Denia Priegue Wins Luces de Granada Photography Prize
Photographer Denia Priegue won the first-prize award in the maternity category at the Luces de Granada international photography competition.
Priegue described the award as a complete surprise after submitting her work to a formal competition for the very first time, stating: Fue todo muy sorprendente porque no me lo esperaba. Estoy profundamente agradecida porque me parece un reconocimiento muy importante.
She developed a distinct minimalist approach for the winning image, utilizing strong natural light directed toward the subject while pairing basic denim jeans with a simple microtop to emphasize the female form without heavy ornamentation.
Building The Louro Studio in O Temple
Operating a dedicated workspace in Cambre offers specific logistical advantages for commercial and portrait shoots. Priegue selected the O Temple location for its quiet environment and accessible parking, which allows clients traveling from central A Coruña to avoid urban congestion. The studio functions as a personalized space where visitors can relax before portrait and maternity sessions.
Prior to her path in visual arts, she was always a very creative child and initially trained in advertising followed by artistic photography. She spent seven years working at a company in that sector when she decided to continue her studies: she completed a master’s degree in fashion marketing and communication at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), which she complemented with a scholarship-funded stay in Barcelona. In 2015, she established herself as an independent photographer working from home, renting studios according to demand and shooting family and wedding reportages, before opening her permanent studio.
Social Media Drives Demand for Portrait and Corporate Work
Corporate work and website content creation formed the foundation of her early business model before expanding into weddings and children’s photography. Client demand concentrates heavily on scheduled portrait sessions, pregnancy documentation, and corporate branding packages booked in advance.
Active social media usage drives customer acquisition outside the immediate neighborhood. By publishing educational content and behind-the-scenes preparation videos over the past year, Priegue reaches clients who discover her studio online rather than through foot traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Denia Priegue open The Louro Studio?
She established The Louro Studio in O Temple in 2018, following years of freelance photography work and studies in Madrid and Barcelona.
What education background does the award-winning photographer have?
She trained in advertising and artistic photography before completing a master’s degree in fashion marketing and communication at the Complutense University of Madrid.
What specific category did she win at the Luces de Granada competition?
She secured first prize in the maternity category during her debut entry into the international photography contest.
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