Maria Jurado — The Everyday

Maria Jurado is a Spanish photographer based in Bristol. Her work is characterised by two main themes - travel and performance. Here she talks to us about her love for the two and how her work is influenced by them both.

Travel

My sense of adventure takes me to many countries; I have lived within many different cultures.

I am passionate about people’s stories. Each person’s situation and culture brings new ideas and, it turn, it refreshes my creativity and point of view.

Every culture, every lifestyle, every country is endlessly fascinating. There are so many ways to dress and to celebrate, so many routines, so much music, so much art. However, something that again and again overwhelms me is the architecture and decoration.

There are so many times when I have found myself totally immersed in another culture and so stunned by everything I see; I can’t stop but clutch my camera and try to share what I am experiencing.

Across the world, in every country, every city, every person, there is something special. This is why I take my camera with me.

Events & Performance

Since I was a little child, I have been in love with live performance and events. In fact, this is the reason why I studied photography, videography and sound. Nowadays, I work professionally in this field under my brand Luna Photography.

I have always felt a connection to music and performance. The atmosphere that surrounds an event makes me feel alive.

To me, there is no better experience than feeling the vibrations of music whilst capturing a moment from the stage.

Since living in Bristol, I have been involved in many different music projects - for instance I have worked on “The Bristol Music Show”, which has given me the opportunity to enjoy and work with bands like IDLES, China Bowls, Yola Carter and Goang Dogs.

Bristol is a beautiful city; there is always so much to enjoy and every event has something different to offer. There is something for everyone; this is a city for all - and I love being part of it.

Photography and words from Maria Jurado

You can see more of Maria’s photography HERE.