Barcelona Photo Blog
![]()
Ditching Aperture? Why Capture One Pro is Worth the Pain (And Price)
Apple’s Photo App: A Slap in the Face to Pros Let’s be real—Apple’s new Photos app is about as useful for pros as a chocolate teapot. Designed for the “I just want to filter my brunch pics” crowd, it’s clear Apple’s given up on serious photographers. Sure, optimists say “Wait for updates!” But who has time for that? We’ve…
![]()
NYC: Back After Three Years, 3 Years Too Long Away…
It’s been three years since my last trip to New York City, and I can’t deny it—this city is as magnetic as ever. I’m sitting at Maybelle’s Cafe in Brooklyn, surrounded by industrious people typing away on their laptops. Feeling the pressure, I’m joining in and attempting to knock out this blog post. The Weather…
Travel Photography Challenges: Finding Creative Perspectives in Greek Islands
Overcoming Visual Clichés in Popular Travel Destinations Greece presents a unique challenge for photographers—its iconic imagery has been so thoroughly documented that it becomes all too easy to fall into the trap of simply recording what exists: weathered houses, ancient doors, blue-domed churches, endless whitewashed steps, and the ubiquitous cats. During this return visit to…
Lea & David’s Anglo-American Wedding in Misterton
Another month, another wedding—this time in the English countryside, with a gentle dash of American charm. Lea, the bride, hails from the U.S., and her now-husband David is from the UK. I was brought on board thanks to my good friend Yeesan in New York, and the stars aligned nicely: the venue was just a…
Homage to Catalonia? A Touch of Gaudí in Texas
A Wedding and a Creative Project I was in Texas for a wedding shoot when I got the chance to photograph a house that Zack, the groom, designed and built. Over a week, I captured images for a book about the house. While I mostly focus on people, I enjoy architectural photography. It’s a change…
![Hong Kong, The Future Now?]()
Hong Kong, The Future Now?
Sensory Overload and Second ImpressionsI returned to Hong Kong this past September, and like my first visit, it hit me hard—much like New York City did the first time. That same manic energy, the jet lag-fuelled high, the desperate need to absorb everything before it disappeared. I ran around in the heat and humidity like…
![From Barcelona to Berlin, Winter 2013]()
From Barcelona to Berlin: A Winter Love Affair (With a Side of Hipster Clubbing)
Berlin in Hibernation Mode: A Reality Check My first Berlin Christmas had me ready to sign a lease—until my second visit revealed the city curled up under a blanket of snow like a grumpy cat. The streets were quiet, the locals scarce, and the only souls braving the cold were fellow wide-eyed newcomers. Turns out,…
![Anthony Llobet, Hair Dresser & Salon Owner]()
Portrait Photography for Business: Behind the Scenes with Barcelona Salon Owner
Approaching Professional Photography During Recovery I arrived at Anthony Llobet’s salon while still recovering from a widespread stomach virus affecting Barcelona residents. Despite feeling light-headed and somewhat disconnected, I had a clear creative concept in mind—a significant advantage in portrait photography. When you’ve pre-visualized your image, the photographic process becomes more streamlined; you’ve essentially solved…
![Hong Kong, Finally, I Make it There]()
From Dreaming of Hong Kong to Getting Lost in Its Streets
A long time ago, in a small village, I had a dream. Not the kind where you’re flying or falling into an abyss (though, honestly, those dreams were pretty regular too). No, this dream was all about Hong Kong. I was a young art student, lost in the usual swirl of creativity and teenage angst,…
Berlin, A Stranger in a Familiar Town
The Seduction of a City That Was Always There It’s funny how the places closest to us remain unexplored, as if proximity breeds indifference. Berlin had been whispering to me for years, just a short flight away, yet I’d always chased destinations that demanded visas and jet lag. When a friend’s visit from New York…
![]()
Behind the Lens: A Day Shooting Fresh Faces 2012
I recently spent a day photographing an event, I was also interviewed for it and below is the unedited text I supplied them, I don’t know how it will be edited, it rambles and rants a bit, but what the hell, I wanted to get something new online… Q: How did the Fresh Faces 2012…
![]()
Castelldefels: The Melancholic Magic of Season’s End
A Resort Town’s Quiet Transformation There’s a particular energy to places built for pleasure when the crowds have thinned. Castelldefels, with its wide, endless beach and slightly faded resort charm, felt like a stage after the actors had taken their final bow. Barcelona’s beaches hum with local life year-round, but here—just a short bus ride…
![]()
The Art of Editorial Portrait Photography: Capturing Personalities for Magazines
