/Session guide · Lençóis Maranhenses
Your session in the Lençóis begins long before the click.
The biggest question for anyone coming to be photographed in the dunes is one: what to wear. This guide answers it with calm and strategy, so you arrive confident and leave with photos you'll want to frame.
/First things first
Relax. The day is already going to work out.
I've been doing this almost every day for 27 years. I'll guide and direct you the whole time, and I'll never ask for anything that feels forced. It's normal for the first ten minutes to feel awkward. After that, I promise, you forget the camera and just enjoy.
Arrive light
Sleep well, eat something and come without rush. A hurried, stressed person shows in the photo. A relaxed one does too.
I lead the way
You don't need to know how to pose. I show you everything, step by step. Your only job is to trust and be present.
No rigid expectations
Wind, light, an unexpected laugh. We embrace whatever the day brings. That's where the real magic is born.
The goal
It's not just a pretty photo. It's keeping this exact chapter of your life, just the way it is today.
/The golden rule
The outfit doesn't compete with the landscape. It converses with the white sand, the blue water and the golden light. When the clothes belong to the scenery, you become part of a work of art.
/No panic
Never thought about this? Great. This is exactly for you.
You don't need to understand fashion or own a magazine wardrobe. The dunes have a simple logic, and once you understand the palette, the fabrics and your own style, choosing the look stops being a problem and becomes part of the fun. From here on, I'll show you everything.
/Colors
The palette that blooms in the dunes
The right colors make the skin glow and harmonize with the white sand and the blue lagoons. The wrong ones steal the attention and blow out in the photo.
✓ They work beautifully
Light, earthy, soft tones that belong to the nature of the place.
× Better to avoid
Anything that competes for attention with you or disappears into the scenery.
- Large prints, strong stripes and logos
- Neon or highly saturated colors (hot pink, bright orange, lime green)
- Absolute black, which tends to feel heavy and contrast too much with the sand
- Flat, icy white on pieces with no texture (it blows out in the sun)
- Identical outfits on both of you, in the same color from head to toe
- Stiff, starched fabrics that don't move with the wind
/Fabrics & drape
In the Lençóis, the wind is your ally
Light, flowing fabrics come to life in the dunes. They move, create layers and give that cinematic feeling. The more movement, the more emotion in the photo.
- Long, flowing dressesChiffon, mousseline, tulle and silk. They are the kings of this landscape. The more it flies, the better.
- Linen and natural fabricsLight, breathable and elegant in the heat. Perfect for anyone.
- Layers and overlaysCapes, scarves and veils create depth and dance in the wind.
- Stay away from the overly structuredStiff, starched pieces block the movement and look static.
/The heart of this guide
What is your style?
Everyone has an essence. Tap the one that feels most like you and I'll show you the exact direction of palette, fabrics and mood for your session. No doubt, no guesswork.
Romantic & Ethereal
Soft tones, fabrics that float and a fairy-tale atmosphere, as if everything were born from the same golden late-afternoon light.
- Palette
- Off-white, nude, champagne and soft rosé
- Fabrics
- Chiffon, tulle and mousseline with lots of movement
- The counterpoint
- Off-white or sand linen, light and easygoing
- Mood
- Golden hour, close to the water, lots of embraces and closeness
/The two of you, or just you
In tune, without a uniform
The secret isn't dressing the same, it's making the looks talk to each other. Choose two or three colors that converse and spread them across the outfits. And it doesn't matter who you are: two grooms, two brides, a couple or you alone building your own. The logic is the same.
The look that flies
Movement and lightness. Long, flowing dresses, floaty fabrics, loose sleeves and slits that come to life in the wind. Nude, earthy and champagne tones flatter the skin in the golden light. It's the choice that yields the most cinematic photos in the dunes.
The linen look
Effortless elegance. Linen in light tones, a light shirt with sleeves you can roll up, loosely draped tailoring. Comfortable in the heat and impeccable in the photo. It works on its own or as a counterpoint to a more flowing look.
- Skin-tone underwear beneath light pieces, so nothing shows through.
- Bring a hair tie and pins to alternate between hair down and up.
Two looks, the same harmony.
/Details that matter
What's on your feet and hands
Barefoot wins
Heels don't work on soft sand. Bare feet are beautiful and natural. If you like, bring flat sandals for a few shots and details.
Accessories that shine
A straw hat, a floating veil, a dried-flower bouquet, a light cape. Small details the wind turns into a scene. Manicured nails show in the hands and on the ring.
/Where we'll shoot
Three sceneries, the same magic.
The white dunes and crystal-clear lagoons repeat across all three places, so all the color and fabric logic in this guide applies to any of them. What changes is the character of each scenery, and that's what can inspire your look.
Santo Amaro
My backyard. The most preserved lagoons and almost no tourists around. The dunes are taller and more imposing, which gives the photos a grand, cinematic feel. Since we have total privacy, it's the perfect place to be bold: long dresses with lots of volume, statement looks and unhurried outfit changes. Earthy and golden tones converse beautifully with the vastness of the sand.
/Planning
How many looks to bring
Each outfit change completely shifts the mood of the photos. Plan calmly to make the most of every minute of light.
Essential Package
A 1h30 session. Up to two well-chosen looks to make the most of the time.
Complete Package
2 hours with unlimited outfit changes. The practical recommendation is up to three looks: one romantic, one casual and one statement.
VIP Photo & Video
2h30 of photo and video. Up to four looks, with room for a swim in the lagoon and plenty of variety.
Lençóis Expedition
The whole day in the park, from morning to sunset. Up to five looks, with the production refreshed for the afternoon light and time to spare for variety.
/Before leaving home
The day's checklist
In the outfit bag
- Clothes on hangers or well folded, without wrinkles (they show in the photo)
- Accessories separated by look (hat, veil, jewelry, flowers)
- A spare change of clothes and a towel, in case you go into the lagoon
For the day's comfort
- Sunscreen and plenty of water (the sun is strong and there is no shade)
- Sunglasses for the breaks between photos
- A light snack to recharge
- If you booked makeup, Priscilla takes care of everything with heat and water resistant products
- The main thing: good spirits and the will to live the day
/How the day will go
From meeting to photo delivery
Final alignment
I confirm the location and time and answer any pending questions about the looks. If you like, send me photos of the outfits and I'll approve them in advance.
I meet you
We agree in advance on the meeting point and the best light hour, and I meet you at the session location, or I travel with you along the way when the transfer is longer, as in Barreirinhas and Atins, with my access included when you book the tour. Everything planned so we can enjoy every scene at ease.
The golden hour
The most beautiful light of the day. It's when the magic happens in the dunes and lagoons. Everything is planned so we make the most of this moment.
Your photos arrive
Your complete gallery arrives within 10 business days, in high resolution and ready to download. I'll let you know personally as soon as it's live.
/For inspiration
Real sessions, in the dunes
See how the palette, the fabrics and the light come together in real sessions. Let it inspire your style.
/One last tip, the most important
Unsure about an outfit? Show me first.
Picked your looks and that insecurity hit? Send me a photo on WhatsApp. I'll help you choose, fine-tune the palette and make sure everything is perfect before the big day. That's what I'm here for.
Send my looks to EdyI can't wait to photograph you.Edy Souza & Priscilla Miranda