Felipe Diehl as a fine-art photographer


I was a young teenager when I first became interested in photography. When I was sixteen I got my first job as an apprentice. I learned how to use manual film cameras, how to develop films and to print photos. At seventeen I went to Fine Arts University in São Paulo, Brazil and since then I’ve been studying and working with images in all different types of art & media expressions, allowing my work to be more than just safe clicks with the digital camera and be expressions & impressions of a memorable capture.


With a Bachelor's Degree in Arts & Design and a Graduation in Teaching I had the opportunity to work as digital and graphic designer for marketing and publicity agencies, set designer, to teach in one of the main Colleges of Photography in Sao Paulo, Brazil called SENAC. 


My passion for photography took me to 8 different countries, world-wide festivals, concerts and granted me with 2 photography awards winning National Geographic and Catraca Livre premio.


London Wedding and Events Photographer

Portraits in Vietnam

That is a series of portraits taken in Vietnam in a sixty days motorcycle trip around the country. The intention of the photographs is to show the traditional culture of the country and its people.

Happy young Asian girl with long dark hair smiling in front of bright yellow flowers.
Smiling young Asian girl with long dark hair standing in front of yellow wildflowers.
Three barefoot ethnic minority children standing on a rural mountain road wearing worn winter jackets in Vietnam.
Close-up portrait of three ethnic minority children in worn winter clothing on a misty mountain road in Vietnam.
Close-up portrait of a young ethnic minority child wearing beaded necklaces and a gray sweatshirt in rural Vietnam.
Four ethnic minority children posing together on a misty mountain road in traditional and worn modern clothing in Vietnam.
Close-up portrait of a young ethnic minority child with a birthmark holding a large metal spoon to their mouth.
Vietnamese ethnic minority woman carrying a large bundle of green plants on her back wearing a green headscarf.
Smiling woman vendor holding up fresh meat at an outdoor market stall with a scale.
Side profile of an elderly woman in a black headscarf gazing into the distance.
Dramatic low-light portrait of a very elderly person wearing a wide woven hat in darkness.
Elderly Asian woman carrying a young child on her back in cold weather, both wearing winter hats outdoors.
Elderly Vietnamese woman in a green headscarf warming her hands over a small fire in a metal bowl at a market.
Close-up portrait of an elderly Southeast Asian woman in teal floral blouse and lace headscarf.
Portrait of an elderly Asian woman wearing a wide woven straw hat outdoors.
Young woman in plaid shirt and wide-brim hat rowing a wooden boat at a floating market.

The Girl of the Mountain


I took this shot when I was exploring by motorcycle the mountains in the north of Vietnam (a few miles from the border to China). The roads on the top of the mountains are quite desolate and very far from any big cities. The weather was cold and wet. The few people that live in there need to survive with what the mountains offer them. They hunt, collect vegetables, leaves, and fruits and live a very simple life. At some point, I decided to stop to take a landscape photo. The girl from the picture came running towards me which surprised me as I wasn’t seeing anyone for a while. Despite the marks of the hard life in the mountains, she was very friendly and quite curious about what I was doing there. Besides my personal feelings about my experience, there are some reasons why I like that photo. The portrait shows up some of the aspects of her style of living. The little girl wearing traditional clothes, a religious amulet necklace, licking an empty spoon, and her bruises are some of the contents that give a single shot lots of meanings and understanding. Also, what called my attention was her relationship with the camera. The girl didn't smile or pose for any photos that I took at any moment. She was completely herself. Made me think how the culture of some people in the world is far from the western world culture where the image is all the time related to social media and ego. A single image that tells a lot. 

Close-up portrait of a young child in a red hood holding a large metal spoon to their mouth.

Human Mandala Project, an artistic representation of sacred geometry. 


The Human Mandala project artistically interprets the most universal forms of sacred geometry, so explored in ancient Egypt, gothic art, renaissance, and other artistic movements and ancient peoples.

Through photographs of human bodies and the way they are arranged, each montage made from six photos explores the visual elements found in the geometry of creation. The forms found in the images of the human body are the same found in molecules, plants, animals, energy vibrations, galaxies, and constellations. The primary forms of creation (sacred geometry) are found in all known material and physical fields in the macro and micro-universe.

The aim of the photographic series is to continue to explore and find these proportions and shapes through the human body in different ways using different compositions based on sacred geometry. 

