BRINGING 10+ YEARS OF HOSPITALITY PHOTOGRAPHY FROM BALI TO GALICIA
Captivating imagery that turns clicks into bookings & viewings.
I combine 30+ years in high-end hospitality with a decade of professional photography to capture the authentic warmth of your Galician property — so guests book nights, buyers request visits, and your space stands out.
Special Founding Rates Until October 15, 2026
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Special Founding Rates Until October 15, 2026 —
I help your business look as exceptional online as it is in person.
You already do brilliant work — a full dining room, an Airbnb guests rave about, or a real estate agency that knows this region inside out.
But online visitors haven't experienced that yet. They judge your property entirely on photos — on your website, Google Maps, Booking.com, and Instagram. Most places settle for images that are just fine, but never quite make someone stop.
That's the gap I close. I reveal what makes your place worth choosing. So browsing turns into booking.
FEATURED CLIENT in galicia
“I'd absolutely recommend Val to anyone who wants to get great pictures aligned with the business philosophy. She took the time to provide us with ideas and inspiration for the shooting, and we had a lot of fun while she was working. We are very pleased with the results!”
— Gladys & Mario, owners of Haras de Bordo, Galicia
The Seña Difference
Why hospitality-trained photography makes the difference.
For Boutique Stays
I photograph through the eyes of a luxury guest, framing warm lighting, texture, and mood to highlight the true stay experience.
As a result, travelers form an immediate emotional connection and hit "Book" without hesitating over price.
For Real Estate Agencies
Having relocated to Galicia as an expat buyer myself, I understand what foreign buyers look for when browsing properties online. I capture spatial flow, lifestyle details, and authentic warmth that standard wide-angle shots miss.
The impact? Buyers easily visualize living in the space and request in-person walk-throughs faster.
For Restaurants & Cafes
Having lived in 9 countries and trained high-end hospitality teams worldwide, I know how to showcase culinary craft, lighting, and table atmosphere to entice both local food lovers and international visitors.
The result: casual scrollers get a taste of your ambiance online and choose your tables over local competitors.
In hospitality & real estate, the better photos win the booking. Every. Time.
When searching online, people scroll fast. They decide in seconds. And almost always, the warmer, brighter, more inviting photos get the booking. It is rarely only about better images.
It is about getting noticed. It’s about standing out.
Every month your photos sell you short, and another business quietly wins the guest, the booking, the buyer who might have loved YOU most.
The good news: this is easy and fast to fix.
Let's make sure they pick yours.
Elevate Your Property’s Visual Story.
From golden-hour exteriors to curated culinary details, I craft high-impact imagery that showcases your brand and turns browsers into direct bookings.
Below is a sneak peek into my portfolio.
Hi, I’m Val. The eye behind Seña Studio.
As an expat for over two decades, I’ve spent my life arriving in new corners of the world — learning to see what makes a place special, and helping others see it too.
Combining 30+ years in high-end hospitality with over 10 years of commercial photography from Bali to Galicia, I help local properties reveal the authentic warmth and detail that make them unforgettable
Curious? Let’s have a coffee.
No pressure at all — meet me first, see the work, then decide. I live just outside Cedeira, Galicia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Have a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you're feeling ready, go ahead and reach out today.
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Seña Studio is based near Cerdido and Cedeira (A Coruña, Galicia, Northern Spain) and provides photography and videography services across Galicia.
While my primary focus is boutique stays, Airbnbs, hotels, restaurants, and real estate, I warmly welcome collaborations with other local brands, artisans, and place-proud businesses.
I am open to travel for select projects outside the region. -
I speak English, French, and Dutch fluently, operate comfortably in intermediate Spanish, and have a basic grasp of German — ensuring clear, friendly communication across international and local projects.
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Seña Studio specializes in natural-light architectural photography, interior and property imagery, food and dining photography, video walkthroughs, and guest-experience lifestyle media.
This also includes headshots and portraits for hosts, teams, and resort guests, tailored specifically to hospitality and real estate. -
You will receive a curated gallery of high-resolution, professionally edited digital photos …ready for web, Google Business Profile, Airbnb, Booking.com, and social media within 5 to 7 business days.
Need your photos sooner? Expedited 24- or 48-hour express delivery options are available for an additional fee, upon request. -
I bridge artistic vision, cultural sensitivity, and digital strategy. I don't just shoot pretty spaces — I create high-performing visual assets through the eyes of an international guest, buyer, and marketer.
Hospitality & Global Perspective: photographing since my early 20s, professionally focused since 2013. Having lived in nine different countries, I bring deep cultural fluency and understand how international travelers and buyers evaluate spaces.
A Multi-Disciplinary Eye: As a photographer, videographer, and graphic designer, I compose every shot with your whole brand in mind — ensuring photos translate effortlessly into video walkthroughs, Instagram Reels, site layouts, and promotional graphics.
Built for Algorithms & AI: With strong experience in digital marketing, SEO, Google Business ranking, and practical GEO and AI fluency, every asset is created with search visibility and algorithm performance built right into the workflow.