photographer, human connector, beauty seeker, retail strategist, dog person, visual storyteller, self-deprecating joke maker and a hugger. I document people.

HI, I'M MARIA FERNANDA LIMA

Lifestyle Photography in Vancouver: Authentic, Beautiful, Timeless

Capture life’s most precious moments with a professional lifestyle photographer in Vancouver. Whether it’s candid family portraits, personal branding sessions, or an intimate couple’s photoshoot, I specialize in creating images that tell your unique story.

Amid a world of heavily filtered faces, AI-generated portraits, and insecurities about our bodies and looks, I am here to celebrate your genuine, candid, and fleeting beauty. Trust me, I know where to find it.

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I believe in celebrating the impermanence of our bodies and our identities. That's why I encourage women to invest in self-love sessions at different stages of their lives, so they can always remember exactly who they were and how they felt when the photos were taken.

Photography wasn't my initial career choice, but it found me at the perfect moment. I've always sought and discovered beauty in everything and everyone around me, and my cameras help me capture this beauty just as I see it. Having faced my own challenges with self-acceptance and body image, my priority is to make all my subjects feel comfortable, even when they're not feeling their best. My goal is to show you how I see you, so you can find that same beauty within yourself.

  • ‘I did my maternity session with Mafe a few days ago and I am still digesting these perfect moments that she captured from me. She has such an incredible and artistic sense, also she's so kind, always smiling and making the environment so light, so fun. I couldn't be happier with the result.’

    Beatriz - Maternity Session Client

  • ‘Mafe was extremely professional as was her assistant. She made me feel confident and I felt like I was in a Vogue shoot! Loved my photos. Highly recommend.’

    Simi - Headshot Session

  • ‘I had a maternity photoshoot with Mafe, and I'm glad I did. My husband and I wanted lifestyle photos, and Mafe captured them. She's a great professional with a sensibility that goes beyond talent. I recommend her photo services!’

    Helga - Maternity & Family Session

  • ‘We asked Fernanda to take some family photos for us. It was a wonderful experience. She is very easy to work with, from sending recommendations to trying to shape the process around you. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.’

    Sukhi - Family Session

  • 'I highly recommend Fernanda. I found her through a FB post, and checked her website and was mesmerized, I saw in her portfolio beautiful women who captured simplicity yet elegance, and that's when I realized I wanted to do the photoshoot with her. Our photoshoot turned out great, it was more than I expected, which made me love myself. I felt comfortable working with her, she guided me throughout the photoshoot.'

    Jade - Self-Expression Session