Photographer: Juan Manuel Lares Román

1. What significant life experiences or events have influenced and shaped your artistic vision?

I consider two important, the first was the general approach I had to the arts during my time in college. The second one is more personal and a bit vain, but I like to believe that I can translate the music into the visual, a small abstraction of what I enjoy captured in my photos.

2. Collaboration often sparks fresh creativity. Can you share an example of a collaboration that led to an unexpected and exciting artistic outcome?

In this case, this session was quite a challenge. The team with which I took the photographs, we all found ourselves working, finally, everyone escaped from their work to take the photographs. We did them outside a museum in the city to which I belong, for this, we were a little late and time was very limited. I had less than half an hour to do everything. As always, I appreciate the excellent work and great coordination of the people who participated in this project because without them, this project would not have been possible.

3. Walk us through a specific project that challenged your creative boundaries. How did you approach it, and what did you learn from the experience?

There was an editorial that we did for a local jewelry brand. It was somewhat chaotic because we were asked to carry out the project practically from one day to the next, without having time to plan the session. That day, we had to create the whole concept right then and there, but to make the situation worse, no one informed the model that she would be wearing heels and she was sick in her spine. In the end, we manage to achieve an excellent result in good coordination despite the difficulties. I think the key to that day was the excellent communication I have with my team.

4. In the ever-evolving art world, what do you believe sets your work apart and makes it unique or groundbreaking?

I think that at this moment authenticity and distinction go hand in hand in the way you like to tell a story through photography. I think I have a long way to go and many things to learn, but at the moment something I am trying to do is to implement an idea that moves me a lot. I consider that I am fragments of a being, who brings together experiences and experiences of each person around me, I like to believe that I can capture what they feel and feel through the photographs I take of people.

5. As you reflect on your journey, are there any specific goals or milestones you've set for your artistic career in the coming years?

I hope that in 5 years I can have the opportunity to travel the world to be able to tell stories and connect with interesting people through photography. I would also like to be able to have a photography studio where I have a greater possibility to experiment with photography. Also something I would like to try at some point in my life is concert photography. I am a music lover, I really enjoy everything that surrounds it and I would like to be able to be part of music one day through my photography.

Without more than anything, I thank you again for the opportunity. I'm bad at describing myself but I hope the experience was pleasant.