Group of people lying on grass in a circle forming a star shape, captured in a tiny planet fisheye lens effect.
Six people standing in a circle on green grass photographed with a tiny planet 360-degree fisheye effect.
Group of people gathered under tall trees in a park, captured using a tiny planet wide-angle fisheye lens.
People sitting in a circle on grass photographed with an inverse tiny planet fisheye effect showing sky center.
People lying on grass in a circle around a reflective sphere, captured with an inverse tiny planet fisheye lens.
Group of people forming a star shape on green grass in a park using a tiny planet fisheye photography effect.
Group of young people standing in a circle holding hands photographed from below with a wide-angle fisheye lens.
Group of people standing in a circle joining fists together, photographed from below with a fisheye wide-angle lens.
Five people lying on grass forming a star shape, captured with a tiny planet 360-degree fisheye photography effect.
Group of people lying head-to-head in a circle on green grass, shot with a tiny planet fisheye lens effect.
A creative tiny planet photo of friends forming a star shape on green grass surrounded by trees.
Aerial tiny planet view of people lying in a star formation on a green lawn with trees.
Low angle view of a group of people standing in a circle holding hands against a cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a group of people lying in a star pattern on green grass in a park.
Overhead view of children lying in a circle on grass with heads together around a flower.

Southeast Asia Street Photography

Photographs were taken during a three months trip to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos.

Vendors trading watermelons between boats at a traditional floating market in Vietnam under cloudy sky.
Vietnamese woman in conical hat sorting small fish in red bowls on weathered wooden dock.
Local fisherman casting net from wooden boat on calm river surrounded by tropical vegetation.
Back view of a person wearing a traditional Vietnamese conical hat on a blurred street.
A woman in a conical hat walks past a roadside cart with a dog resting on it.
Four children carrying colorful buckets of yellow flowers walking along a wet rural road.
A young girl eating a snack among a group of children surrounded by yellow wildflowers.
Silhouette of a person standing in an ancient stone temple doorway with tropical greenery behind.
Silhouette of a person wearing a hat standing in a stone window frame with lush greenery.
Street vendors in conical hats selling vegetables outside weathered building.
Vietnamese market vendor sitting at outdoor stall near XE MAY sign.
Smiling Vietnamese woman holding meat at outdoor butcher market stall.
Bloody raw meat displayed on tables at an outdoor Asian wet market with a vendor standing nearby.
A skinned animal head sits on a scale at a traditional meat market with hanging dried meat in background.
Female vendor crouching to process raw meat at a bloody outdoor market stall with carcasses on tables.
Women vendors selling raw meat and poultry at a busy traditional Asian wet market stall.
Butchered dog head and raw meat pieces displayed on a table at an Asian meat market.
Raw skinned animal carcasses laid out on a wooden table inside a dimly lit meat market.
Woman carrying large bundle of green plants along a rural mountain road with rocky cliff backdrop.
Three children carrying heavy bundles of green foliage along a misty rural mountain road.
Traditional weathered Vietnamese building with wooden doors and a child standing in the doorway.
Children sitting at desks inside a rustic classroom viewed through open wooden doors of old building.
Children and adults play with giant soap bubbles on a lively street in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Weathered facade of a Hanoi cafe with peeling paint, arched windows, and overgrown trees.
Busy Hanoi street lined with Vietnamese flags, motorbikes, neon signs, and urban storefronts.
Two street vendors wearing traditional Vietnamese conical hats selling produce from bicycles.
Narrow night market alley in Hanoi with vendors selling food under dim lights.
Residents standing along a narrow railway track running through a Hanoi neighborhood.
Vintage bicycle leaning near railway tracks in a quiet Hanoi residential street.
Woman in conical hat carrying a flower basket crosses railway tracks in Hanoi.
Two people resting by a rocky riverbank with mountains and trees in the background.
Angkor Wat temple complex reflected in a calm lake under a partly cloudy sky.
Ancient stone temple pathway at Angkor Wat Cambodia with towering trees and carved towers at golden hour.
Massive tree roots engulfing ancient Angkor temple ruins in Cambodia with monk meditating below.
Vibrant neon-lit street intersection in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam bustling with motorbikes at night.
Buddhist monk in orange robes walking past lush garden waterfall with colorful flowers in Asia.
Buddhist monk sitting on bench beside terraced garden with floral patterns on hillside in Asia.
Joyful young child laughing and playing in heavy rain on a dark wet street in Asia.
Traditional woven basket plate with fried insects herbs and lime on dark wooden surface.
Busy Vietnamese street scene with motorbikes and cyclists in urban Hanoi.
Vietnamese street vendor in conical hat selling fish at outdoor market stall.
Black and white interior of large Vietnamese market hall with vendors.
Black and white photo of dried fish and goods at Vietnamese market.
Black and white portrait of Vietnamese vendor in conical hat at market.
Black and white image of two vendors in boats at floating market.
Smiling elderly woman in conical hat at Vietnamese floating market.
Black and white photo of a market stall with hanging cured meats and sausages in a busy Asian market.
Two children browse a market stall displaying rows of dried fish hanging in a black and white photo.
Black and white image of a vendor sitting among hanging cured meats and sausages at an Asian market.

