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Do you need help you take your family photography to the next level?

Do you want to infuse new life into your work as a family photographer

Children playing at the beach with one girl covered in mud or black dirt and another boy holding a boogie board, with sandy land and water in the background under a clear sky.
A man and a young girl hugging at an airport, with the girl smiling and arms around the man's neck, who is carrying a large black backpack.

Discover the Art of documentary: Learn how to blend in a family and compose your shots to create visually and EMOTIONALLY stunning family portraits

   

A woman crouched on dark ground, looking down, with a small dog in a circle of water in front of her.
A black cat's head peeks up from a miniature dollhouse staircase, with a pink and purple heart-patterned wall in the background, decorated with a blue
A young girl dressed in a pink costume with Hello Kitty patches and bows, leaning towards two small dogs also dressed in cute pink and black costumes on a gray sofa.

Master Lighting Techniques: Understand how to use natural  light to enhance your photos

Editing for Emotional Impact: Explore post-processing techniques to evoke emotions in your family photographs.

MEET MARISA

Canon Ambassador Marisa Martins describes herself as a 'documentary family photographer', " trying to capture the beauty of everyday life, even in it’s most chaotic moments." she says.

Marisa's natural approach has earned her many awards, including being named the Photographer of the Year 2023 by This is Reportage Family and Documentarian of the Year 2023 by Documentary Family Photographers.

“I try to capture families in a very honest and real way, taking a photojournalistic approach. I want the families to see their true personalities reflected in the images. I want to understand the dynamic that each family member brings to the group, and to ultimately provide an authentic depiction of life as it is at that moment.” - MARISA MARTINS 2024

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Award plaque for 2023 Photographer of the Year by Poty, with the words 'This is Reportage Family' at the bottom.
Award certificate for documentary family photographers, first place in the 'Documentarian of the Year 2023' at the Documentarian Awards, with the logo 'DFP'.

Our PROGRAMS

  • Stand out from the crowd course

    Stand out from the crowd

    Learn how to create visually and emotionally stunning family images

       

  • A person lifting three children, all smiling and laughing, against a plain gray wall.

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    A on-line group mentoring with monthly rounds of masterclasses and assignments

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What IS Documentary family photography?


Documentary family photography is a powerful way to capture the essence of everyday life, focusing on what connects the family, how they are unique, how they interact.

The focus it’s also on the context in which family members grow. It captures the ambiance, at home, on vacations, all the familiar spaces where memories are made.

more about Marisa’s family work

 

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Group of people at a seaside promenade, some taking photos, others talking, including a young boy with no shirt and a woman holding a small child.