I am a documentary photographer and visual artist based in Amsterdam. I have over ten years of experience capturing human interaction, live environments, and cultural events, translating them into intimate, narrative imagery. My practice explores embodied presence, women-centered perspectives, and contemporary visual culture through commissioned documentation and self-directed projects. Alongside documentary work, I develop conceptual research projects such as The Skin's Project and collaborate with artist collectives to experiment with form and audience reception. I work confidently with dynamic exhibition environments and provide editorial direction and curatorial guidance, always aiming for collaborative, team-oriented practice.

Emily Rocha Fonseca

I am a documentary photographer and visual artist based in Amsterdam. I have over ten years of experience capturing human interaction, live environments, and cultural events, translating them into intimate, narrative imagery. My practice explores embodied presence, women-centered perspectives, and contemporary visual culture through commissioned documentation and self-directed projects. Alongside documentary work, I develop conceptual research projects such as The Skin's Project and collaborate with artist collectives to experiment with form and audience reception. I work confidently with dynamic exhibition environments and provide editorial direction and curatorial guidance, always aiming for collaborative, team-oriented practice.

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I am a documentary photographer and visual artist based in Amsterdam. I have over ten years of experience capturing human interaction, live environments, and cultural events, translating them into intimate, narrative imagery. My practice explores embodied presence, women-centered perspectives, and contemporary visual culture through commissioned documentation and self-directed projects.

Alongside documentary work, I develop conceptual research projects such as The Skin’s Project and collaborate with artist collectives to experiment with form and audience reception. I work confidently with dynamic exhibition environments and provide editorial direction and curatorial guidance, always aiming for collaborative, team-oriented practice.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Documentary Photographer at Framed by Emily
January 1, 2015 - Present
Founder and documentary photographer with 10+ years capturing human interaction, live environments, and cultural events. Leads commissioned projects, documents live contexts, coordinates teams for fast-paced productions, and develops concept-driven storytelling with editorial guidance and curatorial input.
Invited Workshop Leader & Jury Member at Photography Competition – Artistic Practice (ING)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Led workshops and served as jury member for photography competitions, contributing to assessment and critical discourse within artistic practice.
Project Lead at The Skin's Project
January 1, 2020 - Present
Contemporary visual research on motherhood and embodied presence; development and dissemination of research outputs.
Collaborative Photography Initiative Lead at Aure Art Collective
January 1, 2021 - Present
Collaborative photography initiative focused on experimentation and creative briefs; contributed to concept development and fieldwork.

Education

Art Direction (ongoing) at ELVTR
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Developing Curatorial Concepts: Research & Creative Ideation at Node Center
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Bachelor's Degree at UFRJ
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Pharmacy Technician Degree at IFRJ
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

Qualifications

Art Direction
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026
Developing Curatorial Concepts: Research & Creative Ideation
January 11, 2030 - February 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other