Interview With Fabio Galvez From Spain

I spent 3 years studying at the DIAPORAMA technical photography school in Zaragoza (Spain).

My first photo was taken in San Francisco in 2011. A tourist left me his camera to take a picture of him with his family. That was my first shot with an SLR.

I currently work with a Canon 5D and I My favorite lens is the canon 17-40.

The only thing I want is to show my vision of the landscapes and places I visit with no other aspiration than to make my work known and to enjoy it while I do it.

I was once told that my work was inspiring. It's the best thing I've ever been told. One more reason to continue excited about what I do.

In my photos I try to create special atmospheres in order to evade the viewer and make him live the magical moment that I am living.

It depends. I am continually innovating my way of working. My style is in a constant evolution. In general, and to answer the question, I consider my photos have important components of DRAMATISM, PICTORICISM and SIMPLICITY.

First of all, I want to thank you for choosing me as one of the winners. For me, this award is an enriching reward for the effort made in obtaining each image. Each photograph has a lot of work behind it. Both in planning and when shooting. In some cases, geological and atmospheric conditions made the work difficult.

It is a work done along the Spanish coast. The Spanish coast has many contracts that many people do not know. With this work I try to show the viewer the heterogeneity and landscape richness that our coast has. The MUSE Photography Awards are the perfect platform to publicize this project.

Honestly, I am a modest photographer and I do not have great expectations. I don't want to make a big career as a photographer. I also don't want to be the best in the world. Winning this and other prizes is just an emotional reward. Awards are a way of knowing that people like what I do and the perfect motivation to continue working to be better every day.

Only 3? It is probably the most difficult question. I have been inspired by dozens of photographers. If I have to give three names I will say the first photographer who inspired me: JOSE BENITO RUIZ (I have read all his books). Then, with a different style and a different way of working, I was inspired by MARC ADAMUS and ENRICO FOSSATI.

The most important thing is practice. Study and then take lots of photos. It is more important than buying good gear and having the best camera.

The same advice that was given to me. Take lots of photos. It is with what you learn the most. There are many people who start in the hobby who prioritize a good gear. But it is better to start with a modest camera and prioritize in practice. Over time you will know which is the best camera and type of lens for what you do.

Humility. Be critical of your own photos, find your mistakes and work on them. This is the best way to progress as a photographer.

Knowledge is not only necessary for beginners. I think that any photographer should be open to receiving training. I'm not just talking about the techniques for practice. I'm talking about a broader concept. The photographer's environment changes. The technologies, applications and equipment are in a constant process of modernization. Modernizing the work can improve the quality of it.