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Mara Vance
Photographer · Lisbon

I photograph the quiet seconds between the posed ones.

Editorial, portrait, and brand work for people who'd rather be remembered as themselves. Available worldwide.

EditorialPortraitBrandFilm & digital
Booking

Three ways to work together.

Half-days and full-days include the edit. Travel quoted separately.

Portrait session

Two hours, one location, 20 retouched images. Individuals and founders.

from €450

Brand & editorial

A half or full day on location, art-directed with you, full usage license.

from €1,800

Events & documentary

Unposed coverage of the day — launches, openings, gatherings.

from €1,200
How it works

Easy to book, calm to shoot.

However nervous you are in front of a camera, this part is the relaxed bit.

  1. 01

    Say hello

    Tell me the occasion, the vibe, and roughly when. I'll send availability and a simple quote.

  2. 02

    Plan the light

    We pick a location and time, and I scout it so the day itself is unhurried.

  3. 03

    The shoot

    Direction when you want it, space when you don't. No stiff poses, just a few good hours.

  4. 04

    Your gallery

    A private, hand-edited gallery within two weeks — yours to download and print.

Mara made a room full of self-conscious people forget the camera was there. The photos look like us on our best day.
SMSofia MarquesFounder, Atelier Nove
Let's make something

Tell me about the shoot.

Dates, location, and what you have in mind — I reply within two days.

Email
studio@maravance.com
Visit
Lisbon, Portugal · Available worldwide

Hours

  • Booking forEditorial · Portrait · Brand
  • Response timeWithin 2 days
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