Oscar Calleja
Born & Raised small village in northern Spain / Based Madrid / Working Worldwide
I come from a small village in northern Spain, where I was raised by parents who were both artists and business owners, immersing me in both worlds from a young age. Growing up, I experimented with various forms of artistic expression, from painting and sculpture to music and dance, eventually finding my way to a camera.
At the age of fourteen, I began capturing what captivated me at the moment, which was wildlife, flora, landscapes, and the occasional skateboard trick. However, as I embarked on my university education, my interests shifted towards cinema, so I started first filming, then shooting models, ultimately paving the way for me to dive into fashion photography.
Seeing an opportunity in the industry, I started working as a studio assistant in Madrid. It was there that I discovered the invaluable opportunity to learn from seasoned photographers by assisting them, so for the next seven years, I dedicated myself to assisting on a myriad of productions, ranging from high- fashion editorials to international advertising campaigns.
Throughout that time, I built my portfolio, gradually transitioning from fashion photography to still life photography, a discipline in which I feel truly free while portraying the beauty and essence of everyday objects as well as fashion accessories.
Finally, I made the decision to step out on my own, bidding farewell to the role of assistant to pursue my passion for creating captivating imagery full- time. Today, I find myself working internationally and continuously creating work of my own for magazines or for fun, as I move along this exciting career that extends before me.
- Still Life
- Beauty
- Fashion
- Massimo Dutti
- Pull&Bear
- L’Oréal
- Pikolinos
- Rigido
- Schon
- Sicky