Looking back at BodaF 2025: a celebration of talent and emotion

My first time at BodaF, I shared accommodation with several colleagues. 

While the atmosphere was friendly, organizing was sometimes challenging due to differing interests and schedules. 

In subsequent years, I preferred to attend with my friend and colleague David Bascuñana from Studio B in Beaucaire. 

With him, cohabitation was a real pleasure, and we always fully enjoyed Barcelona, discovering good restaurants and sharing our passion for photography.

However, this year, David was held back in France for an important event:

he received, for the second time, the prestigious title of Meilleur Portraitiste de France during a conference held at the same time as BodaF.

Moreover, last year, he took the presidency of the FFPMI in his region, which requires considerable investment and prevents him from attending all events.

So, I set off solo for Barcelona... but I wasn't alone for long!

Although French photographers were few this year, I quickly found my place among international photographers, who were much more open and accessible. 

Unlike some French groups who often stay in their own circles, these encounters allowed me to exchange visions and different approaches to the profession. 

It's precisely this open-mindedness and diversity that attract me so much in my travels, and I was delighted to find this same energy in Barcelona again this year.

I also reconnected with key speakers from previous editions, always as approachable and kind. Some recognized me, which pleased me and reinforced my sense of belonging to this passionate community.

Beyond the conferences and professional exchanges, this BodaF 2025 was also significant on a personal level.

I dared to step out of my comfort zone, and not just a little! 

I shared festive evenings with talented photographers, dancing in clubs and continuing the night until 5:30 in the morning! An entirely unexpected experience for me, but one that added an unforgettable touch to my stay.

This year, it was Keko Rangel who took that place in my mind and soul.

It's impossible not to be touched by his sensitivity, by the raw emotion that emanates from his images.

His work is a visual and emotional shock, but above all, it's his humanity that stands out.

Keko, is the kind of person who speaks to you and completely turns you around, sharing his story without filters, with an authenticity that commands respect.

He has lived through trials that he has transformed into strength, and it shows in each of his images.

His view of the world is of rare intelligence; he captures the moment with a truth that hits you in the gut.

His photos tell stories, vibrate, and echo something deeply human.

And then there's this humility. This immense talent he carries without arrogance, like a gift he shares sincerely. He doesn't just photograph; he lives each image, he feels them.

Listening to him speak, discovering his universe, I was transported.

He is my emotional favorite of this edition.

Several speakers particularly caught my attention. 

Among them, the duo Hastings & King, composed of Robert Hastings et Koko King, stands out with an inimitable style: they are artists with that little extra something, that added soul that makes them instantly recognizable.

Hastings & King, it's exactly that. A couple who openly share that they met on  Tinder, together they combine style, complicity, and timeless elegance. 

Koko, with her keen eye for fashion and staging, enhances every detail with incredible precision. 

Robert brings a sensitivity to film photography, capturing atmospheres that seem suspended in time. 

The blend of their universes results in something absolutely unique: images that are both sophisticated and full of authenticity. 

They have a strong, assertive vision, and honestly, it only takes seeing one of their photos to know it's theirs. I love photographers who have a distinctive visual signature, and they have one that truly stands out!

A breath of fresh air from Siberia in the world of wedding films: Roman et Vera don't just film moments; they feel them, live them, and it shows.

They have the ability to question themselves, to deconstruct their way of working to always do better, to constantly reinvent themselves.

Many get stuck in a style and never change, but they have evolved, experimented, and ultimately created something that truly reflects them.

Their films are vibrant, authentic, never formulaic.

They have this incredible talent for capturing the very essence of a couple, without artifice, letting raw emotion speak.

And frankly, it's refreshing to see videographers who dare to break the mold and never stop learning.

Their work is stunning, and their energy is contagious!

I've been following the incredible work of this Italian maestro of wedding photography. 

His reputation is well-established, as his photos are well-known in the industry, but seeing him speak was a privilege. 

This Italian photographer, originally from Como, is a true legend in the world of wedding photography. For over 20 years, he has captured the essence of couples with emotion and class.

His approach combines photojournalism and creative portraits, resulting in images that are both spontaneous and artistic.

