The experience
Considered when it needs to be. Instinctive when it matters.
Every project begins differently, but the approach remains the same: attention to people, place and atmosphere, with enough direction to create something beautiful and enough freedom to let life happen. I’ll step in when an image needs intention, and disappear when the moment needs space. Every celebration and every project is different. Coverage is thoughtfully shaped around what you’re planning, where it’s happening and what matters to you.
Tell me what you have in mind. I’ll create a proposal around it.
Services
Weddings
Your vision. My eye. Something entirely yours.
Photographing your wedding starts long before the day itself. I’ll be there throughout the process — getting to know you, understanding what you’re planning and helping you make decisions that can elevate the photographs: timing, light, locations, portraits, details and the visual rhythm of the day.
When needed, I bring an art direction perspective to help shape what we create together. And when everything begins to happen, I know when to step back and simply observe.
The result is a collection that moves naturally between the considered and the spontaneous — portraits with intention, real moments, people, atmosphere and everything happening around you.
No two weddings should look the same. Tell me what you’re planning, and I’ll create a proposal around yours.
Elopements & destinations
Some celebrations belong somewhere else.
A destination is never just a backdrop. The landscape, the architecture, the light, the food, the culture and the way people gather all become part of the story.
Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or bringing everyone you love together for several days, I’ll work with you from the beginning to understand not only what you’re planning, but how you want it to feel. Together, we’ll consider the places, timing and experiences that will shape the photographs — leaving room for everything that can’t be planned.
Based in Barcelona and working throughout the Mediterranean, Europe and beyond.
Tell me where you’re thinking of going. We’ll take it from there.
Lifestyle & editorial
Creating the world around the image.
For wedding planners, hotels, venues, chefs and hospitality brands looking for more than a collection of beautiful photographs.
I approach each commission by first understanding the world you want to create — your identity, your audience, the space and the experience you want people to imagine themselves in.
From concept and art direction to the shoot itself, I can help shape the visual narrative: people, interiors, food, tables, details, atmosphere and the moments that make a place feel alive.
With a background working across hospitality, gastronomy and lifestyle, I understand that the strongest imagery doesn’t simply show what something looks like.
It makes people want to be there.
I like to understand what I'm walking into before I start photographing it. The people, the place, the work behind it, what matters and what doesn't. Then I can decide when to direct, when to observe, and when simply to get out of the way. Good photographs need intention. But they also need room for things to happen.
— LOLA MONTE / THE APPROACH
FAQ
Your questions answered
Do you travel for weddings and commissions?
Absolutely. Over half of my commissions are destination weddings. I handle all my own travel arrangements so you don't have to worry about the logistics.
How many images will we receive?
Every celebration and project is different, so I don’t work towards a fixed number of photographs. The final gallery is carefully edited to tell the story fully — without unnecessary repetition and without leaving out the moments that matter.
How do we secure our date?
Once we’ve discussed your plans and I’ve prepared your proposal, the date is confirmed with a signed agreement and the booking retainer. Everything is handled clearly from the beginning.
When will we receive our photographs?
You’ll receive a preview shortly after the shoot, followed by your complete edited gallery within the timeframe agreed for your commission. Exact delivery times are always included in your proposal.
Do you work with wedding planners and creative teams?
Yes — and I value that collaboration. I’m happy to work closely with your planner, venue and creative team before the celebration so photography is considered within the wider vision, timeline and experience.
Do you offer custom proposals?
Always. No two weddings or projects require exactly the same thing. Coverage, travel, additional events, editorial sessions and specific production needs can all be considered when creating your proposal.