Barcelona Photo Blog

Capturing Dynamic Movement I was really looking forward to this shoot, as it offered the chance to capture action shots—a welcome change from the usual portrait work. I’ve been developing a style that focuses on working with people in dynamic, athletic situations, and this shoot was the perfect opportunity to experiment. Marcela Diaz, an Argentine…

A Ride Through Technical Challenges Britt Bohannan Arechiga, a professional bike racer, got access to Aprimoto, a motorbike shop, thanks to her friend, the owner Josep Acriz. The shoot was full of technical challenges, from the limited space and low ceiling to shiny reflective bikes that created lighting challenges. Despite those challenges, we managed to…

This shoot was for the December issue of a magazine, focused on Pessebres, the traditional nativity scenes celebrated throughout Catalonia. While this particular story didn’t include Caganers—the famously cheeky figurines often tucked into these scenes—they deserve a mention. If you’re unfamiliar, do yourself a favour and look them up. Yes, it’s outrageous. Yes, it’s completely…

Meeting Molly and Susie by the Sea I met Susie Hunt—pet psychologist, dog whisperer, and all-around good sport—on one of those classic Barcelona days: blue skies, warm light, and just enough wind to keep things interesting. She was with Molly, a client’s dog, who proved highly responsive to the universal language of treats waved just…

A Cover Chosen, Unexpectedly I recently saw one of my images featured on the November cover of a magazine. Always a nice surprise, especially when it’s not the shot you expect them to pick. I’d submitted a few options, including a couple of black-and-white portraits I had shot more for myself than the assignment. I…

Capturing Motion with Style (and the Occasional Lighting Mishap) For this month’s interview feature, I wanted to do something a bit more dynamic. Diane was the subject, and instead of the usual seated portrait, I thought: why not capture her doing something she loves? So we brought in Alvaro, who also happens to be part…

Last-Minute Genius in Full Color Zosen wasn’t hanging around. The Argentine graffiti artist, known for his kaleidoscopic murals and enigmatic masked persona, was darting off to London for an exhibition. That meant our shoot was a gloriously chaotic scramble—the kind where you show up, hope the light plays nice, and trust that the universe won’t…

Finally, A Break From Human Subjects At long last, I’ve wriggled free from the tyranny of smile-and-hold poses. Restaurant photography—especially interiors and architectural details—feels like a mental palate cleanser. No coaxing grins, no fixing stray hairs. Just clean lines, moody lighting, and the occasional sneaky fork adjustment. That said, my favorite shot from Can Renji…

Julia the Art Teacher: Where Chaos Meets Perfect Composition Julia was a dream subject—the kind who forgets the camera exists the moment she starts ranting about kids’ finger-painting masterpieces. We set up a simple scenario, let the writer prod her with questions, and boom: hands flying everywhere, passion in full swing. The best part? Those…

The Myth vs. The (Surprisingly Wholesome) Reality When Nicola pitched me on shooting a real-life private detective, my brain went full noir: trench coats, cigarette smoke, maybe a half-eaten kebab slumped in the passenger seat as evidence of his gritty, nocturnal trade. Josep shattered every cliché. He arrived in a modest, suspiciously clean sedan (where…