Pedro Vidal

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Pedro Vidal

Portrait and documentary photographer of Brazilian origin, born in 1986 and based in Barcelona, ​​Spain. He has a bachelor's degree in International Relations and postgraduate studies in photography, which provides an analytical and humanistic dimension to his work. His work has been published in prestigious media such as National Geographic Brasil and El Periódico, and he has participated in festivals such as the Photogenic Festival of Barcelona, ​​establishing himself as a relevant voice in contemporary photography. His YouTube channel focuses on the dissemination of photographic culture, analyzing the visual language and narrative of great masters. In addition to his work as a teacher, Pedro specializes in dance and portrait photography, working with artists from various companies such as the Barcelona Ballet. His pedagogical approach seeks for his students and followers not only to learn how to use the camera, but also to develop a critical and personal view of the reality they capture.

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Crítica fotográfica: ¿Qué podemos aprender de tus fotos?

Published: Feb 16, 2026 · Duration: 52 min 41 sec · 5K views

Can we learn something about photography by rethinking the possibilities and interpretations of our images? By rethinking what we have done with the camera? The role of photographic criticism, as in other media, is to question our processes and make us see what things we can evolve from the work we have done.

Aprender Duele: La Mentalidad que Atrapa nuestra Fotografía

Published: Feb 2, 2026 · Duration: 22 min 57 sec · 3.6K views

To truly learn photography one has to make certain decisions that go beyond the camera. I know about this not because “I have learned everything”, on the contrary, because I see myself in the process. It doesn't matter if you want to be a professional and make a living from photography or if you simply have it as a form of expression.

Fotografía 2026: Estas 11 "Técnicas" ya están Obsoletas.

Published: Jan 20, 2026 · Duration: 35 min 22 sec · 15K views

In the universe of contemporary photography, certain photographic habits and supposed "techniques" are perpetuated not because of their effectiveness, but because of a lack of judgment that prevails in spaces where repetition takes precedence over analysis. These practices, elevated to the category of "standard" by inertia, not only do not add to our photographic process, but they often slow it down, adding unnecessary complexity and...

Lo que inspiró mi mirada en 2025: Cine, Libros y Fotografía

Published: Jan 12, 2026 · Duration: 29 min 14 sec · 2.2K views

In this video I share experiences that have contributed to my way of thinking about photography during 2025. It is not a ranking or a list of "the best", but a personal dialogue about the films, books and images that have helped me think about photography and my own work in other ways. - Participate in our Discord group.

Planeando un viaje fotográfico: Materiales y Inspiraciones / Istambul - Pt1

Published: Dec 30, 2025 · Duration: 20 min 20 sec · 1.7K views

Today is a different, more personal video, where I want to share my preparation process to go on a photography trip. My main concern with a trip like this is to be able to give meaning to the images, that beyond aesthetics they have content. For this, the preparation process is essential.

Antes de editar: 15+ ajustes de Lightroom que has dejado pasar.

Published: Dec 23, 2025 · Duration: 24 min 24 sec · 9.2K views

Adobe Lightroom induces us to use it as a “computer program” and not as a photography tool suitable for editing and post-production. Just like the camera, it has a function: To be part of our photographic process. Today I want to share here adjustments, tips and techniques that I apply to make Lightroom a functional space for photographers, to turn it into your studio or photo laboratory.

Lo más importante en una Fotografía: La Intención

Published: Dec 15, 2025 · Duration: 19 min 13 sec · 4.9K views

Intention is something very solid in a photograph and consequently we can become aware of it with the camera in hand. When we are constructing a photograph we always have an intention, but this does not mean that what we conceive as an image reflects our objectives. Intention in photography has to go beyond thinking about isolated elements and integrating composition, light, our subjects and…

Conclusión del viaje fotográfico: Selección y sentido a las fotografías / Estambul - Pt2

Published: Dec 8, 2025 · Duration: 18 min 8 sec · 2.9K views

Travel photography does not have to always be the same, it can be filled with narrative, intention, it can be transformed into many other genres in our environment. Mine is in Istanbul, but I want to share something here to help us think about these processes anywhere we go. In this second part we analyze together the results of my photographic journey and explore how to build a…

7 principios que transformaron mi fotografía

Published: Dec 1, 2025 · Duration: 21 min 11 sec · 6.8K views

Throughout my career as a photographer, I have discovered principles that have marked a before and after in my way of being a photographer. They are not simple techniques, but fundamentals that have transformed my way of looking and evolving with the camera. In photography it is easy to be dazzled by things that divert us from the main purpose, so it is good to have certain pillars to hold on to and know why...

