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A Summer with Avô at Ortiga – A Day in the Life Session in Rural Portugal
Marisa Martins Marisa Martins

A Summer with Avô at Ortiga – A Day in the Life Session in Rural Portugal

This a documentary family photography session at home, in a smal town called Ortiga in Portugal, it’s a summer session where details hold the magic. The chaos, the laughter, the genuine love - that's what makes a family unique. I’m a photographer who documents stories, the beauty that shines brightest in everyday moments.

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DAY IN VACATIONS
Marisa Martins Marisa Martins

DAY IN VACATIONS

A photographic adventure of documenting a family in their first day of summer vacations in Algarve after picking up daddy at the airport of Faro

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lisbon: day in vacation
Marisa Martins Marisa Martins

lisbon: day in vacation

An American Family of five visiting LISBON and being photographed in a documentary approach in the spring of 23

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MARRAKECH
Marisa Martins Marisa Martins

MARRAKECH

Documentary family photography in a Marrakech family vacation in the winter of 23.

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Kids at weddings — stealing hearts and the spotlight. Especially my heart! #kidsatweddings #portugalweddingphotographer #documentaryphotographer #documentaryweddings #documentaryweddingphotography
Nothing steals the show quite like kids at weddings, they are simply funny and sweet. I looooooove to photograph couples that already have kids, and capture how they experience their parents' wedding through their point of view. #kidsatweddings #docu
I love photographing kids at weddings; it's definitely my favourite side story to capture — spontaneous, unfiltered, and always real. #documentaryweddings #kidsatweddings #portugalweddingphotographer
Ready for Christmas 🎅🏻 #christmasmagic #documentaryfamilyphotography #sessionsathome #lisbonphotographer
Christmas sessions at home are so special, bringing the all family and the kids together to celebrate the best time of the year. 🎅🏻 Last available spots 🎄#documentaryfamilyphotography #lisbonphotographer #christmasphotoshoot
Our Christmas sessions are just cosy, heartfelt sessions in the place that matters most: home. Let's do it! As nossas sessões de Natal são acolhedoras e cheias de significado, no lugar que mais importa: em casa. Vamos a isso! #christm
🇬🇧 I often get messages asking if I photograph weddings — and the answer is always the same: as long as the couple resonates with me and loves a documentary approach, I’m in. Although I do 5 minutes of portraits at some point during the
I’ve always been a documentary photographer, but lately I’ve learned how meaningful it is to slow down and take time for portraits too. In the middle of the fast-paced wedding day, I love taking a few minutes to step away. It’s a s
Amelia's Birthday Party was a special celebration, as she's about to become a big sister, and I can't wait to do a Day in the Life Session with all four. I'm counting the days @didaandjohny 😍 #documentaryfamilyphotography
I’ve been disconnected for a while — not because I wanted to, but because I needed to. I think I’ve finally accepted that it’s time to move on and focus on what truly matters. I’m so lucky to do what I love, and Amelia&r
This is a cry for help 😭 I LOST MY HOPE! Please help me start over by sharing and following my new account: 👉 @marisamartinsphotography If you’ve worked with me, followed me, or supported me in any way, your help now would mean everything. L
Every year, your kids grow, your family’s bond deepens, and these moments become precious memories that last a lifetime. That's why I love (so much) photographing, and actually I dedicate my life to this genre, these everyday, genuine moments,
Why choose documentary family photography? It’s not just about the beautiful little details—the tiny feet, the funny expressions. It’s so much more. It captures genuine life connections, the everyday moments that often go unnoticed&
After many years of doing family photography—sometimes in ways that didn’t truly feel right for me— and everithing began to feel the same. Luckily, at some point, I found the approach that makes me feel comfortable and genuinely hap
Forget the pose — let’s capture the real magic. Documentary family sessions in Portugal are all about the laughter, the mess, the cuddles, and the everyday chaos that make your story unique, natural, and spontaneous. -- Welcome to my ne