Hi! Thank you so much for being here.
I’m Amanda Santa Rosa Duarte, a Brazilian-born, London-based wedding and family photographer.
In 2020, when the world stopped, significant changes occurred in my life. I decided to give up a postgraduate degree in marketing, got married to the love of my life, and then we made the life-changing decision to move to London.
Photography has always been a part of my life and my memories, but it wasn’t my first career choice. After graduating, I worked in the corporate advertising market for a few years until I realized that photography was what I wanted most as a career. I then made the decision to study photography. Time passed, and now, in 2024, I find myself as a wedding and family photographer with ten years of experience. The decision to become a photographer was motivated by a significant event in my life: the loss of my father. Through the most profound pain I’ve ever experienced, I found my strength. His passing transformed my life and helped me realize what is truly important and meaningful.
I believe in the power of love and how many feelings a photograph can bring. This drives me to deliver more than just stunning images. To me, a beautiful image goes beyond technical elements. For an authentic photograph, I believe you need to fully immerse yourself in the moment, listen to people, and be genuinely open and present.
My work process is discreet and supportive, ensuring that you have a joyful day and feel comfortable, confident, and happy.
Traveling, cinema, music, and books are significant parts of my life. I could easily call the cinema my second home. I have a fantastic and dearly loved family in Brazil, and in London, my lovely husband and our first baby make it our home.
Nice to meet you,
Amanda S. R. Duarte.