about

Get to know Raquel Pires

Your PHOTOGRAPHER personal stories

I am an Australian International Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer born in Brazil, and based in Sydney, after photography, travelling is my second passion, I’ve been to around 30 countries, where some of them following a good love story. Owning also a European passport, I would say I am now a citizen of the world.

The youngest of 6 kids, I was born at the end of the 80s when digital cameras were just a device dreamed for the future. I grew up surrounded by full boxes of photographs, taken by my dad’s classic 35mm analog Konica, the one I still keep as part of my gear. Not a coincidence the 35mm became my favourite lens. 

I love to spend hours going through photos and memories when I am at home and while I have the photos spread on the floor my mum comes along and tells me beautiful stories about our childhood on the farm. In the past, a month of a holiday was composed of a maximum of 36 images. Can you believe that? It’s crazy If you think that now we take the same amount of photos in a minute.

That’s the reason I pride myself on observing and waiting for special moments, there is something magical about capturing true emotions. I believe that behind every shot is a story that brings you back to a time that you want to cherish forever.

  • 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE HIRING ME FOR YOUR WEDDING:

I go crazy with wedding vintage cars, I will make you look like a Hollywood star.

If it’s disco vibes you will find dancing while photographing.

I dress up nicely, but black is not my colour, if you have any requests or theme please let me know, I’d love to be matching. 

I will probably be laughing or crying during the speeches.

Your mum and I will become besties.  

Connection

is the real CLICK

LOVE NOTES

“Raquel is the most amazing human!She turned up and was so kind and professional, it was as if we had known her for years. We have received a sneak peak of our photos and we are blown away!” Tammy + Daniel

more about the experience

 I believe that THE MOST vALUABLE TREASURES You have in your life are your mEMORIES.

It inspires me to look through the lens in a unique way, creating beautiful moments which will tell your story for many generations.

I will make sure the photographs taken will bring back all the good feelings. I hope when you see your photographs over and over again you can remember all the hugs, laughs, smiles, and also how loved you felt at that moment as if it has happened yesterday.

My artistic style was developed just after finishing my degrees in Psychology and Publicity, plus lots of photography courses and workshops with other super-talented artists.

The flow between these subjects works perfectly, once I can easily connect to people's feelings and also be attentive to all the aesthetic details which will make you love your photos.

I will create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere making it a pleasant experience for you and your loved ones, with lots of fun. As a result, you can expect more than beautiful natural pictures, but also soulful storytelling.

In my editing, I like to deliver a sophisticated and natural color tone with a discrete fuji film twist, yet I pride myself on these timeless black-and-white shots. Believe me, I know while photographing, before even editing which shots are meant to be in black and white.

If you are after an artist to tell your story elegantly, dealing with a friendly professional, you have found your photographer, I am looking forward to hearing about your exciting plans! 

MY FAVORITE THINGS

THE TEAM

Meet the DREAM TEAM

What a dream, having my super talented sister Karina as my associated photographer and my best friend Carol is the mastermind behind the brand! They make everything easier and much more fun! If you ever meet them you will understand why, they are just the best people!

Karina Pires

Associated photographer

Carol Drumond

Marketing