Hi, I’m Cláudia

MA Linguistics and Freelance Photographer based in Amsterdam (but available anywhere)

Art is been in my life since I can remember. Some of my fondest memories involve arts and crafts in kindergarten where I was pushed to experiment with a wide-range of mediums, with the exception of, naturally, the digital.

I have always been curious about the Essence of things. What makes people who they are or how specific places become so special.

The Essence Collective appeared in my life as an opportunity to explore the world and a gateway to connect and collaborate with other creatives. The word Collective, reflects the fact that the final results you see are exist due to the artistic collaboration between me, other artists, and my clients.

As a photographer, it is very important for me that my work reflects my values. I prioritise working with brands and individuals whose mission is to make this world a little bit better. Moreover, my clients are not required to fit into a specific category/aesthetic. I work with real people and my work portrays them as such, without pushing certain fashion/beauty standards. For this reason, I will never alter faces nor bodies. I truly believe you are all worthy just as you are.

Warm,
Ecstatic (not static),
and full of emotion