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Table of Contents

Interview with Ibarionex Perello of The Candid Frame

Upping My Game in Oaxaca City

Rober Tomás on Street Photography

The Narrow Line Between Documenting and Exploiting in Photography

The World through Maude Bardet’s Lens

Street Shooters of August 2018

Rober Tomás on Street Photography

How and why did you get started with street photography?

I am a professional photographer and I’ve always considered street photography to be a perfect training camp. In the city, you get it all – the need to understand light, to capture movement properly, to organize the elements that compose the image. I’ve spent 10 years dedicated to the world of audiovisual production and I’ve always photographed the city during that time.

Escenas de Teatro

How would you describe your photographic style?

My style is based on storytelling, and perhaps I would define it as very cinematic for this reason. That’s why my obsession is to work with light as much as possible. I’m very interested in composing a scene that transmits a story. I like to have people appear who commence that story, though they don’t necessarily have to be the protagonist.

I love this image:

Hipnotizado

You have a way of capturing images that leave the viewer thinking, “what is going on here?” Can you share the story behind this image with us? And how do you get this kind of image – one that leaves viewers with more questions than answers?

Of course! The story behind this photo is actually much more mundane than it would appear. They were just two people speaking to one another passionately and from my position, I could only see the hands of the person on the left. The way he gestured gave the impression that in one moment or another he would probably touch the person you see in the photo, and the rest of the story I shall leave to the spectator. 😉

The key to finding stories is to focus on concepts, mystery, expressions, the movements of people in the city…

El Ritmo de la Calle

In your blog, you mention something important: that to take good street photographs, you have to know yourself, be a little introspective. Can you explain briefly why that is so important and how you can get to know yourself better in relation to your photography?

It’s impossible to be a good photographer without knowing who you are, what you like and why you like it. Good photography works from the inside out, it is an artistic expression of ourselves. We have to photograph without the camera, read a lot, watch plenty of movies, listen to a variety of music, live deceptions, experience joys, feel deeply. I assure you that when you do these things, you will start to see advances in your photography.

Walks

What are your workshops like? In your opinion, how can workshops help photographers to progress?

My photography workshops are intense, fun and dynamic. They are based on practice and as I guide the group, I explain each scene we find so that we can take advantage of its maximum potential. Seeing how to work the light, how to use the camera in each situation and how to use competitive language is what helps the attendees the most. Plus, we have a lot of fun and form unforgettable groups.

What is one of the main things you want your participants to learn from your workshops?

One of my main objectives is that the participants understand the light better, identify better scenes with more potential and that they become better able to transmit what they want to transmit with their images.

Reflejos de Gray

How did you turn photography into your profession? Do you have any helpful pointers for someone wanting to turn their hobby into their career?

Living off of photography is pretty risky these days. It can be done, but only with a lot of work, study and sacrifice. Every day is like taking an exam and you never stop forming and recycling yourself. The mistake is thinking that professional photography simply knowing how to take a good photo.

What has street photography taught you?

To understand myself.

Dos personas, un encuentro y todo un camino por recorrer

Editor’s Note: Rober was selected from our Flickr group (Street Photography Magazine), where we regularly choose photographers’ work to be published in our magazine. Join the group and add photos to the pool for a chance to be featured.

Rober Tomas

I am Rober Tomás. I was born not too many years ago in Zaragoza, Spain and I have been dedicated for a decade to the creation of professional audiovisual content, although in the last few years I have been focusing exclusively on photography and the formation of other photographers. Although I love the world of images, my real passions are my family and cycling.

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Articles
August 2018

Interview with Ibarionex Perello of The Candid Frame

Ibarionex Perello, host and producer of The Candid Frame, discusses his journey as a photographer, educator and podcaster.

Upping My Game in Oaxaca City

This is where I want to be. I want to improve my confidence and street photography skills, and Oaxaca City is a better place than most to practice.

Rober Tomás on Street Photography

Rober Tomás, professional photographer and workshop guide for street photographers, talks about the challenges and joys of street photography and why knowing yourself is key.

The Narrow Line Between Documenting and Exploiting in Photography

The question of what can exploit something or someone has been an issue, ever since people were able to see or hear themselves in every kind of medium we express ourselves with as cultural human beings.

The World through Maude Bardet’s Lens

See the world through the lens of traveler and photographer Maude Bardet, and get a couple of pointers on how to adapt to new people and places too.

Street Shooters of August 2018

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