Behind the scenes... Shooting 2016

As the sun rose above the city of Barcelona and we felt its warmth wash over us, we knew it was going to be a good day. It was early, yet our spirits were high and we were full of energy. And so, after much organisation and preparation, we were ready to get started with the photoshoot.

After Anna Fons, our hair and make-up queen, had worked her magic on our beautiful model Cristina, we packed up and moved on to Sitges, a hidden paradise 30 km south of Barcelona. Here we found a small beach that seemed the perfect setting for our first shoot of the day. Our photographer Brenda Roqué was just getting started when we noticed a man taking off his clothes nearby. Maybe he’s trying to impress Cristina, we joked, until we realised everyone on the beach was naked – we’d landed on a nudist beach! Slightly bemused but determined to carry on, Brenda did a great job keeping nudists out of shot and took a series of wonderful photographs. We loved working with Brenda – with a keen eye for beauty she knows exactly what she wants to shoot and captures the moment without hesitation. Cristina also responded brilliantly – she’s expressive and a natural.

We later moved on to the nearby El Vivero Beach Club with its gorgeous views of the beach, Mediterranean and Sitges cathedral. Not only did we get some stunning images, we were also pampered with delicious mojitos courtesy of the bartender. It was then time for a new look: thanks to her experience working on TV sets, Anna is extremely focused and works quickly – it’s a pleasure to see her in action!

As soon as we arrived in Sitges, we were captivated by the town’s magical quality. Like the writers, artists and intellectuals that came to this enclave of bohemian cool at the end of the 19th century, we too were inspired by one of the most beautiful sailor villages on the Catalonian coast. The whitewashed buildings and magnificent architecture provided a striking backdrop for the last shoot of the day.

From sunrise to sunset, the stars aligned for the perfect day – everything seemed to go to plan. And best of all, the photos are absolutely beautiful.