Collection: Mafalda Henriques

I've always had a natural passion for capturing time, freezing moments that would otherwise slip away without a trace. My journey into photography began spontaneously as a self-taught artist, where my curious eye and adventurous spirit came together to bring visual stories to life.

My path is marked by a nomadic soul. Over the years, I have lived in and traveled through different countries, absorbing the landscapes, cultures, and people I encountered along the way. Each experience has shaped my artistic vision and deepened my connection to the world around me. In these journeys, I discovered that my true calling lay in immortalizing the complexities of the human experience — the emotions, glances, and details that often go unnoticed.

Through the Photography Master Class at Berbar Photography Academy in Kuala Lumpur, I refined this natural vision, learning to apply a more polished technique, critical thinking, and freer creativity. In my transition from amateur to professional, I developed and perfected my unique style, guided by authenticity and emotional depth.

Each shot I take carries a bit of my personality: sensitivity, observation, and the desire to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. In this journey, I seek ways to challenge people’s perspectives, inviting them to see the world through a different lens — my own. I dedicate myself not just to recording images but to capturing stories and translating into photographs what words often cannot express.

My photographs blend light and shadow, subtleties and contrasts, revealing an aesthetic that is not only visual but emotional. And it is this emotion that I aim to evoke in everyone who encounters my work. Whether in intimate portraits, landscapes evoking nostalgia, or urban scenes full of life and movement, my goal is simple: to eternalize feelings and let the images speak for themselves.

To me, photography is more than a profession. It’s a way of feeling, connecting, and exploring. It is a mirror of the soul — mine and that of whoever stands in front of my lens.

My photography is an expression of empathy and humanity. I strive for each image to convey something beyond the surface, inviting viewers to dive into the essence of that moment. With attention to detail and sensitivity to what lies beyond words, each click becomes a testament to my commitment to telling soulful stories.

For me, photography is not merely a profession. It is a continuous journey of discovery and expression, an act of freedom, an intimate moment between myself and the camera, where I observe and feel the world in all its intensity. It’s not just about finding a subject and pressing the shutter. It’s about absorbing the moment… It’s about seeing… It’s about feeling.

Through my lens, I invite you to join me in celebrating the fleeting beauty of life. In each image, there is an invitation to appreciate the details around us, to value moments that, although transient, can be eternal.

AWARDS:

• 2023: 1st prize in the Photography Competition held by @lightalingsås and @sparbanken_alingsas with the photo “RAINBOW IN ALINGSÅS”

PUBLICATIONS:

• Magazine

  • 2023: Sep | DOCU MAGAZINE, selected for print edition
  • 2024: Mar | VIGOUR MAGAZINE, featuring “LOVE IS LOVE, WHATEVER!”
  • Mar | ARTELLS MAGAZINE, featuring “TRAVEL WITH STREET PHOTOGRAPHY”
  • Apr | HUNTER MAGAZINE, featuring “A DAY AT THE TEMPLE”

• Web

  • 2022: IG @thisisgburg (Jun) IG @igersgothenburg (Aug, Sep, Dec) IG @hblnetwork_photo (Mar, Apr, Nov: 3 photos, Dec: 4 photos)
  • 2023: IG @travel2gothenburg (Mar) IG @streetphotounitedglobal (May, Jun, Nov) IG @igersgothenburg (Jun) IG @blue_strass (Aug) IG @rededefotografos (Sep) IG @shutterpeople.monotone (Nov) IG @toggallery_minimalist (Dec) IG @hblnetwork_photo (Jan, Feb: 2 photos, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct: 3 photos, Nov: 2 photos)
  • 2024: IG @streetphotounitedglobal (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr) IG @hblnetwork_gracelum (Jan) IG @alalondon (Feb) IG @bernardinicristina (Apr, May) IG @hblnetwork_photo (Apr)

EXHIBITIONS:

• 2021: Oct _ "The Five" (collaborative exhibition) Malaysia_Kuala Lumpur
• 2023: Aug _ "The Portuguese Landscape" (collab. exhibition) Sweden_Gothenburg Sep _ "Reflections" Sweden_Gothenburg | Cafe au Tê Nov _ "Reflections" Sweden_Gothenburg | Kaffe Kid
• 2024: Jan _ "Malaysia by my Eyes" Malaysia_Kuala Lumpur | Bobble Bee Mar _ A la London Fair Sweden_Gothenburg | A la London Fair Apr _ "Black & White Power" Sweden_Gothenburg | Mahogny Cafe May _ 10th edition of World Art Dubai Fair Dubai (with 3 photos) Oct/Nov _ "Reflections" Lisbon_Portugal | City Art Gallery