Aberdeen photographer: Photographing Homes with Soul - Dark & Moody Interiors /August 3, 2025 by Leticia Gaidon Bradford

Beyond portraits, you know by now my fascination with architecture, gardens, museums and decoration, among other topics. Therefore, from time to time, there is a disruption in my usual posts about photography and personal branding to share images of places that captured my attention and are linked to these subjects.

That being said, this time I would like to show you a flat in Granada where I stayed during a family holiday. I love when a home beautifully and eclectically reflects the personality of its owner, in this case, a painter who loves to read. The character of the place, a renovated flat in a historic building with typical high ceilings, was enhanced by the owner’s personal touches. The atmosphere is not pompous or pretentious; on the contrary, it’s an inviting living space that immediately feels like home (or even better than home).

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I chose to photograph this flat with a dark and moody aesthetic to create a different feeling for this environment. I captured the images during sunset so the shadows would add intimacy and depth, reflecting the natural ambience you experience just before switching on the lights. In my opinion, this aesthetic brought more connection to the space than a typical showroom-style photograph, it gave the flat a soul.

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Often, images of homes feel cold and clinical. I understand why, but I’ve recently noticed a growing movement among New York designers to present properties with more warmth, personality and charm. I find this far more inviting because you can truly imagine what it would be like to live there. So, as a creator at heart, I took the opportunity to experiment with this style, and I loved it.

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