WHO AM I ?
Medellín, Colombia – Early November 2013
“This morning, my host heads off to work, leaving me to explore the city on my own. After just a few days in South America, I find myself wandering through the narrow streets of downtown Medellín, slightly disoriented but intrigued by my surroundings.
A particular café with its wooden facade catches my eye. Drawn in, I approach, absorbing every detail. Inside, I order a coffee and settle into my seat. The atmosphere feels cinematic, each table around me occupied by characters who seem to have stepped straight out of a movie. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, mingling with the hum of conversations in Spanish, a language I’m just beginning to grasp.
I start a conversation with the person at the next table. Behind us, a spirited discussion unfolds, its energy palpable even from a distance. Quietly, I lift my camera, waiting for the perfect moment.”
Click.
The photo is taken, capturing a fleeting moment but preserving an infinite story.
A photograph is static but it always tells a story. The most profound images are those caught in the spontaneity of life, unposed and genuine. That’s the essence I seek in my work, a relentless pursuit of authenticity.
As an independent photographer and filmmaker for several years, every time I turn on my camera, whether for a shoot, reportage, or street photography, I aim to capture moments with a touch of poetry. This drive to document the world is my first and foremost motivation.
The desire to explore has taken me to the farthest corners of the globe. From standing before the towering monoliths of Australia to soaking in the rhythms of a jazz club in Brooklyn, from sipping coffee in Colombia to riding a motorbike through the jungles of Indonesia, and paddling down rivers in New Zealand. Yet now, I find myself here, amidst the stunning landscapes of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
My name is Nicolas Roux, and I am passionate about capturing the world through images.
– When everything is forgotten, image remains –