Couple lying close together in golden evening light

Lucia Viana — California · Italy · Switzerland

Photographs that feel like scenes from a film

Hi, I'm Lucia — a Brazilian-American photographer capturing families, couples and meaningful moments between California and Europe, with movement, emotion and a cinematic sense of memory.

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Lucia holding her young son in soft natural light

(01) — A life between two continents

Based in California, at home in Italy

I spend most of the year in Irvine, California, photographing families and couples across Southern California — and every summer at our family home in the hills of Verona, working throughout Northern Italy and Switzerland.

My work is shaped by a lifetime of storytelling: studying Art History in Florence, fashion in Milan, and two decades across design, branding and art direction. Every session is approached with the eye of a photographer and the mindset of an art director.

About Lucia

(03) — Featured work

Scenes from real life

Explore locations

Brazil taught me warmth.
California taught me creativity.
Italy taught me beauty.
Switzerland taught me intention.

Lucia VianaPhotographer, designer & art director

(04) — The experience

From photoshoot to film scene

The full experience
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Before your session

We begin with a conversation about who you are, where you are traveling or living, and what this season of life feels like.

02

Location scouting

I recommend locations for light, movement and atmosphere — the California coast, a Verona street or a lakeside afternoon.

03

Styling & wardrobe

Wardrobe chosen to support the environment: natural fabrics, soft tones, texture and clothing that allows movement.

(05) — Travel dates

Where you'll find me

Travel schedule

California

January – May

Irvine, Orange County & Southern California

Italy

June – September

Verona, Lake Como, Venice & Lake Garda

Switzerland

June – September

Lugano & Ascona

Worldwide

By request

Destination commissions quoted individually