Photography Session
Spoil Yourself

This session, being personal, has a more intimate character. It is an extremely personalized, delicate and beautiful type of session, as it is a moment that is entirely yours and for you. Its purpose is to be a record of you, in its essence. With more or less spontaneity, more or less intimacy, it depends on you and what you idealize. This type of session can be a way to mark a date, an anniversary, a stage in your life or professional life, or simply because you want to celebrate yourself and your life.

“I wanted to do the in-person session to mark a long-desired achievement on a personal level. I was totally out of my comfort zone, afraid that I wouldn't let go and that it would look too unnatural. But I got stuck… Now I just want to do more sessions! It was a wonderful experience… it wasn't just shooting the camera, it was above all the connection, wanting to know me, respecting my time and space, your sensitivity. Thank you Joana, for having such a beautiful memory of myself!”

Luísa

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Frequently asked questions
about the photo sessions

Why do a photo shoot?

Because there is no moment or phase that lasts forever. Life escapes us and what we have left of the past are memories, and photography is the luxury of having an image that never comes back. It's an investment that lasts forever and with a priceless symbolic charge, but full of value!
Where does the photo session take place?

The most important thing is that the session is in a place that is part of your history and where you feel comfortable. I can always suggest locations but I prefer that the customers decide. I also photograph at home, in specific records, such as photographs of the baby's first days.
I'm going to do a session with my kids. What should I take into account?

For the smallest children, I advise them to bring a toy that they like, as it helps with interaction and makes them more comfortable. Preferably it is not a very big toy that can cover the child's face and that it is something that the parents don't mind being in the photograph. Bring water and snacks.

Children will behave like children. Possibly they will not always be cooperative and parents need to relax about it. If necessary, take a break! Parents often forget about themselves to be extremely focused on the child (if they look at the camera, if they laugh, if they don't have their hand in their mouth, etc.), avoid this, as they believe that the photographs will be fine.
I need help choosing the best outfit. Can I ask you for help?

Surely!
How long does the delivery of photographs take?

Depending on the volume of work, between 30 to 60 days. In the case of events, as there was so much to record and there is so much to carefully organize, it is natural that it always takes longer. I know there is a lot of anxiety to see the photographs and I am so excited to work on them and to want to see the final result in your hands as much as the clients, but this is a detailed work that, for telling its story, deserves all the dedication and commitment.
Are unedited photographs sent?

I do not send unedited photographs.

Making a photo starts before the moment you press the button and ends with the editing of each photo, involving a lot of dedication, work, care and time! Therefore, I appeal to your sensitivity when it comes to image manipulation. Changing the images, whether in terms of cut or color, jeopardizes work, art and respect for the photographer.
Do you work alone?

Yes, I work alone.

When it makes sense, that is, when it involves an event or when it is necessary to make a more complete photographic record, with a larger coverage, I work together with another photographer and friend, so that the final result meets what we intend and the that you idealized.