1-Are you a professional photographer? Yes
2- Why street photography? I not only work in street photography but also documentary photography.
3- How would you describe your photography style? I think I have a somewhat eclectic style, where absurdity, humour and a sense of loneliness are recurrent.
4- What makes a good picture from your point of view? What do you look for in an image? A good photograph is one that, through its composition and narrative, generates a direct connection with the viewer and where there is a correct use of light, color palette, the rule of thirds, lines, shapes and texture.
5- How do you educate yourself to take better photos? I study the photographers' work I admire and about light— I observe meticulously without and with the camera. I read, listen to music, watch movies, and take photos almost every day. Trial and error are what helps us grow as photographers.
6- Where in the world would you most like to photograph? Some cities inspire me more than others, but I can also focus on any corner near my house. As for places that stimulate me the most, I could mention all of India, New York, London, Tokyo, Seoul, Bangkok, and Mexico City, among others.
7- Who would you most like to photograph and what kind of pictures do you avoid shooting? One of the things that I am most passionate about SP is unpredictability, so I'm not looking for anything; I'm just trying to find something that catches my attention. As for what I avoid doing, I could say homeless and disabled people if it's not part of the documentary work.
8- Have you been confronted by someone whose photo you took on the street? What would be your advice on how to avoid confrontation when doing Street Photography? Yes, it has happened to me that people who saw his image in an exhibition contacted me. It took me a long time to explain the testimonial value of the image to them. Fortunately, they always finally accepted in exchange for a signed print. In many cases, the confrontation is inevitable if you didn't manage to go unnoticed. I use personal techniques that help me mislead the subject I photograph without interacting. If there is a confrontation and you think you have taken a good picture, you should try to convince your subject. Many times, if this doesn't work, you will be forced to delete the image.
9- Your favourite street image of your own to date and why? The photo I like the most is halfway between SP and documentary. I took it in Soho in New York, and it's a Chinese couple sitting on the sidewalk during the pandemic, with graffiti in the background depicting Superman. Interesting contrast between the superhero and the desolated expression of the characters. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.
10- Your favourite piece of equipment? I work with Leica and am happy with the result (28mm). When I am in countries with a high crime rate, I use Sony RXII, ideal to go unnoticed.
11- What are your favorite settings (Aperture. Shutter Speed, ISO, White Balance, Focus, Manual/Auto, Image Format – RAW/JPEG) for Street Photography and why? f11-f16 - 250-500 -ISO 400 Manual focus - RAW + JPG
12- Is photography art? Not all photography is art. For a photograph to be considered a work of art, it must have compositional ability, technical and aesthetic mastery, and convey an idea, an emotion or a concept. The camera has become a tool to express emotions by reinterpreting reality. I think that in many of these cases, we could consider photography as an art.
13- Black And White or Colour? Both. Depending on what you want to convey with the created image.
14- What are your thoughts on editing? I try to edit as little as possible. If I have to cut an image too much, I prefer to throw it away. I wouldn't be honest with myself. I sometimes use Lightroom to enhance the colour palette.
I like the Progressive Street dynamism. Its multiculturalism and, therefore, variety. I like it because PS dares with different formats, from social networks to magazines, exhibitions or book production.