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Jose Carlos Ichiro is not just a first-class stock photographer from Madrid but a traveler of the world and a capturer of memorable moments. His range in photography reaches from classical lifestyle to colorful creativity. We wanted to know about his way into stock photography and where he searches for inspiration. So we asked.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hola Jose! Thank you for doing this interview. To warm up. If you look through the camera as Jose, the photographer, and take a photo of Jose, the private Person. What do you see?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I see a curious person who desires to travel the world and live new experiences\u2014someone who is bored with everyday routines and who is constantly learning. I also see a person who doesn’t want to be in the same place forever anymore, so he wants to start moving and live in different places. Something, in his mind, is possible through stock photography. Jose is passionate about photography, and this kind of photography will let him live the life he wants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The question everyone reading this blog is interested in: when and why did you decide to do Stock Photography?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was 2019 when I made a trip to New York. On that trip, I had a lot of time to reflect, and suddenly something in me clicked. I had time to think about how my life was an everyday routine \u2013 something I wanted to change. I was sure Stock photography was the key to traveling the world, having new experiences, and spending long periods of time in places that I love without needing to come back 15 days later because I would have to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I thought stock photography was that winning horse that enabled me to live the life I wanted. A life where I choose where I work without being dependent on schedules, locations, or clients every single day. I was already a dedicated photographer at that point, but it all fell into place for good on these days in New York in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking for first-class stock photography? Well, look no further!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When I returned to Madrid, I started to upload pictures of my trip to Microstock pages, and a few days later, I had my first sale. That’s when I knew I could make all of this happen, and I became addicted to stock photography. For me, its‘ not just a job. It is a lifestyle. I love doing stock! It’s obvious some parts are more tedious than others, such as editing, organizing sessions, etc., but I have fun and enjoy each session like it was my first day. And most importantly: I can produce from anywhere in the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 230 of your photos at Westend61 are categorized as part of our VISTA Collection, where we assemble images breaking the rules of conventional Lifestyle Stock Photography. How do these photos come together? What is your creative Process?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

VISTA seems to me an entertaining collection. It lets your imagination run wild and makes you break your head to look for ideas. I write down whatever comes to my mind on my phone, whether I’m walking the dog, working out, or in bed before I go to sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n