Black and white portrait of elegant woman in white slip dress walking along ocean shoreline with waves.
Couple walking barefoot on sandy beach holding hands in black and white.
Black and white photo of a bride in a flowing gown and veil seated in a dimly lit elegant room.
Black and white close-up of woman with wind-blown hair and hand touching her face.
Black and white photo of a bride in a lace corset wedding dress with a black bow, viewed from behind.
Black and white photo of a woman in a white strapless top with small tattoos on her chest and collarbone.
Black and white close-up of a woman putting on a delicate ear cuff jewelry piece with both hands.
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GRACE IN QUIET MOMENTS


Documentary wedding photography defined by authentic narratives,

emotional depth and timeless imagery.


Based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Available for weddings and assignments worldwide.

WEDDINGS

The Art of Unscripted Connection

Documentary wedding photography for intimate and elegant celebrations.

Creating portraits that are shaped by grace, presence, and timeless beauty.

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THE EYE BEHIND THE WORK

Bela Maranhão is a Brazilian photographer based in Rio de Janeiro, working with documentary weddings and combat sports.

 

 

“I photograph people experiencing something meaningful”

From the adrenaline of the ring to the quiet anticipation of the altar, her lens seeks the same thing: the raw, unfiltered essence of the human spirit when masks are set aside.

Elegant black and white close-up portrait of a young woman with a gentle smile and dangling earrings.

Bela Maranhão

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Dual Perspectives

Seeking Human Truth Under Pressure

DOCUMENTING PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT

DOCUMENTING PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS BEYOND THE SPOTLIGHT

COMBAT SPORTS

COMBAT SPORTS

Visual storytelling around athletes, fight weeks and training camps.

A quiet, documentary approach to the moments before and after a performance.

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