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Emma Reynolds – A Theatre Director with a Mug of Tea and a Mission
Getting the Shot from a Step Ladder When it comes to these interview portraits, the challenge is always the same—leave enough dead space for layout while still making something visually interesting. For Emma Reynolds, a theatre director working with children’s educational plays, I had the benefit of a step ladder and a well-lit studio. That…
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Christian Schallert – Postcards, Portraits, and Playing with Gels
The Artist with a Business Plan Christian Schallert is an Austrian photographer who’s turned a knack for visual culture into a sustainable business—selling postcards, prints, and T-shirts featuring his own work. Proof that in the creative world, having a business brain often trumps simply having good ideas. He’s a savvy operator and a genuinely friendly…
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Heidi Tsai – Classical Musician at the Montjuïc Funfair
Fast Portraits at the Fairground Heidi Tsai was the third subject I photographed for the integration series. A classical musician married to a Catalan and living outside the city, she agreed to do the shoot while on a family day out at a funfair on Montjuïc. Not your usual portrait setting, but sometimes the best…
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Joaquin Beltran – A Scholar of Asia in a Quiet Corner of Catalunya
Finding Japan in a Catalan Campus Although Joaquin Beltran isn’t Asian himself, he’s a professor of Asian Studies at a university on the outskirts of Barcelona. The campus isn’t the most picturesque place, but I’ve always enjoyed shooting modern architecture—it gives you cleaner shapes and more dramatic shadow play than you’d ever get from older,…
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Monica Lin, Integration
This was the first picture, in a series for an article about integration into Barcelona life for Asian people in general. I went to visit the restaurant Monica’s parents run one afternoon at a quiet hour, the family were eating lunch but her father got up and insist I try his special green tea from…
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Stephanie the Comedienne – Cartwheels and Comedy in the Raval
Stand-Up in the Raval Stephanie is a Canadian comic who stumbled into stand-up after moving to Barcelona—and never looked back. Now she’s a regular on the local circuit, performing at a small but spirited club in the heart of the Raval. We met up for what turned into a spontaneous shoot, fuelled by nothing more…
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A Dog Story (and Their Owners): Exploring the Bond Between Humans and Canines
This photo series delves into the relationships between dogs, their owners, and the people dedicated to working with them. Santi, the Dog Psychologist The main image features Santi, a dog psychologist, whom I photographed in a park. The shoot was quick—just 15 minutes, including a few tests. Using a reflector helped create a more dynamic…
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A Policeman Called Angel: Working in Barcelona’s August Heat
This image was taken for a story about people working in Barcelona during the sleepy, sweaty month of August. It’s funny, looking back, how many of these stories revolve around me in the same context—perhaps I should consider a self-portrait for these articles, as I seem to be the constant in all these pictures! A…
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Giant Cruise Ships: A Fascinating Experience at the Port of Barcelona
I’ve always been both awed and horrified by the idea of being on one of those massive cruise ships. The scale of these floating cities is mind-boggling, and the thought of being trapped onboard for an extended period with people you might not really connect with is… unsettling. But on the flip side, with over…
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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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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…
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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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,…
