Thiago Gimenes
São Paulo Photographer | Wedding, Family, Women
CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL FINDS PASSION IN PHOTOGRAPHY
I was born in São Paulo, in the distant 1980s and decided to embrace photography after almost 20 years working in the creative field at communication agencies. In this change I had the great pleasure of meeting great masters who helped me a lot and who are references to this day, like the great teachers Clício Barroso Fh. and Thales Trigo, from Contraste Estudos Fotográfico, where I was a student and now I have the honor of being part of the team of teachers. In addition to studying with some of the best photographers in Brazil (and in the world), I also had the honor of photographing for advertising agencies, press relations, covering corporate events and making portraits, having published works in several magazines (printed and online) and portals. I believe in love, I believe it's not just a feeling, it is the most powerful force of the universe. I believe in stories, good stories are the most beautiful way to preserve and spread the power of love. I believe in photography, I believe it is the most atemporal way of telling good stories. I believe in empathy, and that is the entrance door to tell love stories with photographs. I believe photography is the least important thing on a wedding day, but as time goes by, it becomes the most powerful witness of the love and joy felt that day. That's why I believe in candid photos, carefully grab a little moment of emotion and togetherness, and preserve it for the days to come. I don't believe in creating epic photos with beautiful poses and perfect smiles. I want people to be themselves to live and share the love and I'll be there to tell the stories. and my business is all about what I believe.
Thiago Gimenes, a São Paulo-based photographer, specializes in capturing genuine images across weddings, family gatherings, and personal portraits. His wedding photography is renowned for its documentary style, focusing on emotions and authentic interactions rather than posed, artificial scenes. Thiago emphasizes capturing sincere smiles, joyous tears, and warm embraces, allowing couples and their guests to immerse themselves fully in the celebration while he unobtrusively documents every heartfelt detail. His approach ensures that each wedding album is a vivid journey through time, highlighting the true essence of love. Additionally, Thiago offers pre-wedding photoshoots that provide couples with an opportunity to pause during the chaos of wedding planning and simply enjoy each other’s company. These shoots are set in locations that hold personal meaning, making the photos even more special. For portraits, explored on his portrait page, Thiago captures individuals in their most authentic light, helping enhance personal imagery for social media and beyond, ultimately boosting self-esteem and creating lasting impressions.
19 WPJA Spotlight
2 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography
23 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits
12 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists
1 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles
The WPJA proudly recognizes Thiago Gimenes as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.
Wedding Elopement Multiple Picture Galleries (2)
Thiago Gimenes chronicles small weddings and elopements from beginning to end. In this sense, it is no different from any other wedding day. The emphasis is on documenting key moments, capturing spontaneous displays of emotion, and telling the real story behind the elopement day. Below are wedding elopement story awards for Thiago Gimenes.
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