What to do · Barcelona
Photoshoot with a photographer in front of the Nativity façade of the Sagrada Família
Information
- From
- €69 group
- Duration
- 15 min
- Season
- All year, with morning, afternoon and night slots; before 9:00 there are fewer people
- Who it's for
- Couples, families, groups of friends and solo travellers who want to appear in their trip photos
A Barcelona photographer waits for you next to the Nativity façade, places you with the towers behind you and in a quarter of an hour, half an hour or a full one takes the photos that do not come out with an outstretched arm. Two days later you have the edited ones in a private gallery. It is run by Smiler, a travel photography company with its own team in the city, and the price is per group: €69 for the shortest session, for two.
Which package to choose
- Standard: 15 minutes and 10 edited photos, for one or two people, €69. Enough for the couple's photo with the basilica.
- Premium: 30 minutes and 25 photos, up to six people, €99. It suits a family, because there is time for photos of everyone and of each person.
- VIP: one hour and 50 photos, up to twelve people, €179. It lets you change angle around the temple and the pond in the square.
The golden hour, near sunrise or sunset, costs €35 more. The calendar on the website shows the sun hours for each day and has morning, afternoon and night slots. The photographer chooses the photos that go in the package; if you want more, they are bought separately.
The meeting, at the shop on the Nativity façade
The meeting point is the official Sagrada Família shop on the Nativity façade, on Carrer de la Marina, the one by the basilica entrance. The photographer messages you through the app after you book to fix the exact spot. You are assigned one of the photographers from the Barcelona team, all with verified identity, who brings the equipment and does the editing.
The session is outside, on the pavements and gardens around the temple: entry to the basilica is not included. If you want to see it inside, buy the timed ticket for just after the session; from November to February it opens from 9:00 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday and from 10:30 on Sunday.
Before nine, the square is yours
First thing, the morning light falls on the Nativity façade and the street has fewer people: it is the slot the company itself recommends, before nine. By mid-morning groups pile up in front of the entrance and the photographer has to look for gaps. If you choose the afternoon, the light falls on the Passion façade, on the other side.
Tips
- Choose clothes with the stone in mind The façade is in ochre and grey tones: a plain colour stands out more than a pattern.
- Book the basilica for afterwards With the session at 8:30 and the ticket at 9:15, you do both without waiting.
- Have a plan B for rain Light rain does not cancel the session; if you would like to change it, it is moved at no cost up to 24 hours before.
Frequently asked questions
When do I receive the photos?
Within 48 hours, in a private gallery that arrives by email or on your phone.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free up to 24 hours before, with a full refund. After that there is no refund.
Does it include entry to the Sagrada Família?
No. The session takes place outside the temple.
What language is it in?
The website does not specify; if you need a particular language, ask the photographer through the app when fixing the meeting.
Who runs it
- SmilerProfessional photo session in front of the Sagrada Família Visit their website
