Specialist in family and maternity photography in Gràcia. Magdalena Maria creates intimate sessions that preserve authentic memories of pregnancy, babies and children in a calm, documentary style.
I’m Magdalena Maria, a photographer based in the Gràcia neighborhood (Barcelona), with a background that combines journalism, communication and image-making. My specialty is family and maternity photography: I grew up surrounded by cameras and later trained in Journalism, Social Communication and completed a postgraduate degree in Professional Photography at IDEP. That mix allows me to tell stories with sensitivity, narrative rhythm and an aesthetic eye that seeks what’s authentic. Why choose a session with me? Because I understand that the best photos aren’t forced poses but real moments: unexpected laughter, shared looks, that tender silence between parents and baby. I focus on capturing “the big and small moments” — the everyday details that, over time, become everything — and I do so from an artistic, documentary perspective that respects each family’s intimacy. My approach: naturalness and calm. Before the session we talk to get to know who you are, what matters to you and what you want to remember. I create relaxed environments where children feel free and parents feel at ease; for expectant parents and newborns I look for tenderness and light that reveal the family connection. I work both outdoors — exploring the corners of Gràcia and Barcelona that inspire me — and at home if you prefer a more intimate, lifestyle session. How I work: I design simple sessions with close communication from booking to delivery. I want the whole process to be pleasant: I accompany you, offer small directions when needed and always leave room for spontaneity. Afterwards I select and edit the images carefully, tending to color and atmosphere while always preserving the emotion of the moment. My work springs from a curiosity about people, a love for the poetic in the everyday and the experience of traveling and observing different lives. If you’re looking for a family photographer in Gràcia who combines artistic sensitivity, formal training in image and a warm, human approach, I’d be delighted to accompany you in creating lasting memories.