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Avós

Portraits of my grandparents, photographed on black-and-white medium-format film.

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Environmental Portraits

Noelyne Simeons, New York City, February 2026.

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Anna

Portrait series exploring identity through everyday gestures

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In these portraits of Anna, I focused on capturing the small details that define her. Her hands knitting, the way she holds a shopping basket, or her footsteps climbing stairs, these subtle gestures often go unnoticed but reveal the unique ways we express ourselves. Through these quiet moments, I wanted to build a portrait of Anna, showing that identity lies not just in our faces, but in the everyday movements that shape who we are.

 Maria Passanha 2025

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