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Specialist Photographer in Lençóis Maranhenses

Pre-wedding, elopement, destination wedding, individual portraits, maternity and family sessions in Santo Amaro, Barreirinhas and Atins, Brazil.

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Real stories in surreal landscapes.

Portfolio of Sessions and Weddings in Lençóis Maranhenses

Every session in Lençóis Maranhenses is unique. We work with natural light on the dunes of Barreirinhas, the lagoons of Santo Amaro, the beaches of Atins and beyond. Discover some of the stories I have had the privilege to photograph.

Elopement in Lençóis Maranhenses, couple embracing atop the dune with a crystal-clear lagoon in the background, photography by Edy SouzaElopement

June, 2024

Elopement on the Dunes

An intimate ceremony with panoramic views of the most exclusive lagoons in Lençóis Maranhenses.

Romantic session of a couple embracing at sunset by the lagoon of Lençóis Maranhenses, pre-wedding photography by Edy SouzaPre-Wedding

May, 2024

Golden Hour at the Lagoon

A perfect silhouette as the sun sets over crystal clear lagoons.

Couple holding hands walking across the white dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses at dusk, session by Edy SouzaSanto Amaro

July, 2024

Walking on the Dunes

The vastness of the white dunes as a backdrop for moments of connection.

Couple at the edge of the lagoon of Lençóis Maranhenses during golden hour with a golden sunset, photography by Edy SouzaGolden Hour

August, 2024

Sunset at the Lagoon

The golden light of late afternoon painting the dunes and the lagoon.

Aerial drone view of a couple embracing in the crystal-clear lagoon of Lençóis Maranhenses, aerial photography by Edy SouzaDrone

September, 2024

Aerial Perspective

The vastness of the park seen from above, revealing the couple's intimacy.

Couple kissing on the dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses during blue hour with a flower bouquet, photography by Edy SouzaBlue Hour

October, 2024

Kiss in the Blue Hour

The blue hour transforming the dunes into a cinematic scene.

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Browse hundreds of moments captured across the dunes, lagoons and beaches of the park.

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(27 years)

About Edy Souza

Edy Souza, specialist photographer in Lençóis Maranhenses with 27 years of experience, holding his Canon EOS R camera

With 27 years dedicated to photography, I live in São Luís, Maranhão, just 260 km from Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. This closeness has given me an intimate knowledge of every dune, every lagoon and every perfect moment of light.

I have photographed over 500 couples on the dunes, from intimate pre-wedding sessions to full destination weddings. I know the exclusive trails of Santo Amaro, the hidden corners of Atins where the Preguiças River meets the sea, and the perfect angles in Barreirinhas for golden hour.

My mission is simple: to create photographs that let you feel and relive the most meaningful moments of your story. Every shot is designed to become a legacy.

Numbers

500+

Couples Photographed

27

Years of Experience

17k+

Followers

Locations Served
BarreirinhasPrimary
Santo AmaroExclusive
AtinsRustic
TutóiaAlternative
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Top Regional Photographer

Member of the Brazilian Photographers Association

Natural Light Specialist

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Professional Photography in Lençóis Maranhenses

27 Years of Experience

Edy Souza is a specialist photographer in Lençóis Maranhenses, based in São Luís, Maranhão. He has photographed more than 500 couples in pre-wedding, elopement and destination wedding sessions on the dunes of Barreirinhas, Santo Amaro, Atins and Tutóia.

A Landscape Unlike Any Other

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park sits 260 km from São Luís and is regarded as one of the most spectacular landscapes in Brazil. White sand dunes interlaced with crystal clear lagoons create scenery that shifts with every season.

Exclusive Local Knowledge

As a local photographer who lives in São Luís, Edy knows every region of the park intimately and knows exactly where to find the bluest lagoons, the exclusive accesses of Santo Amaro, the hidden corners of Atins where the Preguiças River meets the sea, and the perfect angles to capture golden hour on the dunes of Barreirinhas.