Morroco

People strolling past a traditional Moroccan mud brick building with archway and palm tree.
Tourists walking near an ornate Moroccan gate with terracotta walls in Marrakech medina.
Silhouette of a woman in a flowing scarf standing in an ornate Moroccan arched doorway.
Ornate Bahia Palace courtyard in Marrakech featuring intricate tilework and central fountain under blue sky.
Colorful stained glass arched windows casting vibrant light in a traditional Persian garden pavilion.
Large crowd of Muslim worshippers praying outdoors at night near an ancient mosque in Morocco.
Massive nighttime gathering of worshippers outside illuminated historic red walls in Marrakech, Morocco.
Silhouette of camel caravan walking along a serene Atlantic beach at sunset in Essaouira, Morocco.
Stunning Ben Youssef Madrasa courtyard in Marrakech with intricate Islamic carvings and green tiled pool.
Historic Ben Youssef Madrasa in Marrakech featuring elaborate Moroccan architecture and reflective tiled pool.
Intricate Moroccan plasterwork and carved cedar ceiling inside Ben Youssef Madrasa with tourist in window.
Tourists exploring the ornate multi-tiered facade of Ben Youssef Madrasa in Marrakech, Morocco.
Ornate Moroccan courtyard with intricate carved stucco walls, central green fountain pool, and visitors exploring the historic madrasa.
Detailed Islamic architecture featuring carved cedar wood, zellige tilework, and ornate stucco decorations at a Moroccan madrasa.
Grand entrance arch of Ben Youssef Madrasa in Marrakech with elaborate Moorish carvings and a green tiled reflecting pool.
Moroccan artisan in blue turban practicing traditional Arabic calligraphy at a desk surrounded by ornate architectural details.
A relaxed grey cat lounging on tiled floor in front of carved wooden mashrabiya screens in a Moroccan building.
Traditional Moroccan building with red ochre walls, arched doorways, and a long pathway under a bright blue sky.
Camel caravan silhouetted against vast orange sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in the Sahara Desert, Morocco.
Saddled dromedary camel resting on red Sahara Desert sand dunes in Morocco with harness and riding equipment.
Desert camp with traditional tents surrounded by palm trees and towering orange sand dunes in the Moroccan Sahara.
Two people sitting with a camel on vast Sahara Desert sand dunes at dusk under a dramatic cloudy blue sky.
Golden sand dunes stretch across the Sahara Desert at twilight under a dramatic cloudy sky.
Stunning desert sunset with golden sun setting on the horizon over sandy dunes.
Turquoise lake contrasts with arid desert landscape under a bright blue sky in Morocco.
Woman in pink dress stands before a stunning turquoise lake surrounded by desert mountains.
Lone figure stands before a vivid turquoise reservoir amid arid mountains and sandy terrain.
Two children stand at the edge of a turquoise desert lake with rocky mountains behind.
Vast arid desert landscape with dramatic rocky mesa cliffs under an overcast sky.
Man rests on rocks beside a stunning turquoise mountain lake in a dry desert region.
Rugged desert canyon with layered red rock formations and a dusty trail below.
Serene turquoise reservoir nestled between barren desert mountains with sandy shoreline.
A dusty dirt road winds through an arid desert landscape with rocky mountains and sparse shrubs under a cloudy sky.
Ancient mud brick kasbah village nestled at the base of dramatic red layered rock cliffs in Morocco.
Stunning turquoise mountain lake surrounded by arid brown hills and sandy shores in a remote desert landscape.
Vast panoramic aerial view of a dry desert landscape with rolling hills, sparse vegetation, and winding roads.
Traditional Moroccan mud brick village set against towering red sandstone canyon walls under a blue sky.
A traditional Moroccan dentist shop entrance with Arabic signage and hand-painted dental illustrations on the facade.
A young child in a blue shirt peeks curiously around a weathered doorway in a rustic building.
A colorful Moroccan market shop with purple doors displaying animal skulls, marigold garlands, and preserved goods.
A black and white photo of a dog and two cats interacting on a cobblestone street.
A bustling traditional Moroccan market with vendors selling live poultry and goods along a covered alley.
Aerial view of traditional leather tannery vats filled with colorful dyes in Fez, Morocco.
Traditional Moroccan tannery with circular stone vats filled with vibrant leather dyes in Fez.
Workers processing leather hides in colorful dye vats at a traditional tannery in Fez, Morocco.
Moroccan tannery workers dyeing leather hides in large stone vats filled with red and orange dye.
Black and white photo of a worker carrying leather hides past circular tanning vats in Morocco.
Black and white image of tannery workers and a donkey among leather soaking vats in Fez, Morocco.
Panoramic view of the historic Chouara tannery complex with dye vats in Fez, Morocco medina.
Tannery worker standing among rows of circular stone vats with colorful leather dyes in Fez.
Overhead view of square and circular tanning vats filled with pastel-colored dyes in Morocco.
Woman in red top walking through vibrant blue-painted alleyway in Chefchaouen, Morocco.
Aerial view of traditional leather tanning pits filled with colorful dyes in Fez, Morocco.
Woman in red top exploring vibrant blue alleyway in Chefchaouen, Morocco's famous Blue City.
Colorful bags of vibrant powder dyes displayed at a traditional Moroccan market stall.
Stray cats resting on cobblestone street lined with blue-painted walls in Chefchaouen, Morocco.
Bustling Jemaa el-Fna square illuminated at night with food stalls in Marrakech, Morocco.
Elderly woman sitting on ground at night as blurred pedestrians pass by in busy Moroccan square.
Vibrant night scene of crowded Jemaa el-Fna square with glowing market stalls in Marrakech.

