# luisnatera.photo

> A weekly photography newsletter by Luis Natera, a photographer and software developer based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

## About
Luis Natera is a Mexican photographer and technologist based in the Netherlands, holding a PhD in Network Science from Central European University. The newsletter explores street photography, urban spaces, creative process, travel photography, and the intersection of photography and technology. Published since 2024 with 30+ issues.

## Key Topics
- Street photography in Amsterdam and during travels
- Urban design, public space, and how cities shape creativity
- Photography while working full-time as a software developer
- Building photography tools with code (PostFlow)
- Travel photography: Japan, Scotland, Italy, Dolomites
- Anti-algorithm philosophy and newsletter culture
- Creative process, rhythm, and consistency
- Overtourism and conscious travel

## Selected Posts
- Running Away from the Algorithm: Why direct newsletters matter more than social media
- Photography While Working Full-Time: How I Make It Work as a Developer
- How Outdoor Benches Blur Public and Private Space in Amsterdam
- Japan, Between Scale and Serenity: Travel photography reflections
- The Dolomites, Off Season, and the Cost of Overtourism
- Snow Day in Amsterdam: A Winter Photography Walk
- Amsterdam at 750: What It Means to Call It Home

## Links
- Homepage: https://luisnatera.photo
- About: https://luisnatera.photo/about/
- Newsletter signup: https://luisnatera.photo/#/portal/signup
- RSS: https://luisnatera.photo/rss/

## Contact
- Email: luis@tynstudio.com
- Also: Tyn Studio (https://tynstudio.com) — geospatial intelligence, network science, and custom software