Best Time for Sessions

From April to October the lagoons are full, with shades of turquoise blue and emerald green. July and August are peak months, but the entire season offers excellent conditions for photography.

AprGood
MayGreat
JunGreat
JulPeak
AugPeak
SepGreat
OctGood
Lagoons full · Ideal weather for outdoor photography
Perfect golden hour between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM

Included in Every Package

  • Pickup at the airport or hotel in São Luís
  • Full transfer to the session location
  • Location and timing guidance
  • Direction of natural poses
  • Professional individualized editing
  • Private online gallery for high-resolution download

Types of Sessions in Lençóis Maranhenses

I cover every kind of photo session in Santo Amaro, Barreirinhas and Atins, from individual portraits to full weddings.

Pre-Wedding Session

For couples celebrating their love before the big day

Elopement

Intimate ceremonies for two on the dunes

Destination Wedding

Full weddings in Lençóis Maranhenses

Mini Wedding

Celebrations for up to 30 guests on the dunes

Individual Session

Personal portraits and photo books on the dunes

Solo Female Session

Solo sessions for women, with natural beauty

Maternity Session

Pregnancy moments captured in a one-of-a-kind setting

Family Session

Family moments between dunes and lagoons

Quinceañera Session

Coming of age celebrations in unforgettable landscapes

Marriage Proposal

Surprise proposal coverage on the dunes

Vow Renewal

Renewing your promises in an unforgettable setting

Honeymoon Session

Romantic memories of your trip together

Trash the Dress

Bold post-wedding session in the lagoons and dunes

Drone Session

Cinematic aerial imagery of the couple

Request a Personalized Quote

WhatsApp (+55 98 98173-3322) · Instagram @edysouzafotografia (17,000 followers). Reservation with a 30% deposit, balance payable in installments. Clients from other states receive full assistance.

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(500+)

Edy knows every corner of Lençóis. He picked us up in São Luís and everything was perfect.

Marina & Rafael, Brasília, Brazil

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Testimonials from couples who had a session in Lençóis Maranhenses

I loved it, Edy. As always, you crush it! You can see in the photos how blessed the day was: started overcast and opened up to the most beautiful sky. You captured every moment with technique and mastery. Thank you for the care, especially with Gustavo, who seemed to be the most nervous one.
Vera Raquel & Gustavo

Vera Raquel & Gustavo

Santo Amaro, Brazil

Edy knows every corner of Lençóis Maranhenses. He took us to lagoons no tourist gets to see.
Mariana & Robson

Mariana & Robson

São Paulo, Brazil

An impeccable professional. The photos from our pre-wedding in Santo Amaro were breathtaking.
CP

Camila & Pedro

Fortaleza, Brazil

We had our elopement in Atins and Edy captured every emotion. He exceeded all our expectations.
JL

Juliana & Lucas

Recife, Brazil

We hired Edy for our destination wedding and it was the best decision. He takes care of everything with such care.
AT

Amanda & Thiago

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The photos on the dunes at sunset turned out surreal. Edy knows exactly the best times and angles.
Fernanda & Bruno

Fernanda & Bruno

Goiânia, Brazil

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Santo Amaro, June 2024
Mariana and Robson during pre-wedding session on the dunes of Santo Amaro, Lençóis Maranhenses

Mariana and Robson flew from São Paulo to live a day in the dunes.

When Mariana first wrote to me, she said she had always dreamed of photos on white sand dunes. Robson wanted to surprise her with something she would never forget. They flew from São Paulo to São Luís without knowing anyone in the region.

I picked them up at the airport and we drove together to Santo Amaro. Along the way, we planned the best spots, outfit changes and the exact time for golden hour. When we arrived at the dunes and Mariana saw the lagoons for the first time, she cried before I even lifted my camera.

