Photographer in Zurich, Switzerland

About Mariana Beltrame

Mariana Lämmler Beltrame is an international photographer, artist, and mentor with over 17 years of experience specializing in high-end portraits. Originally from Brazil, she is the founder of Mariana Beltrame Studios and Mariana Beltrame Academy.
 
Her work has been featured in magazines and photography collections, earning recognition for her distinctive artistic style. Throughout her career, she has developed proprietary methods for lighting, posing, and creative direction, continuously redefining how women are portrayed in the field of photography.
 
Drawing from a rich background in cinema, fine art, poetry, fashion, and photography, Mariana brings a truly unique perspective to her creative process. Her work seamlessly blends art, elegance, and emotional depth, offering refined, high-quality experiences designed to celebrate every individual story.

Highlights of Mariana Beltrame's career

2009 – Began her career as a photographer in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

2011 – Graduated from Film School.

2011 – Photography Extension Program at AUB (Arts University 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, one of the most prominent photography publications in Brazil.

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 – Expanded her international career to Zurich, Switzerland.

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

2026 – Fashion Workshop at Institue Français de La Mode (IFM – Paris).

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.”

Publications, Workshops, Lectures, and Exhibitions