Fashion photography goes beyond technique—it is narrative, editing, and the construction of visual worlds. For Alejandra Aguado, freelance photographer and editorial designer, imagery is also a way of thinking and shaping stories. We spoke with her about her career path, her editorial project, and how her experience at Vogue College of Fashion has strengthened her perspective within the industry.
Tell us a bit about yourself and your background
Alejandra holds a degree in Audiovisual Communication with a specialization in digital photography. She later completed a master’s degree in photography, along with additional training in editorial design and digital content creation.
She currently works as a freelance photographer and editorial designer. Since 2021, she has been developing visual projects for brands, studios, and independent clients, always with a strong focus on light, aesthetics, and narrative coherence. She is also the editor and founder of ANCONA, a photography magazine where she works on content curation, editorial design, and the creation of visual universes. This project has shaped her way of understanding photography—as a space where image, design, and narrative coexist.
More recently, Alejandra curated the exhibition Photography, Experience, and Territory for the Las Rozas Municipal Foundation for Culture, reinforcing her profile as a creator and editor with a solid curatorial vision within contemporary photography.
How did you hear about us?
I discovered Vogue College of Fashion through social media and recommendations within the photographic and editorial community. I was interested in a program that combined technical skills, sensitivity, and a contemporary vision.
What course did you take?
Vogue Online Course in Fashion Photography.
What did the course bring you?
It helped me connect my background in design and editing with fashion photography, strengthening my style and expanding my references. I also met classmates whose work I truly admire today.
Which professor or session would you highlight?
I would highlight the sessions focused on art direction and editorial analysis. They were especially useful for understanding how a visual story is articulated—from the initial concept to the final execution.
What photographic project did you develop as part of the Vogue online course program?
The photographic project I developed is part of a session created for Âme de Mer, the collection designed and directed by Macarena Sánchez, inspired by the sea, the sky, and the land. A visual proposal in which imagery is shaped through sensitivity, materiality, and a dialogue with the natural environment.
What did you enjoy most about the course?
The clarity of the content, the quality of the examples, and the feeling of learning from professionals who are actively working in the industry. I also valued the flexibility of the online format, which allowed me to balance the course with my own photographic projects.
If you were to take another course, which one would you choose?
I would love to take a course in creative direction or editorial styling to continue expanding my visual universe and strengthening my work in fashion projects and publications.
Why would you recommend the online courses at Vogue College of Fashion?
Because they offer up-to-date, rigorous, and accessible training, with a realistic perspective on the industry. These courses don’t just teach technique—they help you develop critical thinking, sensitivity, and a personal voice within the editorial and fashion worlds.
Do you dream of creating editorial photographs like the ones you see in Vogue?
Discover the creative and professional foundations behind every image with Vogue’s Online Course in Fashion Photography.
