Sitges Barcelona Wedding Photographer
Sitges Wedding Photographer

Photographing Pure Love, Joy & Emotion.

Capturing True Memories That Last a Lifetime

Editorial Wedding Photographer based in Sitges, Barcelona, available in Europe & Canada

Bride in a white lace wedding gown standing on steps in a lush, green conservatory or garden setting.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom walking through a grassy field, smiling at each other. The bride is in a sleeveless wedding dress with a bow at the back, and the groom is in a dark suit with a boutonniere.
Sitges Wedding Photographer

Your Wedding Day is such an important day in your life…

and it’s entirely unique to you as a couple. My goal is to capture your day in a way that feels timeless, effortless, and full of emotion, giving you a collection of beautiful imagery to look back on for years to come.

I approach your wedding with a documentary and editorial approach—photographing natural moments as they unfold while gently guiding you through portraits to ensure every image is beautifully composed. From the excited and nervous moments before the ceremony to the joy of your first dance, I aim to capture authentic moments of you as a couple, celebrating with your family and friends.

You’ve planned your perfect day to enjoy—and I’m here to retell that story through imagery, creating a gallery of photographs that feels both personal and artful, reflecting the true essence of your wedding day.

Editorial Wedding Photography documented for the refined & modern couple.

I capture your wedding day with an editorial sensibility, blending real, heartfelt moments with curated, visually striking compositions. Every image tells a story—balancing authentic emotion with artful aesthetics.

From spontaneous interactions to beautifully guided portraits, my approach transforms your day into a cohesive, cinematic narrative, creating a collection of photographs that feels both timeless and modern.

Close-up of a bride wearing a detailed lace wedding dress, with her hand resting on her partner's hand, showing wedding rings and a watch, outdoors during sunset.
Sitges Wedding Photographer - Melissa Mayes

Hi, I’m Melissa!

But you can call me Mel. I’m a wedding photographer based in Sitges, near Barcelona, specializing in luxury, film-inspired, and timeless editorial photography. I’m also available for destination weddings throughout Europe and Canada.

Your wedding day is unique, and your photos should reflect who you are as a couple. I capture every moment of your day—both candid and carefully composed—helping to tell a story that feels authentic, elegant, and timeless. I’ll gently guide you through your portraits, ensuring your images are natural yet visually striking.

From the charming streets of Sitges and Barcelona to the historic elegance of Harlaxton Manor in Grantham, I’m passionate about documenting weddings that celebrate the beauty of your day, wherever it takes place.

Originally from Canada, I’ve spent the past decade living in countries like Sweden, Finland, England, and Spain, cultivating a photography style that blends diverse cultural influences. The result is a modern, editorial aesthetic that tells your love story in a fresh, cinematic way—creating images that feel both timeless and artful.

Sitges Wedding Photographer - Bride and Groom with a Champagne Tower

Fotografía de bodas en Barcelona, Sitges y la Costa Brava

If this feels like your vision for your wedding day, I’d love to hear your story!

Timeless & effortless imagery

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 FAQs

  • My photography combines documentary or story telling moments with artfully captured and gently posed moments. On a typical wedding day, I arrive (a little early) to capture details of shoes, the dress, the flowers, perfume and any other details. While I am styling these, I often get to know your bridal party and have a little chat with everyone getting ready.

    Once I capture the details, I photograph moments as they unfold during hair and makeup and funny moments between your bridal party. I try to capture all these moments in a storytelling manner that is true to my more editorial style. All these moments capture authentic emotion and are natural and unposed as they happen. This approach continues throughout the day through the ceremony, speeches and guests mingling with you.

    I do also will take you away from your guests to capture some gently posed, more editorial style portraits highlighting you as a couple and the connection between you. Once you head back to your guests, I will continue to document meaningful moments and connections amongst people giving you beautiful images to cherish for years to come.

  • My packages include travel from my home in Sitges, Spain. I am also available for weddings throughout Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, and destinations across Canada and Europe. Please note that additional travel and accommodation fees may apply for weddings in Canada, which can be discussed during our consultation.

  • I feel most inspired by Fuji400h film, timeless fine art imagery and storytelling. I adore watching a wedding day unfold and also love documenting these images creating a mixture of artistically crafted images with a journalistic twist.

    When it comes to portraits, I will softly guide you through natural and organic poses that create portraits that feel natural to you.

  • As a lover of light, I love capturing photos with light glowing behind them. However, though my images are light filled and often described as soft and glowy, I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as light and airy as I do love a little contrast. I show the images authentic to how they are captured and will always capture those images that tell the story of your day.

  • I am happy to cover any location in Barcelona including Sitges. Please contact me further to discuss your wedding coverage.

  • This is a great question and something we will address in our initial call. For a traditional wedding - most coverage is around 8 hours or more which covers the end of getting ready until the first dance. This means your timeline should reflect this coverage to make the most out of your wedding photography.

  • A second photographer is great investment as they capture those extra moments. I highly recommend a second photographer for any weddings larger than 100. This is something that can be added to your package and that we can discuss further when we meet to chat about your big day!

  • An engagement session is a great way for us to get to know each other and for you to have some great photos and memories from before your big day.

  • Yes, in fact there are photos on this page captured on film. There is something so nostalgic and beautiful about film that really takes me back to my 8 year old self with my point and shoot film camera. If you would like to add film to your package, please let me know!

FOTOGRAFÍA DE BODAS EN BARCELONA, SITGES Y LA COSTA BRAVA

European Wedding Photographer capturing your unique love story with timeless elegance. Based in Sitges, Barcelona, I specialize in creating wedding photography that is effortless, emotional, and editorial in style.

Como fotógrafo de bodas en Barcelona, me dedico a capturar las emociones y momentos auténticos de vuestro día especial. Ofrezco mis servicios en Sitges, Barcelona y la impresionante Costa Brava, así como en Girona y otras regiones de España. Cada imagen busca transmitir la pasión, el amor y la alegría vividos, creando un reportaje lleno de recuerdos inolvidables y atemporales.

Prefiero trabajar con luz natural, aprovechando la belleza del entorno para que cada fotografía sea genuina y memorable. Estoy disponible para cubrir bodas en cualquier parte de España, asegurándome de que vuestros momentos más preciados sean preservados para siempre. Mi compromiso es capturar esos instantes auténticos que os permitan revivir la felicidad de vuestro día especial cada vez que los veáis.

Contáctame para más información y para reservar tus fechas.