We are delighted to have you here, Laura Nadal

“I found myself drawn to Agnes and John’s house in Kerry. I became fascinated with its religious imagery and rituals that are so different from where I grew up in France. I began making photographs as a way of drawing closer to the couple who so generously welcomed me into their world.

Over many visits, they became family. These photographs document daily rhythms, gestures, and quiet moments where familiarity deepens and distance dissolves. Captured on film for its tangible qualities, the work reflects the intimacy and connection formed over time.

'We are delighted to have you here,' they often tell me, and I always look forward to returning.

Returning with a second edition of my book “We are delighted to have you here,” I hope to show a photographic exploration of family, belonging and the relationships that emerge through openness and trust. The photographs act not only as records of place and time but also of the relationships they helped me build. The process and the relationships mirror one another, both rooted in touch, presence, patience and human connection.” (Words by Laura Nadal)