I am a photographer specialising in circus, theatre and live performance. My background is in stagecraft, working with lighting, special effects and projections for companies such as Cirque du Soleil and Dragone. These experiences taught me how atmosphere is shaped and how stories live on stage.
I bring that awareness into my photography. With digital and film, I work to capture not only what is seen, but the feeling around it, the intensity of a performance, the light that shapes a gesture, the story that remains after the moment has passed.
Alongside performance, I create portraits and interiors with the same attention to light and presence. My aim in portraiture is to reflect a person back to themselves with honesty and clarity, revealing a perspective they may not have recognised before.
Across all subjects, I look for what lies beneath the surface, an emotion or a detail waiting to be recognised.
My work has taken me across many countries and creative environments, and I value collaboration with people from different backgrounds and cultures. These experiences inform the quiet, observant way I approach every project.
Let’s work together:
hello@anabeladesousa.com