MARA PHOTOGRAPHY, family photography specialist in Ponferrada. Natural, intimate sessions for families, babies and children; I capture sincere memories with patience and sensitivity.
I’m Mara Jiménez, the person behind MARA PHOTOGRAPHY, and my main dedication is family photography in Ponferrada and the surrounding area. I hold a degree in Audiovisual Communication and completed Professional Lighting training at EFTI. For over a decade I have worked as a freelance photographer, capturing family stories with a natural, attentive approach. I create images that not only document a moment but preserve the emotion and closeness of each family. Why choose me: my proposal focuses on warmth and trust. I work with families, expectant mothers, newborns and children, and I also cover special family moments such as communions, baptisms and birthdays. My experience with children and babies has taught me to combine patience, a sense of humor and gentle direction so sessions flow without stress and become an enjoyable experience for everyone. What makes my approach special: I aim for naturalness. I avoid stiff poses and prefer to create real situations — play, glances, everyday gestures — that convey each family’s personality. My training in professional lighting allows me to control light in the studio and get the most out of outdoor settings, achieving images with a bright, warm and contemporary style. Each photograph receives careful editing to respect tones and emotions. How I work with families: before the session I hold a pre-shoot conversation to learn about your wishes, routines and expectations; this lets me prepare proposals tailored to you (studio or outdoor) and a flexible plan that considers the little ones. During the session I invest myself in creating a relaxed atmosphere: I give gentle direction when needed and step back to observe when spontaneous moments arise. Afterwards, I carefully select and retouch the images with attention to detail to deliver a coherent and emotive final gallery. My commitment is that when you look at your photos you feel what happened again: the laugh, the hug, the complicity. If you’re looking for a family photographer in Ponferrada who combines technical training, narrative sensitivity and a close, friendly approach, I would be delighted to accompany you and turn your stories into lasting memories.