A matter of perspective

Hi, I’m Eric Rossi, an Argentine photographer and architect living in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. I used to introduce myself the other way around, but today passion comes before profession.

Five years ago, I thought my life was already “figured out.” Then an inner voice pushed me to leave my country and begin a new adventure—writing new chapters in the book of my life, with plenty of photographs along the way.

I fell in love with the excitement of constantly being on the move. After spending a year in Madrid, I moved to Italy, then to Ireland, and for the past two years, I’ve been calling this beautiful little island home. Mallorca has a way of surprising you—you never truly finish discovering it. As for my next destination? You never know. I’ve taken every opportunity to explore new places and have now traveled to 22 countries, yet the world still feels wonderfully endless. This year, I visited Asia for the very first time and shared an unforgettable trip with my mother in Japan. I honestly can’t wait to go back. The Dolomites and the Northern Lights are also high on my travel wish list.

If you could see my maps and carefully planned routes (they might even have market value!), you’d know I love planning. But believe me: many times I deliberately ignore the map, put on my headphones, grab my camera, and just go with the flow of the streets.

My passion for photography has always gone hand in hand with my love for architecture. As a teenager, I remember lying on the sofa staring at the ceiling. I had never liked the color of the floor in my house, and suddenly I imagined the ceiling as if it were the floor—completely white and minimalist. I thought, “Why not?” In the end, it’s all a matter of perspective. That simple thought inspired me to study architecture, while photography became another way of exploring different perspectives—not only in images, but in life itself.

What fascinates me most is how the same place can completely change depending on the light, the shadows, the people passing by, or the angle you choose. Sometimes I instantly know the shot I want to capture. Other times, I simply wait for the right light, the right person, or the right moment to reveal itself.

I’ve always been the person who brought a camera on every trip because I loved bringing memories back home. Two years ago, a friend who knew my constantly changing lifestyle recommended OM SYSTEM, and I’ll always be grateful for that advice. I bought my OM-5 as a birthday gift to myself and named it “AURORA,” inspired by the first light of dawn—a symbol of new beginnings. And that’s exactly what it became. It marked the beginning of my journey with OM SYSTEM and my ambition to take my photography further. I can’t wait to have an OM-1 in my hands someday. Her name will be “ALBA.”

The Micro Four Thirds system is one of the reasons OM SYSTEM stands out for me. Its lightweight design makes traveling effortless. I’ve carried my camera and my favorite 20mm lens in a small waist bag without ever feeling weighed down. What first attracted me to the brand was its weather sealing. Being able to photograph in the rain without worrying about my equipment is something I truly love. Snow is still on my list. And then there’s the image stabilization—I love shooting handheld at very slow shutter speeds, and I’ve managed sharp images with exposures of up to one second without a tripod.

Although I also carry a wide-angle lens, the 40–150mm zoom lens, and the 60mm macro, my favorite will always be the M.Zuiko 20mm f/1.4. It matches the way I naturally see the world and allows me to express what I’m feeling with remarkable honesty.

Not long ago, I made one of the biggest—and most difficult—decisions of my life: turning photography from a hobby into my profession. The journey hasn’t been easy, but I’ve never been more convinced I made the right choice. I want to keep growing as a photographer, to show how extraordinary the world around us truly is, and to continue exploring it with Aurora—and hopefully, very soon, with Alba—in my hands.

Photography can never be replaced by AI. Every photograph taken with a camera carries a human eye, a conscious decision, and a lived experience behind it. The proof of our humanity is still just one click away.

Let’s keep taking pictures. There are still countless photographs waiting to be taken. After all, it’s all a matter of perspective.

Eric Agustín Rossi
Instagram: @ericrossi.ph