INTERVIEW with Patricia Cabeza - very talented photographer and content creator
Hi there :)
Here comes another interview. I find it so interesting to learn more from the people around me. I love to hear their thoughts and understand the reasons behind their work.
Today I present to you, Patricia, such a talented and beautiful soul. Enjoy!
Q: Describe yourself in one word
A: Describing yourself is always tough, but I would say observant! I guess that *really* shows in my job, but I really enjoy just watching (in nature, in the city, people-watching in airports…).
Q: Favourite book?
A: This is a hard one! I’ve read quite impressing books lately, but when it comes to choosing a favorite, my mind always goes back to the series of books The Cemetery of Forgotten Books by Spanish author Carlos Ruiz Zafón. I love everything mystery and Zafón really was a master of the genre.
Q: Favourite food/drink?
A: Coffee for sure! It isn’t a secret that I love specialty coffee, especially when it comes in form of a flat white with oat milk! And food… that’s a hard one, but I think nothing compares to a good, sourdough bread with some olive oil and jamón ibérico (I’m Spanish, I can’t help it)
Q: What advice would you give to your younger self?
A: “Nothing lasts forever” and “trust the process”. Sometimes we’re too focused on how we’re feeling in that exact moment and seeing the bigger picture is hard, but you have to keep going!
Q: Where do you find inspiration for your photography?
A: My biggest inspiration is the little things. That first sip of coffee in the morning, the sunlight going through a glass of water on a sunny day, the texture of movement in water. Sometimes all it takes is slowing down to see it all.
Q: How did you get into photography?
A: I don’t think a lot of people know this, but I was a big pop-punk fan back in 2010. I loved watching all kinds of concert photography and I even found myself daydreaming about becoming one. So when I got my first camera in 2011 (I was 15!), I started a couple of music blogs so I could ask for press passes and shoot concerts! I still do it from time to time, the last one was Twenty One Pilots in Madrid in 2019 – a dream come true!
Q: Is it important to you that people understand your work?
A: When it comes to my photography, I want people to feel at home. Whatever that might be for them. I want them to feel inspired and at peace, there’s rarely a complicated concept behind it. I like it simple.
Q: How much did your cultural background inspire your current work?
A: I hadn’t realized this until I moved to Berlin, but it affects a lot! I grew up in Granada, Spain, and spent the summers in Almería. The combination of the rich history of Granada and its magnificent architecture with the contrast of desert and coast landscape that is Almería have really shaped my aesthetics.
Q: What do you aspire to achieve with your work?
A: Inspiring people & solving problems. If a day comes when I can’t achieve any of those, I will quit!
Q: How do you see the photography industry changing in the future?
A: I think it’s constantly changing and evolving. Since everyone can have access to a good camera and equipment nowadays, creativity and authenticity are key. We come across thousands of images per day, but only a few stick!
Q: Favourite travel destination?
A: They’re complete opposites: but New York City and Italy. The busy city life in NYC is thrilling, but there’s something about summers and Italy that make me fall in love every time I go back.
Q: Has your photographic style changed since you moved to Berlin? If yes, how?
A: Definitely! Since I came here I started shooting more and more analog photography and that has taken a toll on me, especially when it comes to choosing what to shoot and re-learning what I want to shoot in digital and what in analog.
Q: What do you miss from Spain the most?
A: This is a VERY easy one… the food and the weather! But mainly the food.
Q: How do you keep yourself busy during the lockdown?
A: I try to move my body at least once a day (I was running but since the cold came I limit myself to walks and at-home workouts), and I still force myself to work 9 to 5 so I can feel some structure. Not going to lie, but it’s difficult! Some days just resting is okay.
Q: Goals for 2021?
A: The main one is to finish my Graphic Design MBA and start a career in it! I’m quite excited for this journey. But I also really want to shoot more portraits and concept-driven shoots. It’s a exciting year ahead!
I hope you enjoyed this one! I certainly did :)
I wish you a lovely evening!
Love, Ena
