Viva Calgary
Exploring Calgary and the world through my lens.
A controlled passion for Calgary
You’re probably thinking, “a controlled passion?, WTF are you talking about?” Let me explain: not everything is awesome, not everything is bad; that doesn’t mean everything is mediocre. But you can be passionate without being a fanatic; you can be an activist without being a militant. And that is how I like my coffee.
If everything is awesome, you are in the Lego movie; if everything is doomed, you are in a Greek tragedy. Either way, that is a boring, square way to look at the world. If you look hard enough, you will find what you’re looking for … or not. It’s not about the destination; it’s the journey.
“I believe you make most of your own fate. But every once in a while, destiny works its magic, and you end up having the time of your life. Coming to live in Calgary was one of those times.”
Viva Calgary!
About Me
I am passionate about photography. An image captures a thousand words. Back in México, my father ran a small photo shop where I mastered the art of taking and developing film negatives. During junior and high school, I confidently sold click cameras, 35mm, 110, and 126 film, flash cubes, and more. At that time, I wasn’t entirely focused on photography; after all, I was a teenager with diverse interests. However, more often than not, I gravitated towards what truly moves me; in my case, I returned to photography with renewed interest.
I aim to convey what I feel when I see a compelling picture: the initial wow, the imagination of being in the same place where the image was taken, the varying temperatures, the sounds, the aromas, and the thrill of exploration. I deeply admire this world.
Since 2005, Calgary has been my home, and I strongly desire to empower others to experience something equally transformative.