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Drones

Compulsory insurance to fly a drone in Spain: what AESA says

What AESA requires on insurance for flying a drone in Spain, and what to check before every flight.

7 November 2026

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Drones

Limits for flying a drone in Spain: distances, zones and basic rules of the open category

The distances, zones and requirements of the open category for flying a drone in Spain, and how to get AESA's training.

7 November 2026

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Drones

Maximum drone flight height in Spain: the 120 m limit

How high you can fly a drone in Spain and the conditions you must meet to fly without authorisation.

7 November 2026

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Drones

Minimum age to fly a drone in Spain according to AESA

The minimum age for flying a drone is set by the European regulation, and the exact figure is on the AESA website.

7 November 2026

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Drones

Safe distances for flying a drone near people: subcategories A1, A2 and A3

How far a drone must stay from people in A1, A2 and A3, what training AESA requires and what to ask before a wedding or event.

7 November 2026

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Drones

How to register as a drone operator with AESA: which drones need it

Which drones need operator registration with AESA, and the steps to do it without missing the 90-day deadline.

7 November 2026

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Advice

Weddings in Pola de Siero

Ceremony, celebration, and photography and video for a wedding in Pola de Siero, in central Asturias.

4 November 2026

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A wedding in New York.

Prices

Wedding photographer in Gijón: price

What a wedding photographer in Gijón costs, what the price includes and which extras may be added.

4 November 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

Can the photographer post my wedding photos on their social media or website?

The photographer is the author of the photos, but your image belongs to you: without your written permission, they should not publish them.

3 November 2026

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A wedding.

Drones

Can You Fly a Drone Freely to Film the Wedding?

Why a drone can't simply fly freely over a wedding, and what to ask your photographer before the big day.

2 November 2026

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A wedding.

Prices

Palacio de Meres wedding price

What the wedding menu at Palacio de Meres costs, what it includes and how to ask for a clear quote.

2 November 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

Can you cancel or postpone your wedding without losing the deposit paid to your photographer?

If you cancel, you usually lose the deposit; if you postpone, it is often kept for the new date.

1 November 2026

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A wedding in Asturias.

Advice

Does my wedding photographer have public liability insurance?

What a wedding photographer's public liability insurance covers, what it doesn't, and how to check for it in your contract.

1 November 2026

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A wedding in New York.

Video

Does the church allow video filming inside during the ceremony?

You can almost always film the ceremony inside the church, but the parish priest sets the conditions.

31 October 2026

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Video

Does a customer testimonial video help you sell more?

Why a real customer sharing their experience on camera persuades more than any text, and when another kind of video is a better fit.

31 October 2026

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A wedding in Toronto.

Drones

How much does it cost to add drone video to your wedding

What changes the price of a drone at a wedding, and why it pays to be clear about it from the start.

30 October 2026

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A wedding in New York.

Catering

Do you need to feed the photographer and videographer during the wedding meal?

Why your photographer and videographer need to eat during the wedding meal, and how to arrange it with the restaurant.

30 October 2026

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Marchon corporate presentation in Benidorm.

Business

Does a company need to film every event or conference it organises?

Not every company event needs a camera. Here's how to decide which ones deserve video and which don't.

29 October 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

Who chooses the final photos delivered: the couple or the photographer

Who selects the photos that are delivered, what the couple can decide and what is worth putting in writing in the contract.

29 October 2026

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A wedding in New York.

Advice

What clothes or colours to avoid so your wedding photos turn out well

The colours best avoided at a wedding, the ones that look best in photos, and why the dress code comes first.

28 October 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

Is a marriage proposal photo shoot worth it?

Why photographing a proposal is worth it, when to change the format and how to prepare for it.

28 October 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

Is photographing a civil wedding different from photographing a religious one?

What really changes in the photography and video of a civil wedding compared with a religious one, and what stays the same.

27 October 2026

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A wedding in New York.

Advice

What happens if the photos are lost or the photographer's memory card fails

What happens when a photographer loses the photos of a wedding or event, with two real cases from Spanish courts.

27 October 2026

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Advice

What details to have ready for your wedding photos

What to have gathered before the photographer arrives, so the morning isn't lost hunting for the rings or the invitations.

