I make unhurried portraits and editorial work for people and brands who would rather be remembered than retouched. Available worldwide.
I'm Mara — a photographer working between Lisbon and wherever the next story is.
For twelve years I've chased natural light across kitchens, coastlines and quiet weddings. My approach is patient: fewer setups, more waiting, the photograph that happens when people forget the camera is there.
I shoot on a mix of film and digital, develop my own black-and-white, and deliver work that feels like the room actually felt.
Individuals, couples and families. Studio or on location, with prints delivered in a linen folio.
Story-led shoots for magazines, makers and small brands. Includes licensing and a curated edit.
Documentary coverage, no stiff poses. Full-day storytelling with a hand-bound album option.