Above all, Monika Frias is a seeker of beauty. Her creative energy is focused on capturing human emotions, while honoring her inclination for aesthetically pleasing moments. The fusion of these two core inspirations results in a portfolio of images that are both striking in their simplicity, and candidly tender.

““Emotions obviously are the most important thing””

— Monika Frias

Based in Barcelona Monika’s work as a wedding photographer has taken her from Italy to Iceland, and so many places in between. “I’ve learned so much about humans and human relationships and human dynamics,” Monika shared in a recent conversation for our Pic-Time Stories series, adding “I think that’s the reason I love weddings the most.”

““Editing is a very important part of my work … There’s pictures that I wouldn’t have selected until I got into Lightroom and started fixing it.””

— Monika Frias

Her attention to detail bleeds into every part of her business, from the editing process to her social media presence. Though her Instagram feed may appear effortless, she tells us, “I dedicate a lot of time to having a visually pleasant Instagram.” Coming from a graphic design background, she prioritizes images with simple lines and a clean backgrounds in the photographs she chooses to share.

The time and care are evident, and we’re not surprised: With Monika, every decision is an intentional one.