Jack Combs has been making photographs of the Cuban people over the course of eight years and fifteen vists to the island. His images range from the urban to the rural, from vibrant street scenes full of movement to serene agricultural landscapes. Much of Combs’ time was spent outside of Havana, traveling to cities, towns, and villages, in every Cuban province. The people and settings in Combs’ photographs demonstrate that Cubans may have less than they need materially, but they are nonetheless a people of strength, good humor, and great national pride.

Jack Combs is a photographer living in Santa Fe, NM. He holds degrees from Vanderbilt University in English and Law. He practiced law for thirty seven years before becoming a fulltime photographer. At age twelve Combs purchased an Argus C44R, the first 35mm camera available in the remote corner of eastern Kentucky where he was born. Since then and throughout his law career he never put down his camera or ceased making photographs. This book is the culmination of his photographic odyssey in Cuba.

This event is part of our Havana Series to Benefit First Hand Aid. www.FirstHandAid.org for details. A portion of book sales will benefit the organization. Enjoy a free taste of Cuba at this event with authentic Cuban fare.