26 October 2026

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A wedding in New York.

Advice

How photos turn out at a night-time wedding with little light

Night-time wedding photos turn out well when there is light to capture and the venue and timing are planned in advance.

26 October 2026

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Advice

How to organise the group photo with lots of guests without it dragging on

A short list, one person to call the groups and a good spot are all it takes to stop the group photos eating up your afternoon.

25 October 2026

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Advice

Do You Need a Second Photographer for a Big Wedding?

When a second photographer is worth it at your wedding, and when one person is enough.

25 October 2026

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Advice

How many pages or photos go in a wedding album

How many pages and photos a wedding album usually has, and what changes that number for you.

24 October 2026

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A wedding in New York.

Video

How long the final wedding film and the trailer last

How the trailer differs from the final film, what their length depends on and what really affects the price.

24 October 2026

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Prices

How much does a team photo session for LinkedIn profiles cost?

Typical prices for a team photo session for LinkedIn and what makes the quote go up or down.

23 October 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

Is it better to take your couple photos before or after the ceremony?

What a first look is, when it makes sense to take your couple photos before the ceremony and when it's better to stick with tradition.

23 October 2026

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A wedding in New York.

Advice

How long the couple's photo session lasts on the wedding day

A good couple's session on the wedding day doesn't need an hour: 10-30 well-used minutes are usually enough.

22 October 2026

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A wedding in Luanco, Asturias.

Advice

How many hours should the photographer stay on the wedding day

Between 8 and 10 hours is usual, but the figure depends on when your story starts and ends on the day.

22 October 2026

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A wedding in La Nucia.

Advice

Is it a good idea to ask guests to put their phones away during the ceremony?

Why asking guests to put their phones away during the ceremony is usually a good idea, and how to ask kindly.

21 October 2026

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Advice

What happens if the photographer falls ill on the wedding day

What happens if your photographer falls ill on the wedding day, and how to have it sorted long before.

21 October 2026

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A Marchon company presentation in Benidorm.

Business

Which photos to take at a company social event to use later on social media and on the website

The four types of photo a company social event needs, and how to plan them for social media and for the website.

20 October 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

Wedding photographer in Oviedo

What to look for and what to ask when choosing a wedding photographer in Oviedo, from working style to photo delivery.

20 October 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

Wedding photographer in Gijón

What to look for when choosing a wedding photographer in Gijón, from their way of working to the questions worth asking before you decide.

19 October 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

Wedding photographer in Oviedo

Documentary wedding photography in Oviedo: what it means, what the city offers and how far ahead to book.

19 October 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

Photos for a wedding in Gijón

What to look for when choosing your wedding photos in Gijón, from the first chat to the wedding day itself.

19 October 2026

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Advice

Wedding photographer in Gijón

What to look for when choosing a wedding photographer in Gijón, from their way of working to the questions worth asking before you decide.

19 October 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

Wedding photographer in Oviedo

Documentary wedding photography in Oviedo: what it means, what the city offers and how far ahead to book.

19 October 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

Photos for a wedding in Gijón

What to look for when choosing your wedding photos in Gijón, from the first chat to the wedding day itself.

19 October 2026

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Advice

Wedding photos in Oviedo

When to book, what wedding coverage includes and how to choose the right photographer for your Oviedo wedding.

18 October 2026

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A moment from a wedding in Asturias.

Advice

Getting married at Castiello de Selorio, Villaviciosa: what the day is like

What a wedding at Castiello de Selorio looks like: spaces, ceremony, menus, guest numbers and what to ask before booking.

18 October 2026

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Venues

A practical guide to getting married at Castillo de San Cucao, Asturias

Spaces, guest numbers, food, rain plans and questions for your visit: what published sources say about marrying at Castillo de San Cucao.

16 October 2026

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A wedding in Alicante.

Venues

A practical guide to getting married at Palacio de Hevia, Asturias

What we know about Palacio de Hevia in Siero, and what to ask about spaces, catering, rain and accommodation before you book.

16 October 2026

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Venues

A practical guide to getting married at the Hotel de la Reconquista, Asturias

Function rooms, courtyards, menus, accommodation and the key questions for a wedding at the Hotel de la Reconquista in central Oviedo.

