Damian Delgado Photography

04/30/2025

Oakland Cemetery | Atlanta, GA | Late April ‘25
My own mortality has been breathing down my neck lately. A series of events has shoved the idea of my fleeting existence right up to my face. And yeah, in those moments, I’ve spiraled into anxiety, worried myself sick, and pondered until my brain hurt—only to reach one stark realization: One day I too will die. Groundbreaking, right?
It’s not that I never knew this—it’s that it’s never felt so damn present before. After much consideration (and a few existential crises), I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m actually okay with it. More than okay—I feel strangely empowered by death lurking out there, silently ticking down my time. I’m now motivated to do everything I can RIGHT NOW, all the way to eleven. If time is finite—and spoiler alert, it is—then why not make the most of it? Why waste precious days ruminating or paralyzed by fear? Why not just do whatever the hell I want instead?
I know this sounds like I’ve discovered something everyone else figured out ages ago, but hey—it’s where I am now. And walking among the stones at Oakland Cemetery, I’ve never felt more alive.

07/05/2024

Happy Fourth 🇺🇸

10/21/2023

I first met Amy and Will while shooting for Will’s band- The Steven Brooks Band. We quickly became friends, so I was honored when they asked me to shoot their engagement session. Following that session, it was even more of an honor to be asked to photograph their wedding.
I don’t shoot weddings often, but I loved their energy and knew we would be a perfect match.
I’m super proud to present this small sample of what their wedding day looked like.

07/20/2023

Fort Pickens | Pensacola, Florida
Sony a7riii | Sony 24-70 2.8 |

05/16/2022

Last night’s Super Flower Blood Lunar Eclipse.
It was fun waking up the kiddo and laying out on the lawn with my wife to watch the eclipse. If any of our neighbors saw us, we apologize in advance for being the weirdos that live next door 🤪

04/23/2022

Happy Earth Day. It’s where we come from and where we’re bound to go.

04/22/2022

You can spend a lifetime searching for the light… and it could also find you. This particular time it was mid burger flip off the back of a cabin in Hiawassee, GA.
Happy Friday eve my friends. May the golden light find you this weekend.

04/20/2022

We’d spent an entire day in the rain, hiding underneath umbrellas and inside of tapas bars. It was almost as if the gods were determined to keep me from one of my “bucket list” shots. I looked at the weather and saw that there was a 1 hour window where the rain would stop- 7:00 till 8:00. Golden Hour.
Armed with kombucha, home made empanadas, and a prayer for good light, we made the trek up the slippery stone streets of the Albaicín of Granada. We were heading to the San Nicolás Mirador for a han e to see the Sierra Nevadas. When we got there, we weren’t prepared for what we’d end up seeing.
Not only was the sun making an appearance, the clouds were parting over the Sierras as well. To make the experience even more complete we gained access to the bell tower high above the San Nicolás Mirador. From that vantage point, we had an unbelievable view of the Alhambra and the Sierras behind it. What an unexpected treat this came to be, despite what looked like what was sure to be a rained out sunset.
The Alhambra is an amazing structure and one that should be experienced at least once in your life. The history is rich, the craftsmanship is inspiring, and the photogenic quality of every inch of that place makes it a photographers playground.

04/08/2022

La Plaza de España
​​This moment was one of my favorites from my recent trip to Spain. We were on the final leg of our tour of Spanish cities, having just visited Barcelona, Cordoba, Granada, Santa Fe, and finally Sevilla- the capital and largest city of the Andalusia region.
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​​ We had spent the day exploring the famous Plaza de Espana and the surrounding María Luisa Park, we’d even taken a horse drawn carriage around the city and park. The sun was starting to drop in the sky and the shadows along he plaza’s corridors were becoming long. It was during our walk through these hallways that I heard what sounded like clapping. The closer we got, the louder the sound became, util finally it was undeniably there. Flamenco.
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​​ A guitarist, a cajon player, a singer, and two beautiful women dancing, stomping, and emoting to the sounds that filled the makeshift amphitheater. I watched, mesmerized by her movement. I was entranced by the vocal power of the singer, sorrowful and powerful all at once. The dancer twirled, lifting her dress and letting it fall in time to the music. In the middle of all that madness and chaos, as I looked through the viewfinder, I made eye contact with her. I suddenly felt like I’d been seen, no longer anonymous. Her stare sent a shiver through me and instantly made me feel self aware.
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​​ She finished her dance and the small crowd that had gathered erupted into applause. I gave the band my last remaining $5 euro bill, a small price to pay for such a special memory. If you ever find yourself in Sevilla don’t miss out on La Plaza de España, it truly is a special place.

01/25/2022

12/30/2021

To celebrate the 90th sale on my ETSY shop, I am offering a 25% discount on all my prints for a limited time. Head over to my ETSY shop and use the discount code: FRIENDSANDFAMILY.

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