Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Roberto Garcia . We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Roberto , first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
I think this is a process you have to live through. I believe it´s very common among a series of young professionals. In my case, it´s been a mix of thinking ¨fake it until you make it¨ while trying my best to always do a good job. It is normal to have insecurities and doubts while you are living the process of growing in your field.
Something that is always helpful is studying more, and getting yourself exposed to new training, new teachings and lessons to overcome it. Be honest with who you are in the present time, don´t be too harsh with comparing yourself with other people, set your goals and work to get them. We never stay the same and are always changing!
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
My specialty photography career has been in interior and architecture. Although I started a series of different photography jobs in my early career such as stage and runway photography, I started to shoot interiors around 2011 in Barcelona Spain. In 2015 I moved to Los Angeles and was doing architecture photography full time and here is when I started my process of learning the craft, being more conscious about the way I see, and trying to be professional with my clients. In LA I took different classes in Los Angeles Community College because they were affordable and allowed me to work and study at the same time. To learn and understand composition I took cinematography classes. Also advanced Photoshop. Anything I could find, because there are not a lot of courses specializing in architectural photography.
This lasted a total of eight years and in 2023 I moved back to Spain. Since March of 2023, I have been studying a Master in Image and Communication of Architecture at the Malaga School of Architecture which has been fundamental in broadening my knowledge of the subject.
So overall it´s been a great path of work and studying. I feel more confident about my job after all these years.
I am based now in Bilbao, Spain, and starting my practice which like any beginning is not an easy task, but I trust everything will be great in the new year.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Learning the craft is a slow process. I´d say this applies to many other professions. I believe one very important thing is considering life is based on taking one step at a time. One place takes you to the next one. So be humble, never stop learning and very importantly, enjoy the process and the present time.
Always give the best you have. It doesn´t matter that you haven’t reached the optimal level. I think if you give your best, your clients will want to work with you in the future.
What is the number one obstacle or challenge you are currently facing and what are you doing to try to resolve or overcome this challenge?
There is always this thing of comparing yourself with other professionals. I´d say the main obstacle is us most of the time! It is easy to feel down when you don´t see yourself where you want to be. In my case, it helped to keep my studies going and being grateful!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.robertogarciaphoto.com
- Instagram: @robertogarcia.photography
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertogarciaphoto
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertogarciaphoto/
Image Credits
Roberto Garcia Photography