Building Connections Through the Lens The Art of Editorial Portrait Photography. I’ve fallen behind on updates, so it seems fitting to compile the various interview portraits I create each month for magazine features. These assignments won’t fund early retirement, but they offer something equally valuable – connections with fascinating individuals who often evolve into friends…
Anna & Danny Wedding: A Challenging but Rewarding Day in Castelldefels, Spain
Location: Castelldefels, Spain. It had been a while since I shot a wedding, so when the opportunity arose to photograph Anna and Danny’s big day, I jumped at it. I even put a planned trip to the south on hold to make it happen. Why? A) Work had been quiet for a while, and I…
El Jardinet Dels Gats: A Hidden Cat Sanctuary
A Quiet Sanctuary in the Heart of Barcelona I don’t contribute to this magazine as often anymore, but when they called me at short notice, I was free and said yes. One of my assignments took me to El Jardinet Dels Gats, a tranquil little park hidden behind the bustling Boqueria market in Barcelona. It’s…
![]()
Joanna Mills: Running Through Uncertainty
A Young Athlete in LimboAhead of the 2012 London Olympics, I got a call from a sports journalist I’d worked with before—our last job together was the Barcelona Marathon. This time, he was covering Joanna Mills, an Irish 400m runner and possible Olympic contender. The catch? A selection fiasco had thrown everything into disarray. Governing…
![Anabelle Veritas, a Play]()
Anabelle Veritas, a Play
From Portrait to Performance Photographing Julian Wickham for a profile piece led to more unexpected work—always a welcome surprise. Julian runs The English Drama School, a Barcelona-based theatre group that teaches acting to both native and non-native English speakers. They also put on full public productions in a beautifully tucked-away space in the Gothic Quarter.…
![]()
Abandoned Mansion Photoshoot: The Girl in the Governor’s Tower
The Girl in the Governor’s Tower Abandoned mansion photoshoot, El Torre Del Gobernador is the kind of place that shouldn’t exist—a crumbling, over-the-top mansion near Barcelona, dripping with faded grandeur. Think Disneyland meets derelict opera house, all turrets and peeling frescoes. It’s here I photographed Mad, my gloriously chaotic muse—artist, DJ, and professional wildcard. A…
International Education Photography: Capturing University Life in Geneva
When Barcelona Meets Switzerland I was contacted by Elena Panizza, head of Brain Bazaar about this job. The opportunity sparked immediate interest – it combined travel with proper compensation, a refreshing change from Barcelona’s freelance landscape. Living in this picturesque city has its undeniable charms, but the local market’s reluctance to invest in professional photography…
The Website Graveyard: Burning It All Down & Starting FreshMy New Website
The Impulsive Purge (And Instant Regret) There’s a special kind of madness that strikes at 3 AM—the sudden, unshakable conviction that your entire online presence must die. No backup. No plan. Just the delete button and the eerie calm of a blank digital slate. My old website, with its cobwebbed galleries and outdated bio, deserved…
Olga & Carlos: A Pregnancy Portrait That Refuses to Be Sweet
The Shot That Almost Wasn’t The original idea was grand—a symbolic still life, their lives arranged artfully on my coffee table: Olga’s favorite book, Carlos’ watch, some trinket that meant something only to them. It was going to be profound. Instead, it was a mess. Too literal. Too staged. The magic wasn’t in the props;…
![Agata Restaurant, Barcelona]()
Restaurant Photography in Barcelona: Capturing Agata’s Culinary Experience
From Design Connections to Food Photography These images were commissioned for a restaurant developing a new website – a perfect blend of interior and food photography that showcases both the ambiance and culinary offerings. The connection came through Freddie, a designer friend who runs a Meetup group for creative professionals. I occasionally attend these gatherings,…
![]()
Barcelona Landmark Photography: A Photographer’s Perspective on Sagrada Familia
Behind the Scenes of Editorial Photography Assignments This shoot was commissioned for an article in Metropolitan magazine—one of those typical editorial assignments where you’re given minimal context. I knew nothing about the story angle, had never met the subject, and had no prior contact with the writer. It’s a common scenario in editorial photography that…
![]()
Profiles: Michael Witty, Walking Tours
The Shout Heard Around the Lobby I had to meet Mr. Witty at a hotel near Plaça Catalunya. The place was full of elderly German tourists, and the vague description I’d been given meant that half the lobby could plausibly have been him. Eventually, someone appeared who fit the bill—wandering around looking slightly lost. I…
