From Football Debut to Rural Photography: Nacho Gimeno Builds Career in Vilar de Canes

Nacho Gimeno, a 26-year-old photographer, has built a career from Vilar de Canes, a village of 160 inhabitants in Castellón, working on projects across mountains and races. He balances rural life with a profession in sports and landscape photography. Gimeno, self-taught for about twelve years, turned professional in 2022 after securing several months of work. His deep connection to Penyagolosa mountain inspired his studio's name, 1813 Estudio, and he has also shot in the Alps. Before photography, he spent years pursuing football, debuting with CD Castellón's first team. His current work focuses on trail races, BTT events, and audiovisual projects for brands like Joma and Aurum. He aims to work with professional cycling teams and create athlete documentaries. He insists living in a small village poses no professional obstacles, citing good internet and other young rural professionals.