Drea & Brian’s Intimate Granada Wedding

A Dream Job in the Shadow of the Alhambra

Every now and then, a work email feels more like a gift. This one came two months after a general mail-out to wedding planners. Out of the blue, Angeles from Alhambra Weddings reached out: an American couple had seen my work and wanted me to photograph their vow exchange in Granada. Just like that — I had a plane ticket and a dream gig in one of Spain’s most magical cities.

Granada is the kind of place that already feels like a fairytale, so the pressure was minimal. Drea and Brian’s ceremony was small, personal, and refreshingly stress-free. No frantic schedules. No over-the-top agendas. Just a group of kind, easygoing people who were clearly in the moment.

No Rush, No Rules — Just Real Moments

The shoot had the kind of flow photographers hope for — gorgeous light, relaxed clients, and scenery that made every angle a win. Drea and Brian weren’t interested in stiff poses or endless formals. We wandered, we shot, we let Granada do what Granada does best: look incredible in every frame.

This job also reminded me how much I enjoy destination weddings. I’m especially keen to take on more weddings around Spain — or further afield. The U.S., in particular, intrigues me. There’s a certain energy around American weddings — lots of pre-ceremony portrait sessions and creative couple shoots — that aligns perfectly with my approach.

So if you’re reading this from across the Atlantic: yes, I’d happily hop on a plane.