Bruna Valença Photography

photographer and cinematographer from brazil. for inquiries: [email protected] instagram.com/brunavalenca

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Oporto trip shot with a kodak plus 200 :)

Prints for sale ✨ buy yours via private message or email [email protected]

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Franchesca 🖤

Photography @brunavalenca

Jewelry @pamela_bahre

Muah @inshadowtune

Styling @pamela_bahre

Model @___martinesss___

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Polaroids for new york artist Mamma Cleo 🖤✨ 2026, Barcelona

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What happens when you turn the camera toward yourself? My ebook Reflections explores self-portrait photography as a tool for creativity, healing, and self-knowledge.

Inside:

✨ Creative exercises

🎞 A step-by-step Polaroid emulsion lift tutorial

✍️ Writing prompts for reflection

Read here: https://brunavalenca.gumroad.com/l/reflections

"A journey of self-discovery through self portraiture"

Discover your authentic self through the lens.Reflections is a deeply personal and visually poetic guide by Brazilian artist and photographe

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These images are 35mm self-portraits, later altered with chemicals. I’m interested in letting the image break, stain, and transform, just like the body and the mind do.

This way of working with photography became central to my practice and eventually led me to write Reflections, my eBook about self-portraiture, healing, and experimentation.

Inside, I share how techniques like film manipulation and emulsion lift help me translate emotion into image.

Reflections is now available on Gumroad! Get your copy here: https://brunavalenca.gumroad.com/l/reflections

"A journey of self-discovery through self portraiture"

Discover your authentic self through the lens.Reflections is a deeply personal and visually poetic guide by Brazilian artist and photographe

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Creating with freedom ❤️✨ Transforming the image with confidence. That’s what I teach on my 1st Ebook “Reflections”

Through seven immersive chapters on photography and feminist art, +20 creative exercises, I invite you to deconstruct perfection, reclaim your narrative, and see yourself with empathy and compassion.

Get your copy here! ✨

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✨ Polaroid Emulsion Lift as a Tool for Self-Discovery

In this video, I’m sharing a Polaroid Emulsion Lift on glass using one of my self-portraits. I love this technique because of its unpredictability, the image literally transforms in your hands.

That’s why I teach this full process step-by-step in my eBook Reflections. Experimenting with image, texture, and form isn’t just creative play, it’s a powerful way to explore who we are beneath the surface.

If you want to dive into this practice and reconnect with your own gaze:

Download here -

✨ https://brunavalenca.gumroad.com/l/reflections

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✨ Discover Your Essence Through Self-Portrait Photography ✨I’m thrilled to share my latest eBook, “Reflections, a journey of self-discovery through the lens of personal photography. “ A visual and poetic guide that invites you to explore how photography can become a transformative tool for empowerment, emotional healing, and creative expression.

Reflections includes:

- 46 pages of a new way of seeing Photography

- +20 Creative exercises to explore your inner world

- Step by step of the Polaroid Emulsion Lift process

- Insights on the female gaze and inspirations from feminist artists like Frida Kahlo, Cindy Sherman, and Claude Cahun.

🔗 Get your copy here

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✨ Berlin on Film — LomoChrome Color ’92 Sun-Kissed ✨

There’s something about Berlin that asks to be photographed in analog. The layers of history, the raw edges, the vibrant colors hidden in unexpected corners, they all feel more alive on film.

Totally recommend this roll it’s my absolute favorite now!

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Ashley shot with Fomapan 🖤

Pros of film (Fomapan):

Unique texture and grain that digital can’t replicate.

Tonal richness and depth in black & white.

Forces intentionality — every frame counts.

Timeless, archival quality.

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In the quiet intimacy of a hotel room in Lloret de Mar, on the Costa Brava, I captured myself through the lens of my analog camera. I used a Kodak Gold 200 roll, but pushed it to ISO 400, seeking deeper contrast and a more pronounced grain — almost as if the texture became part of my own skin.

Kodak Gold 200 🩵

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Excited to share my latest photoshoot with an amazing team and a new blog post!

Model: Ashley FRANCINA MODELS

Beauty: Alicia Garrido

Styling: Gabriela Toledo

#FashionPhotography #Photography

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Bts of my next shoot with an amazing team ✨🩵

visit my blog for more!

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Domina la Fotografía Móvil con los Mejores ✨

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Descubre el Master aquí :)

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Almost 2 years living in Barcelona. ✨ Self Portrait, polaroid dyed with coffee and watercolor ink, 2025

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Whether you're just starting out in photography or have years of experience behind the lens, there’s always more to learn and discover. For me, books have been an essential part of that journey. Read more about them up on my blog! ✨

Read here!

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Choosing the right lens can transform the way you capture portraits. Each lens has its own personality, offering different looks and styles. Here’s a breakdown of the best lenses for portrait photography and how they can elevate your shots:

1. 24–70mm f/2.8 – The Versatile Storyteller

This is the lens I used during my recent moody portrait session. Its range allows you to go from wide, environmental portraits to tighter, more intimate shots without switching lenses. The f/2.8 aperture also helps create beautiful background separation, adding depth and focus to your subjects.

Best For: Street portraits, lifestyle photography, environmental shots.

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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM - Objetivo para Canon (Distancia Focal 24-70mm, Apertura f/2.8-22, Zoom óptico 3X,diámetro: 82mm) Negro : Ama

2. 50mm f/1.8 – The Nifty Fifty

A favorite among photographers for its affordability and sharpness. Its perspective is close to what the human eye sees, making it perfect for natural-looking portraits.

Best For: Everyday portraits, low-light situations, travel photography.

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Read more up on my blog! ❤️