photo: Luis Garvan

foto: Luis Garvan

based between
São Paulo and Recife, Brazil

m@mairaerlich.com

[EN] she/her

Brazilian documentary photographer with special interest in social matters, human rights, family and culture. For eight years she was dedicated to wedding photography, having won more than 50 awards and ranking among the best in organizations such as Fearless Photographers and ISPWP. In 2018, Maíra won the second season of the photography competition Arte Na Fotografia, on Brazilian TV channel Arte1.

Currently works as an independent photographer, collaborating with international media outlets and organisations such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, AirBnb, VICE, Habitat for Humanity, Red Bull Media House.

Offers short and long-term mentoring, consulting, portfolio reviews, editing and curating.

Nominated for the Joop Swart Masterclass 2019 (World Press Photo).

Member of Women Photograph, Diversify Photo, Everyday Brasil and Mulheres Luz.

 

[PT] ela/dela

Fotógrafa documental recifense, com interesse especial em questões sociais, direitos humanos, família e cultura. Por 8 anos se dedicou à fotografia de casamentos, onde conquistou mais de 50 prêmios e ocupou o ranking de melhores fotógrafes do mundo nos diretórios Fearless Photographers e ISPWP. Em 2018 venceu a segunda temporada do reality show Arte Na Fotografia, do canal Arte1.

Hoje trabalha de forma independente, colaborando com veículos e organizações internacionais como The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, AirBnb, VICE, Habitat for Humanity, Red Bull Media House.

Oferece mentorias, consultorias, leituras de portfólio, edição e curadoria.

Nomeada para a Joop Swart Masterclass 2019 (World Press Photo).

Membro da Women Photograph, Diversify Photo, Everyday Brasil e Mulheres Luz.