“I live to make each moment count in and out of the frame.”

— Fernando Phillipi

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I'm a photographer based in San Diego and Los Angeles, originally from southern Brazil. Since a young age, I’ve been fascinated by movies and visual storytelling. They have shaped the way I see the world, guided my creative path, and influenced the course of my life. My background is in business and logistics, but over time, I felt a strong pull toward a more creative and human-centered path.

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I began my professional photography career in 2014, leaving the corporate world behind to focus on fashion and portrait work. In 2018, I turned my lens toward the ocean, shooting surfing. By 2023, I was capturing stills on film sets. I’m especially drawn to documentary photography, and I love working in a simple, minimalist way, embracing both the freedom and challenges it brings. In a world full of filters and fabrications, I believe honest and documentary-style photography matters more than ever.

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