Ep #28: The Mystic Art of Watch Photography with Nacho Conde from Fratello
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Join us for a special show with Nacho Conde, Managing Editor for Europe's largest online magazine for watch enthusiasts, Fratello. Not only does he play such an important role in Fratello, he also hosts their regular podcast on YouTube , Fratello Talks. But more importantly, Nacho's true passion is photography, and he takes professional watch shots for Fratello and his own personal Instagram too!
With watch photography being what we at CP7 call, the mystic art of the watch world, we took the opportunity to delve into the subject, and speak to the perfect person to teach us a little about these mystical mysteries and unknowns.
Listen in to discover what challenges and obstacles you must avoid to get THAT great shot. Want to take your photography to the next level? Nacho reveals all, plus what you would need to make it as a pro. Find out the best and most frustrating watches for photography, and why are some watches more photogenic and some not so much?
So if you want your Omega, Rolex, or Universal Geneve watch shots to stand out from your Hamilton, Tudor, or Panerai, buckle up and enjoy the ride as we attempt to take your (and our) watch photography to the next level.
Check out Nacho on Instagram:
@nachoconde
and at Fratello:
@fratello
Check out the Fratello Talks podcast on YouTube and from the Fratello website:
https://www.youtube.com/@FratelloMagazine/podcasts
https://www.fratellowatches.com/category/in-depth/podcast-2/
Let's take a closer look at the wristwatch checks. First up is Nacho with his Tudor FXD, and the PAM55 he swapped it for, followed by Parm with his signature Omega Seamaster 300m Great White. Of course, Andy is wearing none other than his tropical Rolex 1007.
Here are the watches that are some of the most difficult to photograph: The Omega Speedmaster and the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical. On the other hand, here is the perfect watch to photograph the Tudor Pelagos FXD Alinghi.
Lastly, here are Nacho's dream watches to photograph and to own: Universal Genève Polerouter, Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar, the new Tudor Pelagos FXD Cycling Edition, vintage Omega Ploprof worn by Cousteau’s team, a Submariner Comex, an issued Tudor Submariner, and lastly, an Omega diver from the 1960s.
Let us know which would be your favourite watch to photograph in the comments below and which of the above you would like to own?
Some of the images above are from Nacho’s Instagram and Fratello Watches, used with permission.