Three hours of shooting, four outfit changes, lagoons that gleamed like mirrors and a sunset that painted everything gold. At the end, Robson told me: Edy, this was the best day of our lives. Seventy-one photos tell this story. Every single one is real.

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Pre-Wedding Album

Mariana & Robson

Lençóis Maranhenses · 30×30cm Album · Photographic cover

Cover of the pre-wedding album of Mariana & Robson, Lençóis Maranhenses

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Packages designed for your perfect experience.

Crystal-clear lagoon season: April to October. Limited dates available each month.

Check availability for your preferred date before the schedule fills up.

( For couples who know what they want )

Essential

One and a half hour session

1h30
R$ 2.300 (~$451 USD)
  • Min. 200 edited photos
  • Transportation from São Luís included
  • Professional online gallery
  • Sneak peek within 72 hours
  • Full delivery in 10 business days
Book Essential
Most Popular

( The couples' favorite )

Complete

Two-hour session

2 Hours
R$ 2.700 (~$529 USD)
  • Min. 300 edited photos
  • Transportation from São Luís included
  • Professional online gallery
  • Unlimited outfit changes
  • Sneak peek within 72 hours
  • Full delivery in 10 business days
Book Complete
Premium

( Photo + Video + Drone )

VIP Cinematic

The full experience

Photography (3h)R$ 2.700 (~$529 USD)
Video + DroneR$ 1.900 (~$373 USD)
TotalR$ 4.600 (~$902 USD)
  • Min. 300 edited photos
  • Cinematic video (1 to 2 minutes)
  • All raw videos included at no extra cost
  • 6 aerial drone videos in high resolution
  • Professional online gallery
  • Sneak peek within 72 hours
Book VIP

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Cash / Wire

5% off

Bank transfer or USD cash accepted

Credit card

Up to 6x

Via Stripe, no extra fees

Deposit + balance

30% + 70%

Deposit to book, balance one day before the session

International clients: we accept USD cash on the day of the session, credit card via Stripe, or bank transfer via Wise. USD prices shown are approximate, based on current exchange rate.

Included in every package

Min. 300 individually edited photos
Transportation from São Luís to the session location
Professional online gallery with unlimited downloads
Sneak peek of 5 to 10 photos within 72 hours
Full delivery within 10 business days
Every photo delivered, no extra charges per image

Prices subject to change. Get in touch to check date availability.

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Priscilla Miranda, professional makeup artist and image consultant with international experience, specializing in photo sessions in Lençóis Maranhenses

Priscilla Miranda

Makeup Artist and Image Consultant

ParisNova YorkLos AngelesWashington DCCancúnBuenos AiresSantiagoSão PauloRio de JaneiroMinas Gerais

Priscilla Miranda joins most of my sessions in Lençóis Maranhenses. She is a professional makeup artist with international experience, having worked with couples in Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Cancún, Buenos Aires and Santiago.

Her work goes beyond makeup. Priscilla acts as the image consultant for the session: she helps choose looks, advises on colors and fabrics that work best on the dunes, plans every visual detail in advance and provides full support before and during the entire session.

She travels with me in the same car to the session location. You don't need to worry about finding a professional in the region, coordinating logistics or paying separate transportation.

Skin, eyes, lips and hair prepared with professional products that resist heat, wind and lagoon water. Touch-ups at every outfit change. The result shows in every photo.

Makeup and Image Consulting

Full service at the session location

R$ 700 (~$137)

  • Look consulting and visual planning
  • Professional makeup and hair
  • Heat and wind resistant products
  • Full support during the session
  • Touch-ups at every outfit change
  • Transportation included (travels with Edy)
View Priscilla's work@priscillamiiranda_

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No fine print. No surprises.

I know how this market works. Many photographers attract clients with low prices but hide important costs. With me, what you see is what you pay.

