As a wedding photographer, my calendar can get very busy with shooting and editing. But when I’m not documenting weddings, I take time to slow down and reconnect with photography on a personal level. One of my favorite ways to do this is by traveling solo with just a 35mm film camera and a few trusted rolls. No digital screens, no pressure—just light, location, and intuition. In fact, the only pressure felt from this trip was having to develop the six rolls of film at home and hope that I don’t mess up the process!

My latest escape took me to Cales de Majorca, a quiet gem on Mallorca’s eastern coast. With its chalky cliffs, tucked-away coves, and crystalline waters, it’s a place that practically begs to be captured on film. I packed Kodak Portra, Pro Image, Kodak Ultramax & Fuji Superia each offering its own mood: Portra for its dreamy tones, Pro Image for crisp bright details, and Ultramax for punchy, sun-soaked grainy color. My favourite roll from the trip was the Fuji Superia, and it expired in 2006.

Days were spent exploring the coastline, photographing textures, sunlight filtering through palm fronds, and the soft hush of early morning beaches. I let the town's rhythm set my pace—shooting only when something really moved me. Film does that. It forces you to be present, to anticipate the moment, and to appreciate imperfection.

A highlight was a boat trip to Cala Millor and Porto Cristo, where I shot from the water—caves flickering in and out of view, golden light bouncing off white stone, and the occasional seabird swooping low. Those scenes feel cinematic on film, like stills from a quiet European movie. I can highly recommend booking the boat trip as it enables you to capture so much of the rugged coastline on offer.

These personal journeys remind me why I fell in love with photography in the first place. They feed my creativity and shape how I see the world when I return to shooting weddings and portraits.

Whether you’re planning a destination wedding, an elopement, or an intimate session abroad, I bring this same attention to atmosphere, emotion, and timelessness.

Cales de Majorca was more than a holiday—it was a creative reset. And I can’t wait to tell more stories, in more beautiful corners of the world. All the photos displayed here where taken on Nikon F3 and Mamiya 645.