Wales - Four Waterfalls Walk and Llyn y Fan Fach

Dramatic stormy sunset with golden light rays over a dark hillside with power lines and towers.
Moody autumn sunset landscape with bare trees, dead branches, and dramatic storm clouds over hills.
Moss-covered rocks and twisted trees in an atmospheric autumn forest with fallen leaves.
Lone hiker walking along a narrow winding path through a colorful autumn woodland forest.
Rocky moss-covered hillside with autumn trees and orange foliage in a dense woodland setting.
Golden brown ferns and autumn leaves beneath bare trees in a misty woodland forest scene.
Dense tangle of bare, moss-covered tree branches creating an intricate woodland pattern in autumn.
A rushing stream flows through a mossy woodland with autumn foliage in a forest gorge.
Golden sunset clouds drift over a vast moorland landscape under a dramatic blue sky.
Stunning sunset over a boggy moorland with reflective pools and golden grass at dusk.
Dramatic sunset over Pen y Fan mountain with boggy moorland pools in the foreground.
Moody dusk light illuminates Pen y Fan mountain above a waterlogged moorland landscape in Wales.
Dark storm clouds loom over a glacial lake nestled in the green hills of Brecon Beacons.
Stunning starry night sky above the silhouetted ridge of Pen y Fan in Wales.
A bright shooting star streaks across a dark starry night sky above a mountain silhouette.
A glowing green tent sits beneath a brilliant starry night sky in a mountain valley.
Dark night sky filled with stars above silhouetted mountain ridgeline in a long exposure astrophotography shot.
Starry night sky over dark mountain silhouette with a single bright light glowing near the base.
Dark mountain silhouette against a night sky with faint glowing light on the horizon between peaks.
Milky Way galaxy stretching vertically across a dark starry night sky above a dark hill silhouette.
Bright single star shining in a dark starry night sky above the silhouette of rolling hills.
Milky Way galaxy and Large Magellanic Cloud visible in a stunning night sky over dark mountain ridges.
Aerial golden hour view of a glacial lake nestled in a green mountain cirque with sweeping valley views.
Golden sunset light illuminating a flat-topped mountain and rocky cairn across open moorland grassland.
Rotated aerial view of a narrow road cutting through green hillside reflected against a cloudy sky.
Wide-angle reflection of a cloudy blue sky and green hillside captured in a still mountain pool.
Aerial panoramic view of a narrow canyon road between rocky cliffs with blue sky reflection.
Silhouette of a person with a red hat standing on a hilltop at golden sunset in open moorland.