16 October 2026

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Aerial view taken with a drone.

Drones

AESA's free drone pilot exam (A1/A3): questions, time and validity

What AESA's free A1/A3 drone pilot exam involves: the questions, the time limit, the attempts and how long the certificate lasts.

15 October 2026

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A wedding in Alicante.

Venues

A practical guide to getting married at Palacio Marqués de Casa Estrada, Asturias

Spaces, chapel, menus, prices, accommodation and the wet-weather plan for a wedding at Palacio Marqués de Casa Estrada in Martimporra.

15 October 2026

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Catering

Wedding catering in Asturias: menu types and cost per guest

What wedding catering costs per guest in Asturias, the types of menu on offer and what to ask before you choose.

15 October 2026

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Venues

A practical guide to getting married at Castillo del Bosque La Zoreda, Oviedo

What to know and what to ask before getting married at Castillo del Bosque La Zoreda, a castle hotel 4 kilometres from Oviedo.

15 October 2026

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Traditions

Wedding traditions in Asturias: which endure and what they mean

The espicha before the wedding and other customs still kept alive in Asturias, and what they mean.

15 October 2026

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Venues

A practical guide to getting married at the Llagar de Colloto, Asturias

What the sources say about the ceremony, menus, spaces, parking and booking at the Llagar de Colloto.

14 October 2026

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Advice

What is the risk of rain at a wedding in Asturias, and how to prepare

What the risk of rain at a wedding in Asturias really is, and what to agree with your venue so that a downpour never means improvising.

14 October 2026

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Business

A company event at the Palacio de Meres: capacity and photography

Capacity, spaces and photography tips for holding a company event at the Palacio de Meres.

13 October 2026

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Marchon's anniversary event in Benidorm.

Business

Corporate video of a company event: what is delivered and when

Which video pieces you receive after a company event, how long each one takes and what to ask for before the day itself.

13 October 2026

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A drone in flight.

Drones

Drone rules in Spain: what to ask a professional pilot for

Which rules apply to a drone job for companies in 2026 and which documents the pilot should show you before you hire them.

12 October 2026

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A wedding in Asturias.

Prices

How much it costs to get married at Palacio de Meres and what it includes

What the per-guest menu costs at Palacio de Meres, which days the rate applies to and what is worth asking about separately.

12 October 2026

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Marchon corporate presentation in Benidorm.

Business

Photographer and video for conferences, seminars and product launches in Asturias

What photography and video cover at a conference, seminar or product launch in Asturias, and how to book it.

12 October 2026

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A wedding in Asturias.

Advice

How to get to Castiello de Selorio: parking and photos of the estate

Parking, transport and timings for a calm arrival at Castiello de Selorio, and where to see photos of a real wedding there.

12 October 2026

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A Marchon corporate presentation in Benidorm.

Advice

Corporate team photos: how to prepare for them

The four decisions to make beforehand so that a team photo session at the office runs smoothly.

12 October 2026

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A wedding.

Prices

How much does it cost to get married at the Palacio de la Concepción (Gijón): price, capacity and what's included

Price per guest, minimum and maximum capacity, and what the wedding menu includes at the Palacio de la Concepción in Gijón.

10 October 2026

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Marchon's anniversary celebration, a corporate event.

Business

Corporate event photographer in Asturias: what's included and how much it costs

What a professional photographs at a corporate event and what the price depends on: hours, travel, equipment and extra services.

10 October 2026

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Marchon's 40th anniversary celebration, a corporate event in Benidorm.

Business

How to make the most of photos from a company dinner, an opening or a corporate anniversary

Six steps to make sure your company event photos are used to communicate instead of being left in a folder.

9 October 2026

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A wedding in Asturias.

Venues

Getting married at Palacio de la Concepción (Gijón): venue guide

Capacity, per-guest prices and spaces at the Palacio de la Concepción, a stately home for weddings in Somió, Gijón.

9 October 2026

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A wedding in Alicante.

Advice

How to choose a photographer for a small wedding

The steps to choosing a photographer for a wedding with few guests, from viewing full weddings to signing the contract.

