Spotlight On: Fernando Rodriguez (aka Nobody)
Making Waves from Mexico City to the Big Apple A recent transplant to the Big Apple, Mexican-born Fernando Rodriguez considers himself relatively new to the city and its creative community. However, in the short time since he relocated from Mexico City, Rodriguez has managed to book cover shoots with fashion magazine heavyweights, such as Harper’s Bazaar, while garnering accolades for his inventive and colorful style of work. The Beginning Born and raised in Durango, Mexico, the new Capture One Brand Ambassador, who goes by the alias “Nobody,” reflects on his upbringing, which he highlights had very little connection to the arts. “My parents are accountants, and it was assumed that I would follow a similar path,” he says, laughing. Beginning with a degree in graphic design, Rodriguez became interested in photography during the middle of his studies. “I took one or two photography classes, but unfortunately, the first class was discouraging as the professor was not so inspiring,” says Rodriguez. “Despite that, I had to complete an assignment. Otherwise, I would not pass the course.” …