Silvia García Caballero. Woman Photographer
09/10/2018.
Architecture Women Photographers in Spain Series. 4/11
metalocus, JOSÉ JUAN BARBA
metalocus, JOSÉ JUAN BARBA
Silvia García Caballero trained as an engineer, a world that speaks of the interior of buildings, of that interior that is not seen but that is so important in the formation and creation of architecture.
Riverside Museum - Zaha Hadid. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Hotel Exe Moncloa. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Portia Wineries - Norman Foster. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Euskadi Biodiversity Center - IA+B. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Mirador and protection building of the Genovés Park - Jose Luis Bezos. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Mirador and protection building of the Genovés Park - Jose Luis Bezos. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Mirador and protection building of the Genovés Park - Jose Luis Bezos. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Hotel VP - B720 Arquitectos. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
UPV Paraninfo - Alvaro Siza. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Telefónica District - Rafael de la Hoz. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Housing Reform - Joaquín Vaquero Arquitectos. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Housing Reform - Joaquín Vaquero Arquitectos. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Dubai Marina. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Dubai Marina. Photograph by © Silvia García Caballero
Attracted by her initial interest in fine arts, and after working more than a decade as an engineer, she decided to move to professional architecture photography. The influences to which Silvia García Caballero refers have trajectories and interests similar to her training process. As an engineer, it seems almost natural to point out the work of Aitor Ortiz, linked to a photography that links architecture and industry. Examining his professional career we see an important section devoted to real estate photography and in this line his reference to Joan Roig is clear, whose photography relates natural architecture and interior design.
Her interests in photography could almost be explained by the technical material she uses: from his initial preference for the use of a large zoom to her current interest by putting his lens at a wide angle. From her initial knowledge and interest in details, now she is interested in wider visions, urban landscapes, the exciting contemporary city in constant construction and transformation.
The images of Silvia García Caballero are the result of a scrupulous and careful technical process, especially characterized by the control of the lights, in images of great complexity in which she masterfully controls natural and artificial lighting. Her shots present close compositions combined with landscapes (below, Moncloa overview in Madrid), or the capture of the exterior light without losing intensity in the same scene of the interiors (see the image of the Glasgow museum by Zaha Hadid) . They are images that show patience in choosing the right moment to take the photograph and a great knowledge in the choice of times. Her photography is characterized by choosing soft lights even for exposures with light-dark forts.
A passionate photograph of the frenzied intensity of the contemporary city and its landscapes, showing a masterful control of the lights.
What led you to the photograph?
Her interests in photography could almost be explained by the technical material she uses: from his initial preference for the use of a large zoom to her current interest by putting his lens at a wide angle. From her initial knowledge and interest in details, now she is interested in wider visions, urban landscapes, the exciting contemporary city in constant construction and transformation.
The images of Silvia García Caballero are the result of a scrupulous and careful technical process, especially characterized by the control of the lights, in images of great complexity in which she masterfully controls natural and artificial lighting. Her shots present close compositions combined with landscapes (below, Moncloa overview in Madrid), or the capture of the exterior light without losing intensity in the same scene of the interiors (see the image of the Glasgow museum by Zaha Hadid) . They are images that show patience in choosing the right moment to take the photograph and a great knowledge in the choice of times. Her photography is characterized by choosing soft lights even for exposures with light-dark forts.
A passionate photograph of the frenzied intensity of the contemporary city and its landscapes, showing a masterful control of the lights.
What led you to the photograph?
I started with photography after finishing college. I always wanted to study Fine Arts but I finished studying Engineering. When finishing the race I had a great "artistic void" and I began with photography in my travels. Then I discovered myself photographing exclusively large spaces and architecture.
Why architectural photography?
Because my two passions, architecture and photography come together. I was always attracted to the art that hides in the creation of spaces, buildings, empty ... That's why Chillida attracts me so much and that's why I love Aitor Ortiz.
A photographer that you consider a reference?
The first photographer who aroused my interest in the photography of spaces and architecture was Aitor Ortiz with his work "Muros de Luz". I greatly admire his work, his way of transmitting the spaces, his lights and shadows.
I also consider referring to those people that you admire, not only for their work, but for their way of influencing your life and that person has been Joan Roig also an architecture photographer.
I think I'm still learning and it's an honor to be part of a list with female photographers that I admire, because it's always good to have references that put you in your exact place and help you get the best out of you.
I also consider referring to those people that you admire, not only for their work, but for their way of influencing your life and that person has been Joan Roig also an architecture photographer.
I think I'm still learning and it's an honor to be part of a list with female photographers that I admire, because it's always good to have references that put you in your exact place and help you get the best out of you.
Build photography, ideas, inspiration? What do you prefer to capture spaces or create places?
Right now I am developing a personal project about big cities and how I feel dehumanization in spaces that are not very thought for people. I do not feel comfortable building my images, I capture what I think that transmits my sensations.
Your first camera? And now?
My first camera was a Nikon with a large zoom, I loved capturing small details in the distance. As are the things that time made me change to a Canon 5d Mark III with a wide angle, and now I love capturing huge spaces.
Is there a photograph that you would have or would like to make?
I suppose that more than a specific photograph, I would love to be able to transmit everything that spaces and architecture make me feel, either because of their majesty or what they imply for the lives of people.
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Silvia García Caballero
Silvia García Caballero. She lives in Madrid, although her origins are in the Basque Country. She graduated in Industrial Technical Engineering in 2006 from the University of the Basque Country, in addition to graduating in a Master in Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction at the School of Architecture of San Sebastian.
For more than 10 years She has worked as an Engineer designing facilities for architects and construction companies. She knows the inside of buildings, everything that is not seen, and that's why She thinks She understand what you see so well. She is passionate about architecture and that passion She tries to transmit in the photos she does. Photography has been by she side, in this way, focusing on what She developed as an engineer and the plans did not let shee see. After all that time and after winning several photography competitions and receiving various assignments, in 2016 she decided to put aside my engineering work to dedicate herself fully to her great passion: architecture photography.
For more than 10 years She has worked as an Engineer designing facilities for architects and construction companies. She knows the inside of buildings, everything that is not seen, and that's why She thinks She understand what you see so well. She is passionate about architecture and that passion She tries to transmit in the photos she does. Photography has been by she side, in this way, focusing on what She developed as an engineer and the plans did not let shee see. After all that time and after winning several photography competitions and receiving various assignments, in 2016 she decided to put aside my engineering work to dedicate herself fully to her great passion: architecture photography.