9 October 2026

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A Marchon company presentation in Benidorm

Business

What photos does a company need for its website

The photographs a company website needs and how to plan them section by section.

8 October 2026

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Marchon company presentation in Benidorm

Business

How much does a photographer for a corporate event cost?

Typical prices, hourly rates and what makes hiring a photographer for a corporate event cost more or less.

8 October 2026

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A wedding in La Nucía.

Advice

How long wedding photos take to be delivered

How long it takes to receive your wedding photos, what lengthens the wait and what to ask your photographer before signing.

7 October 2026

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Charlotte and John's wedding in Alicante

Advice

Which to choose: wedding photographer and videographer together or separately

What changes when you book the photographer and videographer as one team or separately, and what to ask before deciding.

6 October 2026

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A wedding in Alicante.

Advice

Is a pre-wedding shoot worth it?

Why a pre-wedding shoot is usually worth it and what to consider before booking one.

5 October 2026

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A wedding.

Advice

What to do if it rains on your wedding day in Asturias

How to prepare a plan B so that rain doesn't spoil your wedding day in Asturias.

4 October 2026

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Hall at Finca Villa María with timber beams, string lights and cider barrels

Venues

A practical guide to getting married at Finca Villa María, Asturias

Spaces, capacity, menus, accommodation and the rain plan at Finca Villa María, a former cider house in Somió, Gijón.

3 October 2026

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A wedding at another venue.

Venues

A practical guide to getting married at Hotel Narbasu, Asturias

Spaces, menus, rooms, wet-weather options and payments for a wedding at the Palacio de Rubianes in Cereceda.

3 October 2026

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A wedding in Alicante.

Venues

A Practical Guide to Getting Married at Palacio de Moutas, Asturias

Spaces, catering, capacity, rain plan and key questions for getting married at Palacio de Moutas, a Baroque palace in the centre of Pravia.

3 October 2026

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A wedding in Alicante.

Venues

A practical guide to getting married at Palacio Conde Toreno, Asturias

Capacity, prices, spaces and the key questions for getting married at Palacio Conde Toreno, a castle in the heart of Asturias.

3 October 2026

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A wedding in Alicante.

Venues

A practical guide to getting married at the Palacio de Cutre, Asturias

What the Palacio de Cutre offers for a wedding and what to confirm on your visit.

30 September 2026

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Castiello de Selorio, ivy-covered stone house

Venues

A practical guide to getting married at Castiello de Selorio, Asturias

What is known about Castiello de Selorio in Villaviciosa, and what to confirm with the venue before booking your wedding.

28 September 2026

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A wedding.

Prices

What makes a wedding photographer's price go up or down in Asturias, and how to compare quotes

Which parts of the job move a wedding photographer's price in Asturias, and how to compare quotes part by part.

28 September 2026

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A wedding in Alicante.

Venues

A practical guide to getting married at the Palacio de Meres, Asturias

What the Palacio de Meres offers for a wedding, and what to clear up on your visit before you book.

27 September 2026

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A wedding in Luanco.

Venues

A practical guide to getting married at Palacio de Villabona, Asturias

Spaces, capacity, menu, prices and the key questions to ask before marrying at Palacio de Villabona in Llanera.

25 September 2026

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A wedding in New York.

Venues

The best places for wedding photos in Asturias

Palaces, a sanctuary inside a cave and Salinas beach: the best options for wedding photos in Asturias.

24 September 2026

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A wedding in New York.

Advice

How many photos does a wedding photographer deliver?

How many photos a wedding photographer delivers, what the number depends on and what to ask before signing.

23 September 2026

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A wedding in Polop, Alicante

Advice

What wedding photography coverage includes

The work behind wedding photography coverage, before, during and after the day, and what to ask when comparing photographers.

23 September 2026

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Bride in front of an Asturian granary on her wedding day in Luanco

Advice

How far in advance to book a wedding photographer

How many months ahead to book a wedding photographer, and what makes that timeframe longer or shorter.

23 September 2026

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Bride walking in on her father's arm at her wedding in Luanco

Prices

How much does a wedding photographer cost in Asturias

What moves the figure, how far ahead to book, and what to ask before you sign — with the real price of one wedding in Gijón.

14 September 2026

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