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Photography

Photography is part of how I observe and understand the world. I capture moments, environments, and small details that often go unnoticed. It is my way of documenting experiences and preserving what matters.

Through my lens

South America

Where I’m from: São Paulo through my lens - city, people, and the details that make me pay attention. These frames are part of how I think as a researcher and designer. I’m happy to share more in conversation.

Gentle ocean waves rolling onto sandy shore.
Gentle ocean waves rolling onto sandy shore.
Colorful illustrated map in the shape of Alaska.
Colorful illustrated map in the shape of Alaska.
Decorative glass bottles in orange and green tones.
Decorative glass bottles in orange and green tones.
Small puppy lying asleep on sandy beach.
Small puppy lying asleep on sandy beach.
Yacht anchored in calm blue ocean with mountains in background.
Yacht anchored in calm blue ocean with mountains in background.
Palm trees swaying against a bright blue sky.
Palm trees swaying against a bright blue sky.
Adult hugging and laughing with a young child indoors.
Adult hugging and laughing with a young child indoors.
Red hang glider on a sandy beach with ocean behind.
Red hang glider on a sandy beach with ocean behind.
Person holding a surfboard on a beach.
Person holding a surfboard on a beach.
Person holding a small dog under red lighting.
Person holding a small dog under red lighting.
Close-up portrait of a woman looking upward in dramatic light.
Close-up portrait of a woman looking upward in dramatic light.
Wide sandy beach with ocean waves and distant island.
Wide sandy beach with ocean waves and distant island.

North America

A visual record of life between Miami and Boston - how place shapes how I notice patterns, frame problems, and look for what’s worth keeping. If you’d like to hear the stories behind any of these, let’s talk.

Bright yellow house with blue shutters and green tropical plants in front.
Bright yellow house with blue shutters and green tropical plants in front.
Beige city apartment building with multiple fire escapes.
Beige city apartment building with multiple fire escapes.
Calm lake with two ducks swimming near lily pads.
Calm lake with two ducks swimming near lily pads.
Red brick townhouses framed by orange autumn trees.
Red brick townhouses framed by orange autumn trees.
Cluster of pink coneflowers in a green garden.
Cluster of pink coneflowers in a green garden.
Two ducks creating ripples in blue water.
Two ducks creating ripples in blue water.
Tall Gothic cathedral viewed from below between skyscrapers.
Tall Gothic cathedral viewed from below between skyscrapers.
Golden bull statue viewed from a low angle against the sky.
Golden bull statue viewed from a low angle against the sky.
Lone wolf walking across a snowy, foggy landscape.
Lone wolf walking across a snowy, foggy landscape.
Close-up portrait of a light-colored mountain goat.
Close-up portrait of a light-colored mountain goat.
White fabric display with colorful embroidered patches.
White fabric display with colorful embroidered patches.
Neon “Park” sign and Ferris wheel at an amusement park.
Neon “Park” sign and Ferris wheel at an amusement park.
Pastel-colored flower-shaped candies close up.
Pastel-colored flower-shaped candies close up.
People standing in shallow ocean water at sunset.
People standing in shallow ocean water at sunset.
Baseball pitcher throwing a ball during a night game.
Baseball pitcher throwing a ball during a night game.
Giraffe standing beside a stone building enclosure.
Giraffe standing beside a stone building enclosure.
Close-up of a Pier Burger restaurant.
Close-up of a Pier Burger restaurant.
View of the Golden Gate Bridge.
View of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Round sculpture outside a hotel in Las Vegas.
Round sculpture outside a hotel in Las Vegas.
Dimly lit dinner table set for a meal.
Dimly lit dinner table set for a meal.
Football-shaped sculpture for the 2025 Super Bowl.
Football-shaped sculpture for the 2025 Super Bowl.
Close-up of Bono from U2 performing in the Las Vegas Sphere.
Close-up of Bono from U2 performing in the Las Vegas Sphere.
Close-up of U2 performing inside the Las Vegas Sphere.
Close-up of U2 performing inside the Las Vegas Sphere.
Sign that says “Au Revoir” outside a shop or cafe.
Sign that says “Au Revoir” outside a shop or cafe.

Europe

Time in Milan and Europe - capturing light, texture, and the kind of detail that feeds how I approach UX and design. Each image is a moment I’d be glad to walk you through.

Rocky beach cove with turquoise water and swimmers.
Rocky beach cove with turquoise water and swimmers.
Ornate cathedral façade glowing in warm sunset light.
Ornate cathedral façade glowing in warm sunset light.
White flower in bloom with blurred garden background.
White flower in bloom with blurred garden background.
Narrow cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings.
Narrow cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings.
Striped beach hut beside a blue ocean.
Striped beach hut beside a blue ocean.
Small boat docked at sunset with mountains in the distance.
Small boat docked at sunset with mountains in the distance.
Mountain landscape viewed through a decorative fence.
Mountain landscape viewed through a decorative fence.
Two teddy bears seated at a candlelit restaurant table.
Two teddy bears seated at a candlelit restaurant table.
Pink blossoms against a clear blue sky.
Pink blossoms against a clear blue sky.
Stone bell tower set against a hillside.
Stone bell tower set against a hillside.
Two cups of soft-serve ice cream topped with chocolate and sprinkles.
Two cups of soft-serve ice cream topped with chocolate and sprinkles.
Small motorboat speeding across deep blue water.
Small motorboat speeding across deep blue water.
Ornate antique clock or decorative metal object in warm light.
Ornate antique clock or decorative metal object in warm light.
Colorful bouquet of tulips tightly arranged.
Colorful bouquet of tulips tightly arranged.
Framed portrait painting of a man wearing a hat.
Framed portrait painting of a man wearing a hat.
Table with assorted dishes including rice and vegetables.
Table with assorted dishes including rice and vegetables.
Large illuminated riverside building reflected in water at night.
Large illuminated riverside building reflected in water at night.
Two green pillows with bold yellow text on a bed.
Two green pillows with bold yellow text on a bed.
Marina with boats docked along wooden piers.
Marina with boats docked along wooden piers.
Basket of fried appetizers with dipping sauces.
Basket of fried appetizers with dipping sauces.

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