Xavier Boluda
@xavierboluda
Landscape photographer based in Spain
My dad and my uncle are both passionate about photography. As a little boy I saw them having fun with the camera; my dad during our family holidays and my uncle in his job as a sports photographer. I began using my dad’s equipment and when I turned 12, my parents gave me my first camera. I started photographing my surroundings and when I could travel I brought – of course – my camera with me to save my memories. Photography is part of my job now, but it’s much more than that. It’s my passion. And I try to dedicate as much time as possible to it; learning new techniques, doing courses or going out to shoot whenever I can.
"Although it’s my work and I have responsibilities, it’s also my passion, a source of energy, and I rather define it that way."
What inspires me are the endless possibilities in photography. I love all things design and more specifically graphic, architectural and industrial design. This interest makes me take photos differently. I try to make the space an integral part of the photo by creating appealing compositions that combine simplicity and detail. I like to play with depth, volumes, distances and materials; creating images with layers to guide the look of the viewer.
I am always trying to improve and learn new skills to take full advantage of every opportunity that shows up. I’d like to be able to add a stronger sense of storytelling to my photos, and to improve myself in lifestyle and portrait photography. I am also learning how to correct colors without altering much or moving away from reality.
"Within photography, it’s important to learn constantly to be able to remain creative, be innovative. To be inspired in order to inspire."
I can’t imagine traveling without a camera because with each trip and each new place I visit, new learning opportunities arise… Photography has shaped the way I see the world and my look is always drawn to the details and scenes that I would capture with my camera.
"I think photography opens up a new reality for anyone who is willing to give it a try."
Discovering distinct impressive natural landscapes is one of my favorite things to do, along with getting to know different ways of living life. And if it goes together with the absence of mass tourism, even better. When I went to the Faroe Islands, I found all of this. I visited them in winter because I thought it’d be more authentic and real to see it without hundreds of tourists. The climate of these islands is imposing and overwhelming; the constant change, the relentless wind. Nature enforces respect and awe with its powerful appearance. I tried to capture the tranquility, the majesty of the landscapes. With all the snow and ice, there are some areas you simply can’t access and you have to accept it.
I love those moments when nature takes over, and I can feel completely immersed in it. My heart, mind and body fulfilled with gratitude and happiness. Like when I camped with my partner in the national park of Torres del Paine in Chile during winter. We were the only ones that stayed overnight; we put our tent up next to Lake Pehoe. The Milky Way was perfectly visible in the sky and we had the feeling to be the only people on Earth. It was a very special moment, unique and unforgettable.
Photography allows me to experience moments I most probably wouldn’t experience otherwise. It also allows me to get to know different ways of life, different cultures and natural structures I could hardly believe exist. These experiences are part of me, influencing my perspective of the world and my vision of life, for that I am very grateful. Photography is also a way to escape from the fast-paced daily life, to reconnect and challenge myself. I have become more self-critical; there’s always something I can improve or learn and I am intrinsically motivated to do so. I keep experimenting and discovering, curious about what composition can be hidden after the next curve in the road.
"Photography has been, and will be, enriching my life. Of that I am sure."
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