Exploring La Dichosa’s editorial yet intimate visual style with Majo & Xavi.
La Dichosa occupies a distinctive space within modern wedding photography. Led by creative duo Majo and Xavi, their work is quietly magnetic, drawing couples in through its balance of fashion influence, architectural awareness and a clear, confident point of view. —— Married for over a decade and working side by side for just as long, the pair have developed a visual language shaped by their backgrounds in fashion photography. Precision underpins every frame. Clean lines, sculptural compositions, and a disciplined use of natural light give the work a strong editorial presence, while moments are captured intentionally rather than abundantly. The result is imagery that feels composed, contemporary and enduring.
Their portfolio spans a wide range of international locations, from Mykonos to Italy and Barcelona, each approached with the same clarity of vision. Architecture and setting are treated as integral elements of the composition, with careful attention to proportion, texture and spatial rhythm. The work is modern without chasing trends, polished without feeling overworked. ——Collaboration sits at the core of their process. Each project is shaped through close dialogue with couples and clients, allowing the brief to guide the narrative while maintaining a consistent aesthetic. This results in imagery that is cohesive and considered, with a strong sense of authorship throughout.
TJ — Your work sits beautifully between fashion, architecture and emotion. How did you arrive at such a distinct visual language, and what defines the La Dichosa aesthetic?
LD — We love to be surrounded by beauty. Even the smallest object in our house has a story and makes us feel present because of how it is designed. We are used to searching for beauty everywhere we go, and we want to use our photography to make the viewer feel happier and more at peace. We look for a kind of relaxed perfection every time we take a photograph. We are also very lucky with the clients and couples who choose to work with us. They make it easy to find beauty, and the locations are simply amazing.
Your weddings often feel like fashion editorials, yet they never lose their intimacy. How do you find the balance between style, storytelling and emotion?
We think our work is a true extension of who we are as people, and we are very chill yet polished. We love being in nature, but we still bring designer cups to have our coffee in the mountains. We bring the same vibe to our creative approach. We capture raw moments, while always curating the best background and light possible. We let our clients be, because for us the truest way to capture intimacy is when people hardly notice the camera at all.
Architecture, interiors and sustainable design are strong influences in your work. How do these passions shape the way you compose a frame?
Half of our photography work is for interior design magazines and fashion brands, so when we approach any type of shoot, we want the viewer not to immediately know whether the image was taken at a wedding, for a brand campaign, or for an architect. It is really fun to push ourselves to shoot this way, almost like a game, finding the fine line between all three worlds. We also think daily image consumption is very important. Training your eye begins long before you pick up the camera; it starts with being deliberate about the images you absorb every day.
You have photographed weddings around the world, from Mykonos to Barcelona to Italy. Are there any dream destinations you hope to work in over the next few years, or creative projects you are eager to explore?
We feel incredibly lucky to have discovered so much of the world through our work, especially as we travel together. It often feels like we’re on holiday all the time. We originally entered this field to explore every corner of the globe. We adore travelling and being in constant motion and change.
In the past year alone, we have travelled to Hawaii, Egypt, Thailand, Mexico, South Africa, Italy, France, Greece, Zambia, Switzerland and Spain. It makes us feel very humble and grateful to have couples who trust our eyes enough to take us to such extraordinary places. We recently visited Australia and loved it, but we have never been to New Zealand, which is definitely on our bucket list. A wedding in Japan would also be a dream.
Couples describe your imagery as both elevated and deeply honest. What do you think couples value most when working with you? And what do you hope they feel when they look back at their photographs years from now?
That description makes us so happy. We try to capture the raw essence of who people are, so we are naturally drawn to couples who are easygoing and natural. That is very intentional.
Sometimes we look at our parents’ photographs from when they were younger, and in the images where they are not posing, you can really see who they were at that time in their lives. We try to capture the same essence, because photography is ultimately about memory. If you force poses, you lose the person in the photograph.
You have been married for 11 years and have been photographing together for almost as long. How does your relationship influence the way you collaborate on set and the kind of imagery you create?
That is the question we get asked the most. We met working together almost 20 years ago in a completely different field, so it feels very natural for us to spend so much time together. We are very similar in our work ethic, but opposite in energy and character, which makes it really fun to see how we complement each other every day.
We usually shoot at the same time, but each of us has a different approach to lenses and to how we see the frame. When we edit, it is always exciting to see what the other has created from the same moment. Sometimes we even end up shooting the same frame at different times, which is even crazier.
We have occasionally been advised to split up and shoot different things on the same dates, but for us, that would not be as enjoyable, and it would not lead to the same result. Being together is essential to the process. La Dichosa is very much a shared vision.
You witness love in all its forms week after week. How has photographing so many celebrations shaped you and influenced your own marriage?
After 20 years together, it is easy to sometimes fall into comfort zones and forget how unique and beautiful it is to find someone you love and who loves you in return. It is also wonderful to realise that continuing to grow in the same direction is what allows a relationship to last. Because of this, whenever we are at a ceremony and hear speeches about the couple and about love, we often look at each other when something resonates with us, and talk about it afterwards, adjusting small things in our own lives based on what we have heard.
It feels like a constant reminder of what truly matters in life and in love. But the greatest privilege is witnessing the relationships of the couples we meet. They continually teach us through their actions and the way they are, almost as if they cross our path to share something beyond the work itself. It also reinforces that there is no single way to love. There are many ways to be together and share a life, and it is important to stay true to what works for each couple.
Seeing so much love and connection must make you reflect on the bond of marriage. Is there any advice you would give to a couple about to wed?
We think it is better to look inwards and discover what works for you and your partner, rather than trying to follow every piece of advice you hear, as everyone is different. When it comes to organising your wedding, we would strongly encourage you to enjoy the process and stay true to what you both want and how you wish to celebrate. The weekend passes very quickly, and part of your memory will always be how the process made you feel and how aligned you were with your choices.
It is a powerful learning moment in your relationships with family and friends, and with each other, and it will teach you so much. It is also wonderfully surreal to see everyone you love gathered in one place, celebrating you and your love. We would recommend practising being present in the months leading up to the day, using whatever technique works best for you, so that you can truly be there for every moment. Just enjoy it.
At Together Journal, we have followed La Dichosa for many seasons and featured their work across our print and digital platforms, collaborations we value deeply. Their ability to translate fashion principles into wedding photography, while maintaining consistency and restraint, continues to set them apart. New Zealand is high on their travel bucket list, and they are genuinely eager to explore it through their work. There is something quietly exciting in the thought that a couple discovering them here might invite them to photograph one of their first weddings in this part of the world.
INTERVIEW Greta Kenyon IMAGES La Dichosa
