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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

No two sessions in Lençóis Maranhenses are alike. 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 silhouette drawn by the sun setting 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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/Gallery

(12 photos)

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

/About

(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 am a local photographer specialized in Lençóis Maranhenses. Living the park day after day 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 best 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
Highlights

Top Regional Photographer

Member of the Brazilian Photographers Association

Natural Light Specialist

/About Photography in Lençóis

Professional Photography in Lençóis Maranhenses

27 Years of Experience

Edy Souza is a local specialist photographer in Lençóis Maranhenses. 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 Lençóis photographer, Edy knows the park from the inside: which lagoon in Santo Amaro holds the bluest water, which corners of Atins stay quiet near the mouth of the Preguiças, and the spot on the Barreirinhas dunes where golden hour delivers its best frames.

Best Time for Sessions

From June to September the lagoons are at their peak, 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
Golden hour between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM

Included in Every Package

  • Planning video call before the session
  • Location and timing guidance
  • Direction of natural poses
  • Professional individualized editing
  • Private online gallery for high-resolution download

Access to the dunes and lagoons arranged by the couple through a licensed local tour operator (4x4 transport)

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 on the Lençóis dunes

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 50% deposit, balance payable in installments. Clients from other states receive full assistance.

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/Experience

(500+)

Thank you so much for all the help and patience to make this moment not only unforgettable but also memorable. Everything was great.

Júlia & Guilherme, marriage proposal in Atins

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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/MA

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

Mariana & Robson

São Paulo/SP

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

Fernanda & Felipe

Goiânia/GO

The session turned out beautiful. Everyone who sees it is impressed by the photos.
Winnie & José

Winnie & José

Santo Amaro/MA

/A real story

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.

We arranged to meet in Santo Amaro and drove together to the dunes. 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.

/Why it's different

An exclusive session, not a tour snapshot

In Lençóis there are two ways to come home with photos: the quick snapshot taken in the middle of a group tour, and a session planned from start to finish for you. My work is the second kind. I specialize in couples, pre-wedding, elopement and destination weddings, and every session is an exclusive production, with a plan built around the best light and around your story.

Only yours, from start to finish

No group, no rush. The plan, the timing and the pace of the session are designed for you, away from the flow of the tours.

Direction in every shot

27 years and more than 500 couples photographed. I guide every pose and every moment, and you are never left wondering what to do.

Planning before the big day

We hold an online meeting to align the plan, answer your questions and sort out the looks. You arrive at the session confident and relaxed, with no surprises.

Full delivery, no fine print

At least 150 edited photos in the Essential and 200 in the other packages, all delivered in a professional gallery. There is no buying photos afterwards here: what I shoot and edit is yours.

That is what the investment covers: not a photo session, an experience with a beginning, a middle and a delivery.

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Packages designed for your session in Lençóis.

Crystal-clear lagoon season: June to September. 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. 150 edited photos
  • 4x4 access to the dunes by the couple (local operator)
  • Planning video call before the session
  • Curation of the best dunes, lagoons and light hours
  • Tips on looks and styling, from someone who understands couples
  • Professional online gallery
  • 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. 200 edited photos
  • 4x4 access to the dunes by the couple (local operator)
  • Planning video call before the session
  • Curation of the best dunes, lagoons and light hours
  • Tips on looks and styling, from someone who understands couples
  • Professional online gallery
  • Unlimited outfit changes
  • 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. 200 edited photos
  • Cinematic video (1 to 2 minutes)
  • All raw videos included at no extra cost
  • 6 aerial drone videos in high resolution
  • 4x4 access to the dunes by the couple (local operator)
  • Planning video call before the session
  • Curation of the best dunes, lagoons and light hours
  • Tips on looks and styling, from someone who understands couples
  • Professional online gallery
  • Full delivery in 10 business days
Book VIP
The top of the line

Lençóis Expedition

The full-day session in the park, from the morning lagoons to the sunset

starting at R$ 10,200

See it on the pricing page

Drone Videos: R$ 1,800 add-on for the Essential and Complete packages, with 3 edited aerial videos and the Aerial Collection. Details on the pricing page

/Payment Options

Upfront

5% off

PIX or bank transfer

Credit card

4x interest-free

No surcharge on the price

Deposit + balance

50% + 50%

Deposit to book, balance up to one day before the session

International clients: payment by international credit card through a secure Stripe link, in two steps, with prices in Brazilian reais converted automatically by your card. Details on the pricing page

Included in every package

Min. 150 photos in the Essential and 200 in the other packages, individually edited
Access to the dunes and lagoons arranged by the couple through a licensed local tour operator (4x4 transport)
Planning video call before the session
Curation of the best dunes, lagoons and light hours
Tips on looks and styling, from someone who understands couples
Professional online gallery with unlimited downloads
Full delivery within 10 business days
Every photo delivered, no extra charges per image

/How getting to the dunes works

I am your photographer, not a travel agency, and that is good news: every detail of the plan is designed for the photos. Entry to the dunes and lagoons is regulated and handled by 4x4 vehicles from licensed local tour operators, arranged and paid directly by you, at rates set by the region. That way you choose the best time and tour, and I meet you at the agreed spot to do the session. In Santo Amaro there is only a small dune-access fee, of R$ 10; Barreirinhas and Atins have no fee. I guide you through everything in advance, with no surprises on the day.

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

/Tailor-made wedding

Getting married in Lençóis? Every celebration calls for its own package.

No two weddings here are alike. Some couples hold only the ceremony on the dunes, some start the day with a session and end at the altar, some add a dinner, a party and a second day of photos. That is why I do not sell off-the-shelf wedding packages: tell me your plan in one minute, your answers arrive organized on my WhatsApp and I invite you to an online meeting. You leave it with a tailor-made proposal, with no surprises.

