Photography by Educardo Espejo
Eduardo Espejo is a talented photographer who has won several Holy Week photography competitions in Spain, primarily in the Valencian Community: Xativa, Gandía, Denia, and also in his home province of Cordoba.
As you can see, his Holy Week photographs are very powerful due to their theme and style. Eduardo also subtly retouches them and uses black and white to make them even more striking.
The Visual Power of Semana Santa
Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Spain is one of the most visually and emotionally powerful traditions in Europe. For photographers, it’s an opportunity to document centuries-old rituals, raw human emotion, and dramatic lighting—all in real-life, unscripted settings.
In this guide, I’ll show you the best cities to photograph Semana Santa, how to shoot respectfully and effectively in low-light street environments, and where to submit your images for national recognition.
