How do you
want to
remember
your life?
Fine Art Maternity & Family Photography
The Atelier
The Atelier was created to offer high-quality, timeless family photography, providing a complete and immersive experience that goes beyond traditional photo albums.
Photography's role as a keeper of memories gains deeper significance when viewed within the context of family history and experiences. It becomes an exercise in empathy, capturing the essence of the family bond.
Before the studio's launch in 2010, my work with clients in Brazil and the United States was guided by one question: “How do you want to remember your life?” This led to the creation of the Fine Art Maternity photo sessions, which quickly became a cherished choice for many families.
During two years in the United States, I collaborated with established studios while developing an approach to maternity and family photography for a still underserved market in Brazil. Family sessions emerged as a recurring request from clients and gradually became a central part of my work.
Home and family form the foundation of all human activities. The way individuals perceive the world, behave, and interact is deeply influenced by the development of their family and home environment.
Conversations with others about childhood photographs often resonated with my own experiences and those of many others. Despite differing backgrounds, the common thread was always affection.
In this work, light and shadow come together to tell a story through images, capturing one of the most memorable moments in many people's lives: the arrival of a baby.
Through these photographs, this new life is surrounded by the warmth of family affection, creating a lasting record. These images become precious memories, preserving the tenderness of a child's arrival and the family's first moments together.
Guided by these principles, my work is rooted in three values: Love, Integrity, and Respect.
The experience begins long before the photograph is made and extends beyond the finished images. Attention to details like sounds, scents, smiles, and comfort matters throughout the session. Memories are not only about the photographs, but also about the experiences lived in those moments, becoming an everlasting part of our lives.
Over more than a decade, I have continued to photograph different expressions of human and social relationships, always attentive to the stories and emotions that make each family unique.
“Taking pictures with Jane was a joy and the results were spectacular.”
Paul, USA