Un reto de 21 días para Transformar tu Fotografía.

Published: Nov 24, 2025 · Duration: 13 min 18 sec · 4.3K views

Everyone falls into the temptation of picking up the camera and photographing only what you know you do well. But to evolve it is necessary to confront other elements of the environment in a structured way. The 21-day challenge is designed in a clear and practical structure to expand horizons, discover new perspectives and achieve greater versatility behind the camera.

Tus Mejores Fotos no gustan a nadie... ¿Es Evolución?

Published: Nov 17, 2025 · Duration: 14 min 39 sec · 4.9K views

Sometimes, the photographs that we consider our best works go unnoticed. On the other hand, images that we feel are minor receive all the attention. Why does this paradox occur?

Cómo conquistar tiempo de Calidad: Del caos a la cámara

Published: Nov 10, 2025 · Duration: 21 min 29 sec · 6.3K views

**Do you have little time to photograph?** Most of us live trapped in chaotic routines and end up improvising our photos without real attention. But photography deserves more than scattered moments: it needs **quality time** to grow, learn and enjoy. In this video you will discover how to transform minutes stolen by routine into real opportunities for your photography.

La Única forma de construir tu Estilo Fotográfico

Published: Nov 3, 2025 · Duration: 17 min 15 sec · 6.8K views

It is very likely that you have not yet found your photographic style, and not because you lack character or personality, but because most of the time we are pushed towards wrong paths that take us away from our photographic personality. Many photographers feel lost among thousands of ideas, references and comparisons. The frustration of not recognizing your voice in your images is part of the path and a sign…

Desmontando el “Estilo Cinematográfico”

Published: Oct 30, 2025 · Duration: 10 min 51 sec · 4.7K views

The “cinematic style” has become a magic formula that many sell as a guarantee of photographic quality. But what does it really mean? Today we are going to dismantle an idea that, although popular, is devoid of intention.

3 Métodos para NO fallar al Fotografiar.

Published: Oct 20, 2025 · Duration: 14 min 55 sec · 7.2K views

Uncertainty is typical of photography, of being with the camera in your hands. Nor should we let this stop us from photographing, but neither should we mold ourselves into a personality different from our own to deal with this. Photography does not always fail because of the technique, but because of how we act when shooting.

Cuando la realidad Sabotea tus Fotos

Published: Oct 13, 2025 · Duration: 20 min 28 sec · 4.4K views

Let's be honest, photographing is endless enjoyment BUT there are a number of things that make it difficult for us to get interesting photos and we have every right to complain. Many of these things are consequences of modernity, others are deviations of the people themselves, but in all cases it is difficult to create beautiful photographs that work and that regain meaning. There is always some detail that keeps us away…

5 formas de pensar Composición más allá de las Reglas.

Published: Sep 29, 2025 · Duration: 11 min 50 sec · 5.3K views

Composition is an important topic in photography and unfortunately many people only approach it by following the rules or not. These are just ONE of the many things that we can use to compose well and that even alone do not guarantee a good composition. I do confirm that knowing the rules is quite important, but understanding why the rules are the way they are and their consequences...

Lo que hace falta para que Entiendan tu Fotografía

Published: Sep 23, 2025 · Duration: 18 min 21 sec · 4.9K views

Photography is a universal language and accessible to everyone, but that does not mean that its understanding is immediate. Photography, above all, is a language that is expressed through its own rules and forms and consequently intimacy with these and especially with the contexts of the works is necessary to understand a photograph. No photograph exists in a vacuum and therefore cannot be understood...

3 formas de construir tu obra fotográfica

Published: Sep 15, 2025 · Duration: 24 min 10 sec · 14K views

The possibilities we have with photography are infinite, but not because of the different images that we can capture but because of the different proposals that we can create from these images. Thinking about photography is going beyond the captured moment. It is having intention, proposal and motivation before and after the camera in hand.

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