Hi, I’m Agata!


I’ve loved photography and the visual arts for as long as I can remember.

beauty has always been something I noticed in the world around me. the people, the places, the feeling of a moment, small details and of course the magic of light.

I grew up in Kraków and moved to Lisbon sixteen years ago to finish a degree in Portuguese classics. Somewhere between the cobblestones and the golden light of the old town, photography took hold, slowly and then completely, and ​I​ never looked back.

For over ten years now I’ve photographed weddings, elopements, families, artists, and the love that runs between people. Every one of them has been its own adventure, and every person has taught me something. I’m always grateful for that.

My love for photography has been an ever-evolving journey, a never-ending learning process that I never want to stop. Lately, film photography has especially stolen my heart, allowing me to rediscover the power of a moment, practice being present, and immerse myself in the beautiful state of flow it brings me.

Apart from photography, I have a real love for the slower side of life. Spending time at home with my family is probably my favourite thing of all. I’m lucky to live this life with my Brazilian husband, who shares many of my passions, and our two wonderful kids. Long conversations, getting lost in a good book, cooking together, or watching a good film now and then — these simple moments are hard to beat.

But there is so much more that makes me happy. Being in nature, walking along endless beaches, playing tennis with family and friends, wandering through art galleries, and travelling to places that open my mind to new perspectives.

I’m naturally curious and love learning about all kinds of things: the mysteries of the universe, people’s life stories, symphonies, and setting a beautiful table while on vacation.
I’m happiest when I’m discovering a fascinating new topic, finding beauty in the ordinary, and making the most of the moments that matter.
Colage of vacation artistic pictures of photographer Agata Mendes sitting at a beautifully set table in the garden with family

And I think this is what shapes the way I photograph people, too. I want every wedding or session to feel warm, relaxed, and enjoyable. An experience in itself, where you can simply be yourselves. I love creating beautiful, timeless portraits, the kind you’ll want to frame and keep on your walls for years to come. But I’m even more drawn to those fleeting, unplanned seconds in between: a spontaneous laugh, a tender glance, a loving gesture. The little moments that might seem ordinary at the time, yet hold an entire world of meaning when you look back at them.

For me, it’s about bringing both together: photographs that are beautiful to look at and photographs that make you feel something. Images that tell your story, bring you back to a particular time in your life, and become treasured pieces of your family history. Because, just like in life, I believe the real magic often lies in the moments we never planned, but will always want to remember.