There’s a particular kind of light along Spain’s Mediterranean coast — golden, warm, and unhurried — that I chased during a recent wedding session on this stretch of coastline. I’m Adrianna, an editorial destination wedding photographer working across Spain, Italy, and Poland, and I’m currently booking weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions throughout Costa Blanca, Alicante, and Murcia. Fluent in Polish, Spanish, Italian, and English, I help couples from anywhere in the world feel completely at ease in front of the camera — wherever along this coast they choose to say “I do.”
Why Your Wedding Session Should Happen on Your Wedding Day
Many photographers recommend scheduling a separate styled session a few days before or after the wedding — softer light, no time pressure, a chance for extra shots away from the chaos of the big day. I take a different approach.
Your wedding day only happens once. The hairstyle your stylist spent two hours perfecting, the exact shade of your makeup, the dress steamed and fitted just for that morning, the way your hands shake before you see each other for the first time — none of it can be recreated authentically on another day. A “redo” session might look polished, but it will never hold the same truth as the real thing.
That’s why I photograph your wedding session on the day itself. It means working efficiently, knowing the light, and choosing locations that let us step away from the celebration for even fifteen or twenty minutes to capture something quiet and real — just the two of you, in the place you chose, on the one day none of it can be repeated.
Best Places for Your Wedding
Calpe
Dominated by the dramatic silhouette of the Peñón de Ifach, Calpe offers one of the most striking natural backdrops on the Costa Blanca. The limestone rock rising straight out of the Mediterranean makes for unforgettable wide shots at golden hour, when the light turns the cliffs a deep amber. Venues near the old town or along Playa de la Fossa put you just minutes from the rock for a short wedding-day session, and the light stays soft well into early evening — ideal for couples marrying from late spring through early autumn.
Altea
Altea’s whitewashed old town, with its cobblestone streets and blue-domed church, feels like something out of a postcard. Climbing toward the church square as the sun sets over the sea gives a soft, romantic light that works beautifully for portraits. The narrow streets also offer natural shade for midday ceremonies, making Altea a flexible choice whatever time your celebration takes place.
Denia
Denia pairs a hilltop castle with a working marina, giving couples two very different backdrops within a short walk of each other. The castle’s ramparts look out over the rooftops and the sea — perfect for golden-hour portraits — while the marina offers a more relaxed, breezy setting for candid moments between courses at the reception. Denia works especially well for couples who want variety in their gallery without traveling far on the day itself.
Beaches of Alicante
For couples who want the sea as their main subject, the coves and beaches around Alicante — from quieter stretches near the city to golden sand further along the coast — offer soft light and dramatic sunsets. Early evening is the sweet spot: the crowds thin out, the light turns warm, and there’s usually just enough time between the ceremony and the reception to slip away for a short session by the water.
What to Expect: The BLUELENS Experience
Every wedding I photograph is guided by an editorial eye — inspired by fashion and travel photography, but always rooted in real, unposed emotion. You won’t be asked to hold an unnatural pose or fake a laugh; my role is to create a relaxed atmosphere where the two of you can just enjoy the day while I capture what’s actually happening around you.
I shoot with the latest Canon mirrorless equipment, delivering both photography and dynamic video content, including reels ready for sharing. And because I speak Polish, Spanish, Italian, and English fluently, international couples — and their equally international guest lists — never have to worry about a language barrier on the day. Having lived and worked in Poland, Australia, the United States, Italy, and Spain, I understand exactly what it takes to plan, and photograph, a wedding far from home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does BLUELENS Photo shoot weddings in Alicante and the Costa Blanca? Yes — Adrianna Maksym of BLUELENS Photo is currently booking weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions across Costa Blanca, Alicante, and Murcia.
Do you photograph a separate wedding session, or on the wedding day itself? The wedding session happens on the wedding day itself. The hair, makeup, and emotions of that day are unique and can’t be authentically recreated on another day, so the timeline is built to capture real portraits during the celebration.
What are the best locations for wedding photos on the Costa Blanca? Calpe’s Peñón de Ifach, Altea’s whitewashed old town, Denia’s hilltop castle and marina, and the beaches around Alicante are among the most photogenic spots on this stretch of coast, each offering a different light and setting.
What languages does BLUELENS Photo speak? Adrianna Maksym speaks Polish, Spanish, Italian, and English fluently, which helps international couples and their guests feel comfortable throughout the wedding day.
What equipment is used for weddings and content creation? BLUELENS Photo shoots with the latest Canon mirrorless cameras, capturing both photography and dynamic video content such as reels for social media.
Is BLUELENS Photo available for elopements and engagement sessions too? Yes — alongside full wedding coverage, BLUELENS Photo offers elopements, engagement sessions, honeymoon sessions, and private event photography across Spain, Italy, and Poland.
Ready to Plan Your Wedding-Day Session?
If you’re planning a wedding anywhere along the Costa Blanca, in Alicante, or in Murcia, I’d love to hear about your day. Get in touch to check availability and start planning a wedding-day session that captures exactly who you are, on the one day it can never be repeated.
