Hey, I'm Marilia
East Coast & Europe Wedding Photographer
Based in Rhode Island and Portugal, I photograph weddings across New England, the East Coast, and Europe. I work with couples who value imagery that feels intentional, personal, and alive, beyond just how it looks.
From intimate coastal weddings to multi-day celebrations in Portugal and Italy, I’m drawn to days that feel meaningful and deeply human.
My approach is documentary at heart, with an editorial eye, focused on presence, intuition, and real connection.
The goal is simple: to capture your wedding as it felt. Because while the day moves quickly, the photographs hold onto what mattered, the in-between moments, the energy, the details you didn’t even realize were there.
An Observational
Approach
Most couples come to me saying the same thing: they don’t feel comfortable in front of the camera, but they care about beautiful imagery. My approach is built for that.
Your wedding isn’t a photoshoot, but your images can still feel refined, intentional, and elevated.
I work in a way that feels natural and unforced, offering direction when needed and space when it’s not. Portraits are relaxed, efficient, and never take you away from the people you’re there to celebrate.
The result is imagery that feels editorial without being staged, honest without feeling unpolished.
You don’t need to know how to pose.
You just need to show up as you are. I’ll take care of the rest.
a story from the heart
When I was 20 and living in Brazil, I entered a photography contest with one simple requirement, photograph a colored tree. My grandfather immediately insisted we go find the right one together.
What followed became a small adventure. We drove, searched, talked, laughed, and eventually found the tree. I made the photograph, and it later won the contest and earned an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts in São Paulo.
But what stays with me isn’t the prize. It’s that moment with my grandfather. Every time I see the photograph, I’m brought back to the heat of the afternoon, the wind catching his hat, and the quiet pride we shared. The image holds the memory in a way nothing else could.
That experience shaped how I see photography. It isn’t about perfect images, it’s about preserving moments, relationships, and the people we love.
That’s what I want to create for you, photographs that become memory holders, bringing you back to the moments that matter most, long after the day has passed.
Behind the lens
Your trusted photographer storyteller, and friend
The quiet excitement before a wedding day never gets old. It’s a privilege to be invited into one of the most meaningful days of your life, and I approach it with care, intention, and respect.
On your wedding day, my role is to be present without being intrusive. I arrive early, read the room, and move with calm confidence so everything unfolds naturally. I’ll guide you when needed and step back when it matters most.
From getting ready to the final moments of the night, I’m there to document the real story as it happens, the emotion, the energy, the in-between moments you might not even notice in the moment.
More than just your photographer, I’m someone you can trust. I care deeply about your experience, and I photograph your day the same way I would want mine documented, honestly, thoughtfully, and with heart.
Slow moments
A taste of home
Motherhood
Movement & roots
The love of stories
Things I love
Espresso Martinis, airplane engine sound and Havaianas.
When I’m not photographing people, I’m usually with my family and friends, cooking, sharing meals, drinking good wine, and slowing down.
Slow Moments
Food has always been a love language in my life, especially the kind that brings me back to Brazil. Fresh bread and pão de queijo will always feel like home.
A taste of home
I’m a mother to River, and watching him grow has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. It’s taught me patience, presence, and the importance of paying attention to the small, fleeting moments.
Motherhood
I stay deeply connected to my culture and roots, and photography gives me the freedom to travel, explore new places, and meet people from all over the world. I don’t think I could do this work without movement, curiosity, and a sense of wonder.
Movement & roots
"I appreciate that she didn't just take the shots we asked for, but looked for unique and stunning out-of-the-box ways to capture the energy and excitement of our day; she has a very discerning eye and makes great suggestions."
- Eileen & Ricky
"The pictures are elegant and timeless, and to be honest... could have gone to vogue. It was so perfect it brought tears to my eyes. she was able to capture the essence of our relationship without being forced or posed."
- Tyzza & Christian
