Portrait & fine art photography

Hi, my name is

Paula

A delicate

point of view

And I'm a natural light lifestyle photographer based in Amsterdam.

Besides documenting special moments in my clients' lives, I also dedicate time to develop personal projects inspired by classical paintings and mythology.


Using just the light from the sun and my camera, my aim is to create cinematic images filled with symbolism and emotion that resonate with those who also have a delicate point of view in life. 



A bit about me & my journey


Fuelled by coffee and music, I'm a guardian to three sweet cats that came all the way from Brazil to Europe with me, and I hold a special place in my heart for plants & nature.


My connection to photography began in childhood with our family camera, an old & heavy Zenith 122 that I could barely hold – and that is, now, a part of my analogue camera collection. Personal expression through art played an important role in my teenage years, when I taught myself how to use Photoshop and found deep comfort in creating fantastic scenarios on photos I took with a very simple digital camera, the only one my family could afford. With adulthood and its demands, creativity took a back seat as I had to work several diverse jobs to pay for an education – I'm a Literature & Translation Post-Grad, so never stranded too much from art. ;)


But the urge to document life and express my feelings never vanished, I kept photographing as a hobby and as means of expression. Then, in 2018, I enrolled in a professional photography course (a dream come true, really!) and those were the most fulfilling, happy weeks I'd had in a long time. A sparkle was ignited and, since then, I've been honing my skills, studying, and building a career as a professional photographer. 


And here we are today! My connection to photography has truly been a lifelong journey so far, and this is the passion I want to share with you. 

I’m here to help you immortalise not only the unforgettable moments in your life but also the regular days, made special with a delicate point of view and a cinematic touch.


Photography has always played an important role in my life, and I want it to play one in yours as well. Shall we begin?

Follow me on Instagram


@paulaabrphoto