I’m a naturally observant person, always drawn to people’s stories and the beauty of different cultures. When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll likely find me on a long walk, lost in a good thriller, playing all kinds of sports, or planning my next trip
I grew up in Brazil and traded the best food in the world for the golden light of California two years ago. My passion for photography began back in my early teens, long before I ever imagined turning it into a career. I studied engineering and spent the first five years of my professional life calculating buildings before deciding to devote myself entirely to photography.
I still love math and physics, and I often find myself admiring impressive architectural structures, but, creating visual art through storytelling is what truly fulfills me. I’ve never looked back since.
I’m a naturally observant person, always drawn to people’s stories and the beauty of different cultures.When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll likely find me on a long walk, lost in a good thriller, playing all kinds of sports, or planning my next trip.
I grew up in Brazil and traded the best food in the world for the golden light of California two years ago. My passion for photography began back in my early teens, long before I ever imagined turning it into a career. I studied engineering and spent the first five years of my professional life calculating buildings before deciding to devote myself entirely to photography.
I still love math and physics, and I often find myself admiring impressive architectural structures, but, creating visual art through storytelling is what truly fulfills me. I’ve never looked back since.
My photography is about the quiet moments that often go unnoticed, and through them, helping people truly see themselves. I want my work to, years from now, bring back the warmth of fleeting moments and become part of the stories passed down through generations.
Capturing real, spontaneous moments that reflect genuine emotions and connections. I focus on maintaining a light, authentic, and natural aesthetic, allowing each session’s story to unfold organically. Sometimes incorporating subtle direction to guide composition and enhance flow, the goal is to create images that feel timeless and true to life.
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Creative and curious. Passionate about art, math, drawing, painting, sports and outdoor activities.
For a few years, I balanced a career in civil engineering with photography on the side, a path shaped by a fulfilling blend of technical skill and artistic expression.
Those years helped shape me into a dedicated and detail-oriented professional, qualities that have been essential in building my creative business and bringing both precision and creativity to every project I take on.
about me
mom and i, 1996
Maybe what withstands time says a lot about what truly matters.
My biggest inspiration is the collection of old photographs I grew up looking at, thanks to my mom. Digging through boxes of them was, and still is, one of the most meaningful things in my life. It fills me with nostalgia, gratitude, and a deep sense of how much love I grew up with.
WHAT'S CAPABLE OF SURVIVING TIME?
helena valverde photography
