Helena Cancelo Fotografía

I’m Helena — a photographer and a mother. My gaze is feminine, sensitive, intimate, delicate and respectful. In my family photography sessions in Donostia / San Sebastián I look for more than just "nice pictures": I aim to recover the everyday memory of your home — those quiet moments, improvised games, shared laughter and the looks that say everything. I work with a natural, minimalist aesthetic that respects space and emotion, so the images speak with honesty and calm. Why choose a session with me? Because I understand motherhood and family life from the inside. I know what it’s like to want to appear in photos but not have the time; I know the changes and intensity of those first years. My way of working is to accompany you, gently guide you and create a climate of trust where even the smallest family members feel relaxed. I don’t ask for forced poses: I prefer that you play, cook, take a walk or simply hold each other. Those are the moments that produce images that truly move. How I work: before the session we talk to get to know each other, choose the location —your home, a park or the nearby beach— and prepare small details so everything flows smoothly. During the session I adapt to your rhythm, seek natural light and simple compositions that highlight the relationships between you. If your family includes newborns, toddlers or you want to document a special moment like an intimate birthday or a communion, I integrate it organically into your family story. My commitment is to document your life with respect and closeness: I capture gestures, silences, hands that hold and everything that, years from now, will bring you back to that time. I deliver the complete gallery on a private platform so you can relive and share each moment. I also offer advice to transform those images into objects that fill your home —albums, prints and frames designed to accompany your daily life. If you’re looking for someone who understands family life, who guides with tenderness and who can turn the everyday into a lasting legacy, I would love to meet you and tell your story through sincere, enduring images.