  1. 1Tell me the plan (1 minute)
  2. 2Online meeting
  3. 3Tailor-made proposal
Where
What you are planning(choose one or more options)
How the day will go
Guests
Coverage
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(Edy & Priscilla)

A team that takes care of your image from every angle

In the Lençóis, you don't need to coordinate separate professionals. I lead the photography and the experience from start to finish, and Priscilla, by my side, guides makeup, hair, colors and looks. Two people, one single care for your image.

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 a separate transfer.

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
  • No separate transfer cost, Priscilla travels with Edy
View Priscilla's work@priscillamiiranda_

/Transparency

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

  • 4x4 access to the dunes explained clearly, with no surprise on the price
  • I deliver at least 150 photos in the Essential and 200 in the other packages, all individually treated
  • You receive ALL photos from the session, at no extra cost
  • A local photographer who knows the dunes and lagoons like few others
  • I guide the logistics and the best light hours; you just enjoy it
  • Fixed price, no surprises, up to 4x 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.

/Mini Wedding

(Partner Network)

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 meet you at the destination and we live the experience together

Step 4

Delivery

Receive your online gallery within 10 business days

/FAQ

(21 questions)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sessions in Lençóis Maranhenses

The internal transfer to the dunes and lagoons of Lençóis is done by 4x4 through accredited local tour operators and is arranged by the couple. That way you choose the best time and tour, and I meet you at the agreed spot to do the session.

Yes, in every package. Before the day, we have a video call to align the route, answer your questions and sort out the looks, and I point out the best light hours and curate the settings that best fit your story. You arrive at the session relaxed and confident.

Not at all, and it's actually better. Nobody arrives knowing how to pose. I guide the entire session with simple cues: where to look, how to walk, when to laugh. Natural movements, with no forced pose sequence, and within a few minutes you forget the camera. The most praised couples in my galleries are precisely the ones who arrived thinking they didn't know how to pose.

June 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.

It gets even simpler. We arrange to meet directly in Barreirinhas, Atins or Santo Amaro on the session day, at the time and spot that work best for you. The package price stays the same, and I guide you in advance on the 4x4 tour and the best light hours.

Full delivery takes up to 10 business days, with every edited photo in your online gallery.

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 50% deposit to book the date and the remainder can be paid in up to 4 interest-free installments. I accept PIX, bank transfer and credit card.

Yes. Couples from outside Brazil pay with an international credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) through a secure Stripe link, in two steps: 50% to reserve the date and 50% up to 1 day before the session. Prices are always in Brazilian reais (BRL), and your card automatically converts them to your currency at the day's exchange rate. I send the secure link over WhatsApp. The upfront PIX discount and the 4 interest-free installments are the conditions for domestic payment.

No. You receive ALL the edited photos from the session, at no extra cost. I average 200 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 150 edited photos). For Barreirinhas the Essential starts at R$ 2,600 and for Atins R$ 3,400. The Complete package (2 hours, minimum 200 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 4 interest-free installments on credit card or with 5% off via PIX or wire.

The Essential and the Complete are photography packages. To have aerial videos of your session, the Drone Videos add-on can be booked in advance: a professional pilot joins the session, you receive 3 edited videos and the rest become available in your Aerial Collection. The VIP Cinematic includes the full video experience, with an edited film of 1 to 2 minutes, drone videos and a video crew on the ground.

It's our full-day session: the morning at the lagoons during their best glow, between 9 and 11 am, a lunch break at a regional restaurant that I reserve myself and the couple pays on site, and the afternoon at different dunes and lagoons until sunset. The team captures video with camera and drone all day, and you receive at least 300 edited photos, a film of up to 3 minutes or 3 short videos, and all the day's material, with the entire Aerial Collection included. It's different from the VIP Cinematic, which remains the half-day cinema experience of 3 hours: the Expedition is for couples who want to live the park in full, from the first morning glow to the golden hour.

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.

I accompany you from the beginning to the end of the session in all three destinations. Entry to the park, however, is handled by accredited local drivers with 4x4 vehicles, as required by regulation, and that leg is arranged on location and paid directly to them, at set rates. You choose the best time and tour, and I meet you at the agreed spot to do the session.

No. The session is an exclusive photographic experience, with a plan designed for the best light and the most beautiful settings, away from the flow of conventional tours. If you would like to explore more of the region, I am happy to recommend local tours for another day of your trip.

/Complete Guide

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 at the end of September; from October to December the larger lagoons remain. This seasonal nature means no two visits are ever the same. 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, Lençóis is the right choice: 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

June: lagoons already at their peak and the park even quieter than at the height of the season. July and August (peak): lagoons at their fullest, turquoise blue tones. The best period for photography. High season. September: lagoons still full, slightly stronger winds and the 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 at the mouth of the Preguiças River, where the river meets the Atlantic. An ideal 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). From there, you make your own way to the base town, and I meet you at the agreed spot for the session.

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 150 edited photos). The Complete package starts at R$ 2,700 (2 hours, minimum 200 edited photos). The VIP Cinematic package starts at R$ 4,600 (3 hours, minimum 200 photos, cinematic video and drone). All include 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 been a local photographer for 27 years and knows the whole park: the dunes, the lagoons and the hours of light. He knows where the water is bluest each week, which routes are passable, where to find privacy for the couple, and the exact angles for golden hour. He takes care of the route planning, pose direction and all the preparation with the couple, and guides you on the accredited 4x4 access to the park.

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