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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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Lazy Sunday at the beautiful @casacalmar, just enjoying the kids and the nature. A day-in-the-life family session happens very slowly to capture them as they are, effortlessly, in all your moods and forms. #DocumentaryFamilyPhotography #familyphotogr
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms 
Motherhood it’s not perfect, it’s not easy—
but full of love, growth, and quiet strength, the most incredible transformation of all. Feliz Dia da Mãe a todas as mães 
A maternida
Birthday Party: The most anticipated party of the year is always "M's" birthday. Having documented her journey since she was born makes this celebration incredibly close to my heart. M's parties are a dream—stunning decor, vibrant en
Family is everything ♥️♥️♥️ This week I traveled to Rotterdam to speak at a conference for documentary family photographers, this makes me feel incredibly grateful to have been part of the amazing line of speakers with @fearless
As I’m getting ready for next Friday’s masterclass, I keep going back through images from the past years… and honestly, I can’t help but laugh. Makes me realise how interesting all that can happen with the kids, without paren
For me, the preparations are never just about the dress or the details. They’re about observing the real moments — the family, the movement, and how the children experience the day. This is where the story truly begins: in the quiet mome
Can’t get enough of this Day in the Life session at home — capturing siblings and cousins simply being together. No posing, no direction — just pure, unscripted magic family dynamics. All shot with the incredibly versatile and my f
What is a day in the life session in Lisbon?
Just a family embracing the city together. While the family discovers the city, I’m capturing everyone’s point of view,
even when the subject is carried in a sling. It’s not only childre
How important it is to capture your family all together on a trip to the city is Lisbon. It’s something truly special, something that deserves to be frozen exactly as it happened. No staged poses, no forced smiles—just real moments and ge
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 all family and the kids together to celebrate the best time of the year. 🎅🏻 Last available spots 🎄#documentaryfamilyphotography #lisbonphotographer #christmasphotoshoot