
About
I'm Vinicius Vieira, a professional photographer based in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. I have been working with photography since 2014, building my experience through different projects, clients and environments in Brazil and abroad.
My relationship with photography started in childhood, photographing with my father's film cameras and a Polaroid that I still keep today. Years later, photography became more than a passion and turned into my profession.
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to photograph people, spaces, brands and events in different countries. An important part of this journey was my international experience aboard cruise ships, where I worked as a portrait photographer and also led a team of photographers. Working every day with people from different cultures taught me a great deal about direction, communication and, above all, the importance of knowing how to observe.
I bring that experience into every project I take on. I am drawn to photographs that feel natural, even when they are carefully considered. My approach moves between documentary observation and subtle direction, always trying to respect the context and the people involved.
Every assignment has its own needs. Before photographing, I try to understand what needs to be communicated, who is in front of the camera and how the images will ultimately be used. That understanding guides both the visual language and the way I approach the production.
Rather than following a fixed formula, my goal is to create images that feel meaningful to the people who receive them — whether they are meant to preserve a memory, present a person, give value to a space or communicate an idea.
This combination of experience, observation and adaptability is what I aim to bring to every new project.
2026
NCLH Management Training Program
Selected to participate in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' Management Training Program, focused on leadership development, team management, guest experience, and operational excellence within a global hospitality environment.


2025
Leica Ambassador Program & Advanced Leica System Training
Completed Leica System Training and became part of the Leica Ambassador Program, preparing to work aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's largest vessel during the Alaska season.
2024
World Press Photo Exhibition – Amsterdam
Visited the World Press Photo Exhibition in Amsterdam, one of the world's most prestigious showcases of visual storytelling and documentary photography.


2023
Norwegian Viva
Inaugural Team Member
Selected to join the inaugural photography team of Norwegian Viva, one of Norwegian Cruise Line's newest flagship vessels.

2023
Portrait Artist Specialist
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Specialized in high-end portrait photography, delivering personalized guest experiences and premium photographic products aboard Norwegian Cruise Line vessels.
2022
Destination Wedding
Punta Cana
Coverage for my first international destination wedding in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

2022
Sumaré Rodeo Festival
Official Press Team Leader
Led the official media coverage team for one of the largest rodeo events in the state of São Paulo, coordinating visual content production and event documentation.

2021
PUC-Campinas 80th Anniversary
Provided photographic coverage for the official celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas.


2020
Inspiration Photographers
Invited to join Inspiration Photographers, one of the world's leading international communities dedicated to portrait, wedding, and family photography.
2019
Campinas Sports Festival
Covered jet ski racing competitions during Campinas' annual Sports Festival, documenting athletes and sporting events for media publication.

2015
The Decisive Moment Exhibition
Selected to exhibit photographic work in "The Decisive Moment", a public exhibition inspired by Henri Cartier-Bresson's iconic concept of capturing defining moments through visual storytelling.
