Family photographer in Santiago de Compostela. Lorena do Merlo offers intimate, natural sessions for families, children and newborns, with patience and a documentary style that preserves authentic memories.
As a family photographer in Santiago de Compostela, Lorena do Merlo places her attention on everyday moments and turns them into lasting memories. Her work prioritizes naturalness: she aims to capture sincere gestures, small shared glances and the quiet complicity that tell each family's real story, without forcing poses. That sensitivity transforms every family session into a calm conversation and, above all, into images that age gracefully. Her approach blends documentary family photography with the aesthetic care of portrait work. During the session, Lorena creates a relaxed, close atmosphere: she suggests games, gentle prompts and free moments so children can be themselves. For newborns and babies, she works patiently and respectfully with family rhythms, always prioritizing the child's comfort and safety. The result is family and baby photos that breathe authenticity and tenderness. How she works: before the session there is a conversation to understand your wishes and routines; together you choose the location — outdoors in Santiago and nearby areas or in-studio — and define a flexible plan. During the shoot, Lorena mixes spontaneous moments with small directed proposals to achieve variety and naturalness. After the session she carefully selects and edits each image, favoring warm tones and a treatment that enhances emotion without artifice. In addition to family sessions, Lorena offers sessions for children, newborn shoots and special occasions such as birthday (smash cake) sessions and first communion photography, all guided by the same philosophy: respect, patience and sensitivity. Occasionally she also teaches workshops where she shares her method for approaching families and working with children in front of the camera. If you are looking for a family photographer in Santiago de Compostela who values care, calm and the truth of your bonds, Lorena do Merlo’s proposal delivers honest, enduring images. More than portraits, she creates memories you will still recognize and cherish for years to come.