His talent has been recognized many times, notably by Sony, which chose him as an ambassador to represent the excellence of European photography.

Attending his presentation was a real honor; he has that Italian class, a freedom he perfectly embodies. 

Cristiano Ostinelli represents for me the quintessence of wedding photography: a perfect fusion of technique, emotion, and art.

It's amazing how every year,  BodaF shakes me up in every way. 

After an already rich first part of emotions and inspiration, the rest of this edition only confirmed why I keep coming back. 

I found exactly what I was looking for: teachings, self-questioning, and above all, that little spark that makes me want to push my own limits further.

But honestly, it's going to be hard to talk about just one or two speakers...

They were all so different, with unique styles and approaches, yet so complementary. 

Each of them brought something precious: a vision, a technique, an energy that touched me in their own way. 

I took notes, absorbed everything I could, and most importantly, I learned. A lot. Want me to tell you more?

Arte Magna, is the kind of duo that reminds you why wedding photography is an art in itself. 

No frills, no artifice, just raw sensitivity, a way of capturing the moment with delicacy...

A precision that commands respect.

Their gaze is of absolute sincerity;

each image tells a story without ever overdoing it. 

It's subtle, powerful, and above all, it touches the heart.

Silvia Sanchez is a petite woman with a big personality and a true artistic soul.

Her journey began with a single street photo. That one image was the spark: the start of a beautiful creative adventure.

Since then, she’s been published in numerous magazines and has made a name for herself with a unique, unmistakable style. First and foremost a documentary photographer, she brings this same instinct to weddings always seeking truth, rawness, and pure emotion.

What she loves is capturing those moments where life is felt more than shown... The little details of everyday magic that memories are made of.

"The Javis"  (that’s what everyone calls them) are the definition of intelligence and complementarity.

I had already been blown away by Javier Abad’s work in a previous edition of BodaF, and once again this year, his vision and insight into wedding photography captivated me.

He and Javier Mariscal don’t just photograph a wedding, they tell it. Each brings his own perspective, his own way of reading the scene.

While one takes a step back to capture the larger picture, the other zooms in on the most delicate, intimate details in perfect counterpoint.

A visual choreography that made me truly reflect on how powerful it can be to work as a duo.

During their talk, they shared more than techniques:

They shared a philosophy: where photography becomes a lived experience.

An inspiring encounter, one that made me want to go even deeper into visual storytelling.

Fran et María Teresa, embody elegance and excellence. This Spanish duo from Almería has carved out a unique style in wedding photography — blending refinement, timelessness, and emotional accuracy.

Their background is as impressive as their talent: over 20 years of experience in journalism for prestigious media like EL PAÍS and Agencia EFE, and features in Vogue, Hola Novias, and Lucía se casa.

In short, they have mastered the art of telling powerful stories with subtlety.

They invest themselves personally in every moment, with a rigor that shines through each of their images.

Their vision dances between photojournalism and fashion, resulting in photographs full of rare elegance.

Attending their talk felt like a masterclass in authenticity — a strong reminder that true excellence comes from deep commitment and a unique perspective on the world.

Every year, there’s an artist who hits me right in the heart, someone who grabs my soul and leaves me breathless.

I still remember the emotional shock caused by  Isabel Muñoz, that tiny woman whose images made me cry nonstop.

Then came  Eugenio Recuenco and his breathtaking portraits  as if pulled from another world.

This year, it was  Phil Sharp who left me speechless.

This British photographer has a raw, sharp-edged style.

He sculpts light with almost surgical precision, revealing rare intensity in each portrait.

There’s no trickery in his images — only honesty, texture, and depth.

No fluff, just the essential: a glance, a fleeting expression, a moment frozen in time that seems to contain an entire life.

With him, the boundary between subject and viewer disappears.

He forces us to look beyond the surface — to dive straight into the soul of the person in front of the lens.

Just like every year, this deep dive into the BodaF universe gave me an enormous dose of inspiration.

The conferences, the conversations, and the encounters all fed my creative vision and pushed me to go beyond my limits.

Experiences like this are essential to keep evolving in our craft and I’m coming out of this congress more motivated than ever!

I can’t wait for the next edition!