Barcelona Photo Blog
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Getting Licensed in Barcelona: A Story of Expats and Paperwork
Boats, Bars, and BureaucracyThis was a piece about people obtaining different kinds of licences in Barcelona—a boat licence, a driving licence, a bar licence, and even one for importing specialist meat products. On the surface, it sounds like a dry subject, but it was surprisingly entertaining. Snapshots of Expat LifeWhat made the assignment interesting was…
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Behind the Scenes: Portrait Photography with Barcelona’s Feminist Filmmaker
Documenting Creative Professionals in Unique Industries My photography assignment with Erika Lust offered a fascinating glimpse into an unconventional creative business. Lust runs a feminist pornography company that produces erotic films specifically designed to appeal to female audiences—a progressive approach in an industry traditionally dominated by male perspectives. This portrait session provided an opportunity to…
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Portrait Session: Michelle Nielsen, Therapist
Striking a Balance Between Character and CompositionThis shoot is a good example of a classic editorial portrait—plenty of clean space around the subject for text layout, while still holding its own as a composed image. In fact, I liked it enough that I didn’t feel the need to shoot an alternate setup based on my…
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Environmental Photography: Inside Barcelona’s Desalination Plant
Heavy Industry Meets Modern ArchitectureAs part of a story on environmental issues, I was assigned to photograph the new desalination plant near the Llobregat River. I was genuinely excited—big machinery and sleek industrial architecture are right up my street. Dust, Wind, and Primary ColoursThe plant itself is visually striking, with bright primary colours marking out…
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Environmental Portraits: Ramon Cosa, Fisherman in Badalona
Fishing Nets Full of JunkI met Ramon Cosa at the small port near Badalona, where his boat is moored. He’s a seasoned fisherman with plenty to say about the state of the local marine environment—and most of it isn’t pretty. I was photographing him for a feature on environmental issues and pollution along the Catalan…
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Taekwon-do Photography: John McKissok in Action
A Scenic Train Ride and a Surprise TournamentMy trip to photograph John McKissok started with a train ride into the countryside—one of my favourite ways to travel. Proper seats, a table, and views that unfold at a civilised pace. I was shooting John for Resident Magazine and honestly had no idea what I was walking…
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Sports Photography in Barcelona: American Football Portraits Under Dramatic Skies
Documenting Spain’s Semi-Professional American Football League This photography assignment focused on Spain’s growing semi-professional American Football league, a sport gaining popularity across Europe yet still relatively uncommon in Barcelona’s sports landscape. The project combined action sports photography with environmental portraits, creating a comprehensive visual story about this unique athletic community. The team’s British coach led…
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Literary Portrait Photography: Capturing Spanish Poet Joan Margarit in Barcelona
Photographing a Celebrated Bilingual Catalan Poet This portrait session marked my first interview assignment for Metropolitan Magazine, featuring Joan Margarit, one of Spain’s most distinguished literary figures. Margarit has earned widespread recognition for his remarkable poetry written in both Spanish and Catalan languages, making him a cultural bridge in Barcelona’s diverse literary landscape. His work…
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Wildlife Photography at Barcelona Airport: The Fascinating World of Falconry in Aviation
Discovering an Unexpected Photography Assignment While browsing through a magazine, I came across an uninspiring photograph of a falconer at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport. Despite the lackluster image, I immediately recognized the potential for a compelling visual story. This juxtaposition of nature and aviation presented a unique photography opportunity that could showcase both wildlife photography…
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Wedding Photography in Barcelona: Capturing a Multicultural Celebration
First Digital Wedding Photography Experience in Spain This wedding marked two significant firsts in my photography career: my inaugural wedding assignment since relocating to Barcelona and my first wedding shot entirely with digital equipment. The transition to digital wedding photography opened new creative possibilities while presenting a learning curve that ultimately enhanced the final results.…
Travel Photography: Capturing the Unspoiled Beauty of Greece’s Ionian Islands
Discovering Authentic Greek Island Experiences Beyond Barcelona After relocating to Barcelona, I welcomed the opportunity to reconnect with my friend Andy and his family in a new destination. While they typically vacation in Tamariu along the Costa Brava, this year they chose Greece’s Ionian Islands—offering me the perfect chance to explore this photogenic Mediterranean region…
Liceu Opera House: Exploring Barcelona’s Most Haunted Historic Buildings
Architectural Photography of Mysterious Locations These photographs were captured as part of a specialized editorial series documenting Barcelona’s reportedly haunted locations. The project offered a fascinating intersection between architectural photography and local folklore, allowing me to document spaces rarely accessible to the public or casual photographers. Barcelona’s historic buildings hold countless stories within their ancient…
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Behind the Scenes: Portrait Photography Session with Film Director Isabel Coixet
Photographing a Renowned Spanish Filmmaker in Barcelona Isabel Coixet stands among Spain’s most celebrated film directors, with an impressive portfolio of international productions. I had the opportunity to photograph her at her office in Barcelona’s Gràcia district for a magazine feature. The timing coincided with the release of her film “Elegy,” starring Penelope Cruz and…
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Street Portrait Photography in Barcelona: Capturing Raval’s Cultural Diversity
Exploring Barcelona’s Multicultural Neighborhood Barcelona’s Raval neighborhood stands as one of the city’s most culturally diverse areas, offering photographers a unique opportunity to capture authentic portraits representing countless nationalities and backgrounds. This portrait photography project explored the rich tapestry of faces that make this historic district so visually compelling. The narrow streets of Raval have…
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Ice Hockey at Camp Nou
Sports Photography: Capturing the Speed and Drama of Ice Hockey My First Professional Photography Assignment in Spain This was my first paid job as a photographer since relocating to Spain. After visiting the magazine about potential design work the previous month, I received an unexpected call inviting me to shoot for them. The opportunity to…
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Independent Coffee Shops
Independent Coffee Shops: A Photographer’s Perspective As a corporate photographer based in Barcelona, my first assignment of the New Year took me on a journey through a variety of locations. This particular editorial shoot was commissioned by a magazine with a special interest in capturing the charm and authenticity of independent coffee shops. These unique,…
