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Nacho Álvarez
lives with the stars at night under the stage name of
nabscab
and teaches classes as
a Physical Education teacher at the FEM School
in the mornings.
Two diametrically opposed worlds for which this Madrilenian feels
such a passion that it leads him to strive every day.
And dedicate yourself to them in a professional way, sacrificing many other things.
Enrique Iglesias.
Photo: nabscab.
«I have always been very sporty and I even have the title of football coach.
But
while I was studying Teaching I began to be interested in photography », someone who has worked closely with greats such as
Enrique Iglesias, Mónica Naranjo, Juanes, Morat, Becky G or Carlos Rivera
has tremendous humility
.
«One of my first jobs was as
head of production at the Low Club in Madrid
around 2005. There, with the help of Intromúsica, I began to take photos of
DJs who were starting out like Steve Aoki or Calvin Harris
.
They weren't as popular then as they are now.
I saw that I liked taking photos, that
my job as a teacher left me a little time to dedicate myself to it and I was lucky enough to make a small hole for myself
with record companies, production companies, groups and Coca Cola, which organizes many events.
And he called me important people who were beginning to pay me.
I never do anything for free."
Becky G. Photo: nabscab.
Today, Nacho Álvarez
has upcoming tours of music superstars such as Maluma, Camilo
and many other artists who will participate in the Universal Music Festival held at the Teatro Real on his agenda.
And, just in his head, many secrets that he jealously hides, making his discretion as valuable as his artistic work.
Before the singers and their bands take the stage, this artist
specializing in panoramic, ambient and brand photography
is one of the first people to enter the venue.
“I arrive four or five hours before the show starts.
The luck of working for the artist, the group or the production company that hires me is that I have free access».
Carlos Rivera portrayed by Nacho Álvarez.
Photo: nabscab.
With this, Nacho manages to place himself in impossible places,
loaded with two Nikon cameras and three or four lenses
.
«If someone noticed me during a show, they would see me with my vest
climbing as many stairs or sound towers as necessary
to capture the right moment.
It's very hard physically, that's why I always carry a spare shirt and a towel », he adds with a laugh.
“
Everything takes a lot of preparation
.
In the sound check of each concert I go to, I am always
taking notes so that everything turns out perfect
», indicates a self-taught photographer who helps at school whenever he can.
«
I also take photos at the school where I work
, whether for events, excursions or parties.
Something I gladly do for my boss.
Just like watching the dining room », he says with a smile.
A session of ElYEllaDjs.
Photo: nabscab.
In Madrid, this artist still has well-known spaces in which he has not worked as a photographer.
«
I would love to go to the Wanda Metropolitano with my camera and do something super cool
.
It is an amazing place to take photos.
Instead, I know the
Wizink Center
from top to bottom, as do
La Riviera, Joy Slava and OchoYMedio
, with whom I work every month in at least three concerts».
Álvarez has photographed Jamie Cullum.
Photo: nabscab.
Finally, Nacho confesses who he would like to work with.
«I have it very clear.
If they let me choose, without hesitation it would be Coldplay
, for the show and everything they are capable of organizing.
For personal taste I would also do it for U2 and Metallica.
Not for having a photo of them, but rather the one of the stadium or the venue with them.
I love framing the concert in the environment».
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