Smiling is free (2019)

I have, thought my career, been involved and worked in relevant, frequently sad stories which needed to be shown so that I could explain them. These are stories that I found along the way in my long journey as a photojournalist.

Life, nevertheless, is not perennially sad and all is not always bad news. Life can be as you can imagine it to be and enjoy every hour is vital to a happy existence. To smile is easy; it all depends on the turn of events, the purpose of your vision and the way you want to see the things.

"Smiling is free" is an unfinished project that I have developed throughout my career. As seen in this web site I have been to many countries on assignment and have searched for the lighter side of things; their funny aspects.

I believed humor to be universal -a link that united us all. Humor may easily be the best medicine in the World, life can be beautiful and photography imay be the best proof of what I claim....

According to the Mayo Clinic, for example, a good laugh has great short-term effects. When you start to laugh, it doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body.

Laughter can stimulate many organs, enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain.

And also activate and relieve your stress response because a rollicking laugh fires up and then cools down your stress response, and it can increase your heart rate and blood pressure. The result? A good, relaxed feeling.

Laughter, by last, can also stimulate circulation and aid muscle relaxation, both of which can help reduce some physical symptoms of stress.

It's relatively easy to add humor to your everyday life and to use it as a means of coping with stressful events. Funny movies, comedy shows, books and videos are easily available through various forms of media platforms. But photography is also a great way to enjoy the present and an irrefutable excuse to make plans about the future.

Most of us have had someone saying "Think positive!" or "Look on the bright side," when something didn't go quite right. As unwilling and difficult as that may be, there is some truth to it. Positive thinking can reduce your stress level, help you feel better about yourself (and the situation) and improve your overall well-being and outlook.

"Fotografía con una sonrisa" it is one of my funniest books.