The StreetSoul collective was formed by a group of six street photographers from several cities in southern Spain with the purpose of learning from each other, promoting their work and create an interest in street photography in general. Although they’ve only been together for a few months, they have been on fire in terms of producing excellent work and having it shown throughout their region.
Their excellent website, created by member Fabian Spura, has given them notoriety throughout the world and brought attention to their work.
We were able to catch up with Fabian who spoke on behalf of the collective to tell us more about their story and what they’re up to.
To hear firsthand about the StreetSoul collective use the player below to hear our interview with far Fabian Spura:
Eduard Francès
Eduard Francés Sanchís is originally from Xátiva near Valencia Spain. He’s been shooting since the late 1980s having taught himself in the world of film. He is a big fan of Ansell Adams and has studied the zone system in great detail. As a result he uses this technique throughout his work.
Eduard has taught several workshops about his own processes. And he’s won many awards throughout Spain for his work.
A Selection of Eduard’s photos
Where to find Eduard
Fabián Spura
Fabián Spura, from Almeria Spain, is the youngest member of the collective. He’s been shooting since he was 14 years old after being given a camera by his parents. Enjoys the way work of Cartier personifying Gideon Mayer, but his greatest influence is his mother was an excellent photographer in her own right. He continues to develop his own style that combines social points of view with classic perspectives.
Fabián is also the geek of the group. He designed, built and maintains the collective’s website.
A Selection of Fabián’s photos
Where to find Fabian
Francisco Javier García
Francisco Javier García Pérez, or Javi, was born in Hagen, Germany. He began as a photographer in the film days but didn’t really get into it until 2009. He enjoys all forms of photography including landscape night photography but he feels that shooting on the street really enables them to express himself. Although he shoots digital, he shoots very few frames and prefers to think about the shot before pressing the shutter. His motto is quality before quantity.
Javi has had his work exhibited throughout the region and his work has been published in “Murales de San Isidro.”
A Selection of Javi’s photos
Where to find Javi
Jose Luis Gea
José Luis Gea, an optician originally from Alicante, Spain, discovered his passion for photography in 1989. and he hasn’t stopped since.
In addition to shooting is also an avid collector of classic 35mm cameras. And uses them regularly in his own work.
Throughout the years Josehas tried many styles and techniques. But once he met Sergi he fell in love with street photography. Since then he has been shooting on the street whenever he has time.
A Selection of Jose’s photos
Where to find Jose
Jose Galvez Pujol
Jose Is a self-taught photographer who is only been shooting since 2009. He is self-taught and is tried just about every style of photography since he started. However he feels most confident shooting on the streets.
He’s very observant and strives to connect capture unique moments as they happen. He enjoys creating high contrast images which can be seen throughout his body of work.
Although a newcomer José’s work is been displayed in several exhibits throughout Orihuela and has been published in “Murales de San Isidro.”
A Selection of Jose’s photos
Where to find Jose
Sergi Soriano Vílchez
Sergi, originally from Barcelona, began photography in 2010. Although he started shooting landscapes he quickly took an interest in photography with a social perspective.
Throughout his life he has been influenced by Asian writers. And his favorite photographers are Jianwei Yang, Eric Kim, Rinzi Ruiz and Tatsuo Suzuki.
Sergi continues to shoot film and loves to experiment with various color and back and white films.
Like the other collective members his work has been show extensively throughout Orihuela and won first place for portraiture at “Otoño en el Casco Antiguo de Alicante”.
Sergi purposely does not title his photos because he feels it’s up to the viewer to decide on the meaning.
A Selection of Sergi’s photos
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