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 felt a holiday wasn’t quite deserved yet. B) I just really wanted to do it.

The Challenges of Wedding Photography

Weddings are one of the more intimidating types of photography, especially when working solo. They require you to be everywhere at once, capturing fleeting moments and ensuring everything flows smoothly. However, they’re equally exciting because, in a single day, you get to create a complete photographic story—a project that might normally take weeks to complete.

A successful wedding shoot usually yields 20-30 images worth adding to my portfolio, which for just one day’s work is a solid return (with 2-3 days of post-production, which everyone tends to forget!).

Anna & Danny: A Glamorous Wedding Day

Anna and Danny were a great couple to work with—very photogenic, as were most of their guests. It had that glamorous vibe I often associate with weddings, making my job much easier.

I met Anna beforehand, and I have to admit, I was impressed. Instead of relaxing with her friends, she was running around, managing the wedding arrangements herself. Meanwhile, the groom and the rest of the family were chilling by the pool. She was handling everything like a film star, and it was a sight to behold!

The Ceremony: A Mountain Adventure

The wedding took place at a hotel in Castelldefels, but the ceremony was held in a remote chapel halfway up a mountain. I spent a lot of time rushing between locations, trying to arrive before the couple. Without a wedding planner, I was constantly stumbling into events I hadn’t predicted or even remembered, adding to the excitement and stress.

14 Hours of Photography and Travel

All in all, it was a 14-hour day, including travel, but it was a day I thoroughly enjoyed. It reminded me that even after some time away, I can still handle the intense nature of wedding photography, one of the mo