Bernardo Olmos shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Bernardo, we’re thrilled to have you with us today. Before we jump into your intro and the heart of the interview, let’s start with a bit of an ice breaker: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
Energy
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a photographer and content creator whose work moves between two complementary worlds: the polished precision of commercial photography and the introspective depth of artistic, conceptual projects. Through my studio, Calotype Lab, I collaborate with brands, architects, designers, and entrepreneurs to create visuals that not only showcase their works, but also tell a story and evoke a feeling.
Parallel to this, I develop personal projects where photography becomes more like an open-ended conversation like a space to explore memory, place, and the quiet poetry of everyday life. These two sides feed each other: my commercial work keeps me sharp and attentive to detail, while my conceptual work keeps my images human, layered, and emotionally resonant.
What makes my approach unique is that I see photography less as a transaction and more as a shared process. Whether I’m shooting a product, a building, or a portrait, I’m always looking for that moment when the subject feels present, when the image can speak for itself. Right now, I’m expanding Calotype Lab’s collaborative projects and preparing a new series that fuses architecture photography with socio-political narratives.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I believe many of today’s issues in human relationships start at the urge to control everything, from invasive personal connections to micromanagement in the professional sphere; both of which can be major deal-breakers. Respecting others’ unique capabilities and approaches, while allowing them the space and confidence they deserve, is key to building healthy, lasting bonds.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
A few weeks ago.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What truths are so foundational in your life that you rarely articulate them?
Aesthetics, and knowing when the time is right.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If immortality were real, what would you build?
I believe what makes achievements meaningful, and, in some cases, timeless legacies, is that they were accomplished within a finite lifetime. Immortality is overrated.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://calotypelab.com/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@calotypelab9297
