Carlo Coppiano, a young man from Chone who takes photos of strangers on the streets of Barcelona and goes viral on TikTok

In the vast lands of TikTok, discovering a viral video is a source of joy, but discovering that a talented creator hails from your own country is even more rewarding. This is the case Carlo Coppianoa proud Ecuadorian catapulted to platform fame by street photography.

Coppiano, 24, originally from Chone, shares his creativity by approaching strangers to capture unique moments. He takes and edits each photo, and his skill does not go unnoticed: the number of followers and views on TikTok grows every day.

In a recent interview, Charles shared his love story with photography, which began in his childhood, capturing landscapes and family trips with a simple Samsung phone. After graduating, he got his first camera and started making his way in Ecuador, standing out at events and concerts.

“I spent several years working in the industry in Ecuador, building my portfolio at events and concerts, filling myself with learning and finding that essence that identified my work, but there came a point where I stagnated,” says the talented young man.

Despite local success, Coppiano He felt the need to expand his horizons. The lack of creative opportunities and security problems in Ecuador led him to take a decisive step: he moved to Barcelona. Just three months ago, he arrived in the city with the determination to restart his project and make an international name for himself.

in Barcelona, Charles He found a job in a factory to support himself while devoting his free days to his passion. His unique approach, approaching strangers with charisma and managing to capture their essence in just a few seconds, made his videos go viral.

“I wasn’t the first photographer to make this kind of video and I won’t be the last because it’s one of the many ways we can expose our work, this goes far beyond the photos of strangers I take, the videos have gone viral because of the charisma with which I approach people and how after 20 seconds of a short conversation with a stranger I can present their best version and create that confidence to take some beautiful photos that show their essence, and that “That good energy that is transmitted goes through the screens and is felt by millions around the world”, he admits.

This photographer doesn’t just want to photograph strangers; he tries to convey positive energy with his works. Their desire is to create a community that supports the arts and inspires dreamers everywhere. Although he found his niche far from home, Charles He wants to return to Ecuador, recharge and contribute to the rebirth of better times for his beloved country.

With the support of his family who instilled in him a love for work and the belief that discipline and persistence are keyCarlo Coppiano looks to the future with optimism. 2024 promises to be a year full of success, with the hope that his art will continue to create positive emotions and serve as inspiration for many. (AND)