Hi, I’m Mauricio.

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I’m a portrait photographer based in Manly Beach, Australia. My art gallery and studio sit at the top of the hill overlooking the town, where I spend most days working, printing photographs, and meeting the women who come to collaborate or hire me.

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Portraits have always been my way of exploring people and understanding their stories. Over the years, my work naturally evolved into what is now the Intimate Stories project.

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Through this work, I photograph women during meaningful chapters of their lives, moments of reflection, change, or new beginnings. The sessions take place in the quiet familiarity of their own homes, using natural light to create portraits that feel honest and personal.

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What continues to amaze me is the level of trust involved. Inviting a photographer into your home and allowing yourself to be seen in such a genuine way requires courage, and I never take that lightly.

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Many of the women I photograph arrive feeling uncertain about how they will look in the photographs. But once the conversation begins and the camera fades into the background,  something natural happens: they begin to embrace the moment and become fully present.

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That moment, when someone sees themselves with fresh eyes, is the most rewarding part of this work.

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If you’re curious about the experience, the first step is simply a conversation.