Hotel & Hospitality Photography

Based in Barcelona, working across Spain and internationally.

Architectural hospitality photography of Hotel Peralada, showing the hotel, golf course, lake and surrounding landscape in Catalonia, Spain.

Scale & Architecture

Architecture is a dialogue between space and light. I focus on the precise geometry and scale of a property, providing clean, high-end interior and architecture photography that captures the physical essence of the building. Whether empty or with a subtle human reference, the goal is to show the true volume and character of the space.

  • Boutique hotel interior photography at Ora Priorat, Spain, showing the covered terrace dining area with tables, a contrasting ceiling and sunlight falling across the floor.

    Defining depth with light

  • Luxury hotel interior photography at Terra Dominicata in Priorat, Spain, showing a modern guest room with a bedroom, freestanding bathtub and adjoining bathroom.

    High-depth interior focus

  • Hotel exterior and landscape photography at Terra Dominicata in Priorat, Spain, showing the outdoor swimming pool, surrounding grounds and mountainous setting.

    Human scale reference

  • Hotel lifestyle photography at Wyndham Costa del Sol Lima, Peru, showing a guest relaxing by the outdoor swimming pool with the Lima skyline in the background.

    Rhythmic resort symmetry

  • Hotel restaurant interior photography at Scandic Helsinki, Finland, showing the dining area, staircase, large windows, warm lighting and guests at the tables.

    Mixed light & spatial rhythm

  • Boutique hotel landscape photography at Terra Dominicata in Priorat, Spain, showing the surrounding hillside, trees and nearby houses framed by the hotel's architectural details.

    Architecture within the landscape

Hospitality lifestyle photography at Font de la Canya, featuring a child cycling through the olive grove surrounding the hotel.

Presence & Experience

A hotel truly breathes through its guests. I document the lived-in experience by balancing candid, real-life moments with atmospheric motion. This layer adds a sense of hospitality and warmth, making the sanctuary feel welcoming while maintaining its sophisticated aesthetic.

  • Luxury hotel lifestyle photography at Hotel Peralada in Spain, capturing a guest diving into the outdoor pool surrounded by greenery and mature trees.

    Dynamic guest immersion

  • Fine dining and hospitality photography at the Vinium restaurant at Mas d’en Bruno, Priorat, Spain, showing a plated dish with shrimp, clear broth and edible flowers.

    Refined gastronomic storytelling

  • Hotel lifestyle photography at Castell de Ciutat in La Seu d’Urgell, Spain, showing two guests seated on a terrace with the surrounding mountains and town in the background.

    Perspective: The guest’s view

  • A man wearing sunglasses and a white t-shirt is running on a tennis court, reaching for a tennis ball.

    Active lifestyle moments.

  • Two chairs on a patio by a pool with mountains in the background.

    Wellness in motion

  • Empty restaurant dining area with wooden tables, chairs, folded napkins, and wine glasses, illuminated by warm lighting.

    The human energy behind the service

  • View of a mountainous landscape with trees and a few houses, seen through a window with hanging branches in the foreground.

    An invitation for the guest to step in

  • Travel lifestyle photography of a woman reading in an ocean-view room with wine and natural light

    Relaxing in a cruise cabin

  • Travel lifestyle photography of yoga on an expedition cruise ship with mountain views

    Morning yoga on an expedition cruise

  • Morning tea on board

Hospitality interior photography at Mas d'en Bruno, showing contrasting tactile materials: a marble table and woven mat.

Tactility & Detail

Moving from the wide perspective to the micro, I focus on the textures that define luxury. It’s about the grain of the wood, the weight of the linen, and how the light interacts with surfaces. These details create a tactile connection, allowing the viewer to physically "feel" the quality of the stay.

  • A pair of woven straw shoes and a straw hat placed on a yellow cushioned surface, with wooden flooring underneath.

