Photographer in Zurich, Switzerland

About Mariana Beltrame

Mariana Lämmler Beltrame is an international photographer, artist, and mentor specializing in women’s photoshoots and portraits for over 16 years. Founder of the brands Mariana Beltrame Studios and Mariana Beltrame Academy.

 

Her work has been featured in magazines and photography collections, and she is widely recognized for her distinctive, artistic style. Throughout her career, she has developed her own methods for lighting, posing, and creative direction — continuously innovating the field of women’s photography.

 

With a diverse academic background, she holds a degree in Film (Una – Brazil), a photography extension from AUB (England), and a postgraduate degree in Contemporary Arts (UEMG – Brazil).

 

Mariana’s work blends art, elegance, and sensitivity, offering refined, high-quality experiences designed to celebrate the modern woman.

My History, My Words

“I always knew I would be an artist. Creating and expressing myself was always my way of existing. What I didn’t know back them was that I could use my talent to transform women.

 

I come from a simple family in a small town in Brazil. But I was given an incurable energy full of dreams and hopes, even though nothing around me could match my desires. I believe I was born this way: restless and curious.

 

At the age of 15, I discovered photography. At that time, I was a teenager not too happy about what I saw in the mirror. But one day, while photographing myself, I discovered a powerful tool for changing the perspective about me and my dichotomies. And just like that, my self-portraits were born, which later open a path for photographing women.

 

I left home at 17 and went to the capital of my state Minas Gerais, a city called Belo Horizonte. I studied film and start my career in photography.

 

I started shooting professionally in 2008, focusing on women photoshoots, mostly boudoir and portraits. In 2009, I began to develop a deeper experience, observing and studying female self-image and self-esteem.

 

I worked hard and booked myself a immersive photography course in England in the summer of 2011. Later, I complete my postgraduate degree in Contemporary Arts, which was a childhood dream.

 

Through my studies, I developed a more artistic and refined vision about photography. I brought innovative elements to women photoshoots and transformed the public’s and the market’s view of women’s photography in my home country, Brazil.

 

I currently lead a successful business, providing high-quality photographic experiences. I also share my knowledge with my students through training and courses.

 

Every month, countless women experience a profound and transformative experience in front of my lens. And it is an honor to provide an unforgettable moment that they will carry forever.”

Highlights of Mariana Beltrame's career

2009 – Beginning of her career in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

2011 – Graduated in Film School.

2011 – Completed a Photography Extension Program in Bournemouth, England.

2011 – Held her first exhibitions, both collective and solo.

2013 – Taught her first workshop, invited by Editora Photos magazine.

2015 – Completed a postgraduate degree in Contemporary Arts.

2019 – Featured in Fotografe Magazine.

2021 – Published in the book “Coleção Gêneros da Fotografia: Nu Artístico” (Photography Genres Collection: Artistic Nude), alongside renowned photographers.

2021 – Served as a jury member for the Prime Photos Award, in the Women’s Portraits category.

2024 – Began her international career in Zurich, Switzerland.

2025 – Launched her exclusive mentorship program, designed for professional and high-achieving photographers.

Publications, Workshops, Lectures, and Exhibitions