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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

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

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

CANON EUROPE AMBASSADOR

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 23

DOCUMENTARIAN OF THE YEAR 23

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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.

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