    The tactile mood of summer

  • A table with a cracked beige marble surface holding a green and brown swirl bowl, a white bowl with flowers and shells in broth, a small illuminated lamp, and a croissant on a napkin with a fork nearby. A person’s hand, wearing a black sleeve and bracelets, holds a fork with a spoon resting in the broth.

    Honest materials, refined details

  • A woven basket on rocky ground with a partially visible wine bottle labeled 'Dona Mucia 2019' and a wine glass inside the basket. In the background, part of a wooden barrel is visible.

    The tactile DNA of the terroir

  • A small wooden table with a decorative round wooden lid, a white candle holder with three red potpourri pieces, and a white vase on a wooden floor next to a beige carpet.

    Material precision in every joint

  • Close-up of a wooden mold with round cavities, partially filled with cookie or pastry dough.

    Hospitality you can feel

  • A bed with white pillows, one pillow has the logo of Font de la Canya Hotel Boutique. On the bed, there is a small white cup and saucer, a plate with a pastry, and part of a white bedsheet visible.

    Material comfort as a brand statement

  • A hotel bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a wooden headboard that has a built-in power outlet and USB ports, with a pillow in the foreground and part of a magazine visible at the bottom left corner.

    Light geometry on tactile surfaces

  • Expedition cruise photography showing ship details, seagulls and open ocean

    Light across architectural surfaces

  • Luxury travel lifestyle photography with Champagne and tactile details aboard an expedition cruise

    Tactile luxury and lifestyle detail

Luxury hotel photography at Terra Dominicata, capturing the hotel illuminated beneath a star-filled sky in the Priorat landscape.

The Extra Dimension (Night & Environment)

The narrative extends beyond the interior walls. I capture the hotel’s unique environment and its transition through time—from the golden hour to the clarity of a starlit sky. This "extra dimension" provides a complete visual story, showcasing the atmosphere that makes the destination unforgettable.

  • Nighttime scene of a star-filled sky over a mountainous area with trees and a building with lit windows.

    Starlight as a premium amenity

  • Sunlight reflecting off the rippling surface of water.

    Elevating the ordinary through light and motion

  • A house with a red plaster exterior, arched and rectangular windows, surrounded by trees, and a swimming pool in the foreground reflecting the house and trees at dusk.

    The aesthetic of the evening pause

  • Winding mountain road passing through a wooded landscape at sunset, with a bridge crossing a valley and a hillside house visible on the right.

    Landscape as a destination's prologue

  • Table set for breakfast with cups, plates, and jars in front of a large window overlooking a rural landscape at sunrise.

    Atmospheric storytelling beyond the walls

  • Outdoor patio area at night with string lights, potted plants, and a building with open windows and warm interior lighting

    Defining the hotel’s evening character

  • View of rooftops with aged terracotta tiles, some with moss and lichen, and a courtyard with shadows cast by nearby trees and buildings.

    Selling the atmosphere, not just the view

  • Expedition cruise photography of SH Minerva navigating a coastal destination

    Destination storytelling beyond the ship

  • Snow-capped mountain in the distance seen through a blurry, dark foreground object and on a cloudy day.

    Lifestyle and sense of place

Testimonials

Valeria,

We’ve just received the photos and videos, and we’re honestly blown away. We were expecting something great, but you’ve truly exceeded all expectations — the content is absolutely stunning.

Your work captures the essence of Font de la Canya in such a beautiful and inspiring way. We deeply appreciate your sensitivity, your eye for detail and the calm, emotional tone of everything you’ve created.

Aida Esteller, Community Manager, CAL BLAY GRUP

Hi Valerie!!!

Thank you so much for your email. I just looked at the photos. They are beautiful!!! Congratulations on your great work.

We'll be in touch and hope to collaborate again soon.

Emilio Ruiz, General Manager, Castell de Ciutat

Valerie has captured the essence of Terra Dominicata with extraordinary sensitivity. The light in her photos is magical. The session she held at our hotel was exceptionally efficient, as well as creative and original.

Anne Chamboissier, General manager, Terra Dominicata