovery


Thank you Lens Magazine!
09/17/2022

Thank you Lens Magazine!

I am very touched by the Vanishing Cuba book review by Rance Jones, an artist from Texas whose photo realism paintings a...
01/30/2022

I am very touched by the Vanishing Cuba book review by Rance Jones, an artist from Texas whose photo realism paintings are on exhibition at the Forum Galley, on Park Avenue and 57th Street in NYC.

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Vanishing Cuba Book Review

“Like any culture, life in Cuba is made up of layers. There is the obvious outer layer: iconic classic cars, ci**rs, and crumbling architecture. But an artist should see what lies beneath those superficial layers. Michael Chinnici has given us a gift by using his masterful imagery to show us the soul, la Alma, of Cuba. His photographs brilliantly express the warm and generous spirit of the Cuban people while revealing the heart-wrenching fragility of their existence. Ironically, Vanishing Cuba is a testament to what is most enduring about Cuba, her dignity, beauty, and resilience.”

Rance Jones - Artist

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Rance, who I’ve never met, heard about the book over the summer and ordered the Silver Edition. He finally received his book last week, and wrote the review. Thank you, Rance, for such beautiful and kind words.



Book link:
https://redoctopuspublishing.com
or
https://vanishingcuba.com

TRAVEL+LEISURE Magazine features Vanishing Cuba in their “Through the Lens” Series. I’m honored! Thank you T+L Vanishing...
11/20/2021

TRAVEL+LEISURE Magazine features Vanishing Cuba in their “Through the Lens” Series. I’m honored! Thank you T+L

Vanishing Cuba by Michael Chinnici
https://vanishingcuba.com

HELLO, MAY I HELP YOU? I can tell you that I have a whole series of images of this beautiful little pup (whose name esca...
10/25/2021

HELLO, MAY I HELP YOU? I can tell you that I have a whole series of images of this beautiful little pup (whose name escapes me). Such a huge personality. Part “guard dog” (not really), and part ambassador. He welcomes and delights everyone who passes his home on the back streets of rural Trinidad. His owner sits on the steps at their home, relaxing while all the focus is on his beloved companion. (link in profile)

From my new book titled VANISHING CUBA 🇨🇺 © Michael Chinnici

Book: VanishingCuba.com
Photo Tours: PhotoWorkshopAdventures.com



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