Other photographers

  • Advertise low prices, then charge for transportation
  • Deliver only 20 to 50 selected photos
  • Charge extra for additional photos or premium packages
  • Live in other cities, know little about the region
  • Client has to handle transport and logistics alone
  • Surprise charges appear at payment time

With me

  • Transportation from São Luís always included, no surprises
  • I deliver at least 300 edited photos, all individually treated
  • You receive ALL photos from the session, at no extra cost
  • I have lived in São Luís for 27 years, I know every dune and lagoon
  • I pick you up at the São Luís airport or hotel, round trip
  • Fixed price, no surprises, up to 6x interest-free on card
Quality guarantee on delivered work

My commitment is to your experience. If anything does not turn out as agreed, talk to me and we will work it out together.

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Wedding in Lençóis Maranhenses?

I coordinate the full setup for couples who want to celebrate on the dunes. I have trusted local partners in São Luís and Barreirinhas to make your mini wedding in Lençóis Maranhenses a complete experience.

Officiant and Pastor

Religious ceremonies and personalized celebrations on the dunes

Decoration

Full setup for an intimate ceremony in Lençóis

Makeup and Hair

Experienced professionals who travel to the session location

Dune Transfers

4×4 vehicles with experienced local drivers

Want to plan your mini wedding in Lençóis?

Tell me your idea and I will put together a personalized quote with the full setup, photography, video and partners included.

Talk about my mini wedding

/How It Works

(4 steps)

From first contact to delivered photos

Step 1

Contact

Reach out on WhatsApp and tell me your idea

Step 2

Planning

We define date, location, route and looks

Step 3

Session

I pick you up in São Luís and we live the experience together

Step 4

Delivery

Receive your online gallery within 30 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sessions in Lençóis Maranhenses

Yes, always. I live in São Luís, about 260 km from Lençóis Maranhenses National Park. All transportation to Barreirinhas, Santo Amaro or Atins is already included in every package.

Yes. I pick you up at the airport or hotel in São Luís and we travel together comfortably to the session location. The trip takes about 4 hours and is part of the experience.

May to September are the ideal months. That is when the lagoons are at their fullest, with shades of blue and emerald green. July and August are the peak months.

Yes, no problem. I can pick you up directly in Barreirinhas, Atins or Santo Amaro on the session day. If you prefer to travel with me from São Luís in the same car, that is also possible at no extra cost. The package price remains the same in either scenario, since transportation and logistics for the day are already included.

Full delivery takes up to 10 business days. I send a sneak peek of 5 to 10 photos within 72 hours after the session.

Of course! In the Complete package, outfit changes are unlimited. In the Essential, I recommend up to 2 looks to make the most of the time.

Yes. I have photographed dozens of elopements and destination weddings on the dunes. I have partner officiants who organize everything in the region.

I work with a 30% deposit to book the date and the remainder can be paid in up to 6 interest-free installments. I accept PIX, bank transfer and credit card. International clients: USD cash, Stripe and Wise are also accepted.

No. You receive ALL the edited photos from the session, at no extra cost. I average 300 or more photos per session, depending on coverage time. I do not work with limited photo packages.

Yes! I coordinate the full setup through a network of trusted local partners, including officiant, decoration, makeup and dune transfer. For mini weddings, I prepare a personalized quote with everything included.

Yes. Beyond couple sessions, I shoot individual portraits, photo books, solo female sessions and quinceañera sessions in Lençóis Maranhenses. The dunes and lagoons elevate any kind of session, whether for personal, professional or social media use.

The Essential package starts at R$ 2,300 for Santo Amaro (1h30, minimum 200 edited photos, transportation from São Luís included). For Barreirinhas the Essential starts at R$ 2,600 and for Atins R$ 2,900. The Complete package (2 hours, minimum 300 photos) starts at R$ 2,700. The VIP package with photography, video and drone (3 hours) starts at R$ 4,600. All packages can be paid in up to 6 interest-free installments on credit card or with 5% off via PIX or wire.

Yes, and they are some of the most emotional sessions I do. I document surprise marriage proposals on the dunes, vow renewals and special celebrations. I help plan the route and ideal timing so everything turns out perfectly, with the most beautiful light and scenery.

