Hi, I'm Joao Luiz.
Brazilian photographer based in Paris since 1997. Today I am a correspondant from Polaris Images, an american photo agency. I have worked for the international press worldwide through different agencies, as Gamma, Gamma Liaison and Corbis publishing photo stories about social, economical and environmental subjects. I am a co-author of two books of the Amazon and I always visit my country with new photo projects.
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My 9 year old daughter and I had our expectations exceeded on our morning with Joao, learning about Montmartre and getting to taste amazing croissants…
We had a wonderful evening with João around the Louvre and Palais Royal. The photos he took were amazing. What a wonderful way to remember our trip to…
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Brazilian photographer based in Paris since 1997. Today I am a correspondant from Polaris Images, an american photo agency. I have worked for the international press worldwide through different agencies, as Gamma, Gamma Liaison and Corbis publishing photo stories about social, economical and environmental subjects. I am a co-author of two books of the Amazon and I always visit my country with new photo projects.
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5.0 ★ · 248 reviews- Dale18 August 2026 · Paris with a Photographer: Stroll, Taste, ClickA wonderful morning with Joao
My 9 year old daughter and I had our expectations exceeded on our morning with Joao, learning about Montmartre and getting to taste amazing croissants…
- KATE9 July 2026 · Paris with a Photographer: Stroll, Taste, ClickParis with a photographer
We had a wonderful evening with João around the Louvre and Palais Royal. The photos he took were amazing. What a wonderful way to remember our trip to…
- Nathan24 May 2026
- Holly17 April 2026 · Paris with a Photographer: Stroll, Taste, ClickGreat and personable experience
Joao was lovely and made walking through Montmartre such a wonderful experience for our family. We haven't received our pictures yet, but honestly th…