Como guía local en Málaga, mi primera cámara de fotos fue una compacta de muy baja calidad, por supuesto de carrete porque estamos hablando de principio de los 90, con ella empecé a tomar mis primeras imágenes que cambiaron de manera drásticas en el momento que cambié a una cámara réflex. Casualmente coincidió con la venta de un catálogo de grandes fotógrafos que comenzaron a comercializarse semanalmente. Recuerdo aquellos tiempos de escasos dieciocho años donde rejuntaba algo de dinero esperando que llegara al quiosco mi ansiada revista.
That window into the knowledge of the great masters opened my first steps towards photography. It wasn’t long before I arrived at the School of Arts and Crafts in Málaga — the only place where I could continue developing what would later become my profession. It was probably the most creative period of my life, as I experimented with other artistic disciplines and worked alongside classmates who shared the same passions that would ultimately lead me to dedicate myself fully to photography.
Those experiments meant that photography was never my only form of expression. I found in graphic design, interior decoration, and, finally, in theatre, the tools that have helped me continue growing on a professional level.
A friend in Málagabrings together everything I feel connected to. On one hand, the creation of short videos in which I share — through both image and voice — those points of interest that captivate the viewer. It’s very important for me to fulfil a need, as my greatest passion has always been travelling, immersing myself in other cultures, and exploring those corners known only to locals. This app showcases every aspect of what makes Málaga special — from its gastronomy, museums, and shops to its most picturesque spots that lie beyond the well-trodden tourist paths.
Every image is a story. Every route, an emotion. If you manage to see Málaga through my eyes, then the app will have fulfilled its purpose.