Yes. The Lençóis dunes are an extraordinary backdrop for maternity sessions and family portraits. The natural light of late afternoon enhances every moment. My wife, Priscilla Miranda, joins as professional makeup artist on most sessions, making sure everyone looks their best.

Santo Amaro has the most pristine lagoons and fewer tourists. It is my main base and where I shoot most sessions. Barreirinhas is the most well-known gateway to Lençóis, with larger tourist infrastructure and the famous Blue Lagoon. Atins is a rustic and charming village where the Preguiças River meets the sea, ideal for sessions with a beach and wild feel. I know every corner of all three and help you choose the best fit for your session.

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Complete Guide: Photo Sessions in Lençóis Maranhenses

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is an environmental protection area covering more than 155,000 hectares on the eastern coast of Maranhão, Brazil. It is formed by white sand dunes interlaced with crystal clear freshwater lagoons that fill during the rainy season.

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What are the Lençóis Maranhenses

The lagoons appear between January and May with the rains, peak between June and September, and start to dry up from October. This seasonal nature makes every visit unique. The landscapes change completely depending on the time of year.

Why have your photo session in Lençóis

Lençóis Maranhenses offers a landscape that exists nowhere else in the world: white sand dunes with crystal clear lagoons in shades of blue and emerald green. The combination of sand, water and light creates photographs with colors and textures impossible to replicate in a studio or any other destination.

For couples seeking pre-wedding sessions, elopements or destination weddings with unique scenery, Lençóis is the perfect choice. The photos become true works of art, with silhouettes at sunset on the dunes, reflections in the lagoons and the vast horizon as the backdrop.

Best time for a photo session in Lençóis Maranhenses

May to June: Lagoons starting to fill. Landscape with dry dunes and emerging lagoons. Fewer tourists. July and August (ideal): Lagoons at peak level, turquoise blue tones. The best period for photography. High season. September: Lagoons still full, beginning of the low season. A great time for sessions with more privacy.

Best locations for sessions in Lençóis Maranhenses

Barreirinhas: The main gateway to Lençóis. Access to the Blue and Bonita lagoons via 4x4 vehicles. Full tourist infrastructure. Ideal for sessions with easy access. Santo Amaro do Maranhão: Access to exclusive and less visited lagoons. Higher dunes and more dramatic scenery. A local photographer is essential to find the best spots. Atins: A rustic and charming village where the Preguiças River meets the sea. The perfect setting for elopements and intimate ceremonies.

How to get to Lençóis Maranhenses

The starting point is São Luís, the capital of Maranhão. Marechal Cunha Machado Airport (SLZ) receives daily flights. From São Luís to Barreirinhas it is approximately 260 km (4 hours by car along the BR-402). Edy Souza offers airport or hotel pickup, with transportation included in every package.

What to wear for the session on the dunes

Light clothing in pale tones (white, off-white, beige, light blue) works best on the white dunes. Long, flowing dresses create movement in the photos. Avoid heels. Sandals or bare feet are ideal on the sand. Edy Souza offers personalized wardrobe consulting.

How much does a photo session in Lençóis Maranhenses cost

The Essential package starts at R$ 2,300 (1h30, minimum 200 edited photos). The Complete package starts at R$ 2,700 (2 hours, minimum 300 edited photos). The VIP Cinematic package starts at R$ 4,600 (3 hours, minimum 300 photos, cinematic video and drone). All include transportation from São Luís, professional editing and a private online gallery. Prices vary by location (Santo Amaro, Barreirinhas or Atins).

Why hire a specialist local photographer

Edy Souza has lived in São Luís for 27 years and knows every dune, every lagoon and every moment of light. He knows which lagoons are full each week, which routes are passable, where to find privacy for the couple, and the exact angles for the perfect golden hour. He handles all the transport logistics, route planning and pose direction.

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