O'Connell Street, Dublin, Ireland

Tiny planet fisheye lens photo of a busy urban street with a bicycle and city buildings.
360 degree fisheye panorama of a city square at dusk with a bicycle in the foreground.
Inverse little planet fisheye photo of a city square with a bicycle and blue sky above.
Tiny planet aerial view of a historic city building with camera equipment in the foreground.
Little planet projection of a city plaza with a bicycle and colorful storefronts at sunset.

Portfolio 01 · 2012 - 2014

Portfolio 02 · 2012 - 2014

Aerial night cityscape with vibrant streaks of yellow and blue light radiating outward into darkness.
Silhouette of a person blowing a dandelion in a sunlit green meadow at golden hour sunset.
Looking up at the ornate glass dome ceiling of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy.
Two children stand on a rocky shore gazing at a turquoise mountain lake under a bright blue cloudy sky.
Golden sunset light illuminates a field of dandelions and green grass in a warm evening glow.
Gradient twilight sky transitioning from deep purple to warm orange above a dark silhouetted horizon.
Low angle view of bold red sculptural spikes pointing skyward against a bright blue cloudy sky.
A wicker basket adorned with white artificial flowers and green leaves against vibrant red and yellow autumn foliage.
Close-up of hands holding a vintage Asahi Pentax camera with a Helios MC lens in blue tones.
Rows of parked bicycles in front of stunning red and yellow autumn trees in a colorful fall landscape.
Black and white photo of a market stall vendor surrounded by hanging dried meats and sausages.
Silhouettes of people gathered on a rocky hilltop at sunset with dramatic mountain peaks in the background.
Black and white photo of a woman in conical hat cycling with a child on the back through a blurred street.
A person in a conical hat rowing a wooden raft on a calm river surrounded by lush green forest.
Black and white close-up of an elderly woman wearing a conical hat, illuminated by a single candle flame.
Black and white urban street scene with a blank billboard, motion-blurred van, and dramatic cloudy sky.
Aerial view of the famous leather tanneries in Fez, Morocco, with colorful dye vats under a blue sky.
A single glowing dandelion seed head backlit by warm golden sunset light against a blurred green background.
Cars driving on a curved road at sunset with dramatic golden sky and street lamps silhouetted against clouds.
Sunlight filters through autumn trees casting golden rays over a tranquil park pond with a wooden bridge.
Sailboat masts reflect in calm harbor waters beneath a stunning purple and pink sunset sky at dusk.
Person standing on Giant's Causeway hexagonal basalt columns at sunset with dramatic cloudy sky.
Stunning Milky Way galaxy and stars illuminating a deep blue night sky above silhouetted hills.
Misty blue foggy waterfront pier scene with soft ethereal light reflecting on calm water.
Abandoned wooden pier structures emerging from dense fog over still grey water.
Underwater view of a fish swimming beneath shimmering light rays in a deep blue ocean.
Silhouette of a woman holding a shawl in an ornate Moroccan archway doorway.
London Underground sign with Big Ben clock tower against a bright blue sky.
Aerial view of turbulent green ocean waves crashing around a dark rock formation.
Blue HEARTS sign mounted on a concrete building facade against an overcast sky.
Samuel Beckett Bridge and Convention Centre Dublin reflecting on the River Liffey at night.
Long escalators in a futuristic subway tunnel with commuters riding up and down.
Vintage blue Volkswagen camper van parked by the ocean at sunset.
Underside view of a cable-stayed bridge against a bright cloudy sky.
Silhouette of mountain cityscape at dusk with glowing lights over calm water.
Misty blue fog rolling over dark volcanic rocks creating a dramatic seascape.
Wide tidal flats reflecting clouds under a dramatic blue sky with distant chimneys.
Samuel Beckett Bridge illuminated at night with colorful city reflections on the river.
Big Ben clock tower and London Eye ferris wheel against a clear blue sky.
Black and white photo of City Hall London with curved staircase and lone figure.
Colorful traditional houses with tiled rooftops densely packed in Porto, Portugal.
Close-up of a vintage bicycle headlight on chrome handlebars with a yellow bag in the background.
Three classic bicycles leaning against a weathered wall in a black and white street photo.
Vintage bicycle handlebars and brass headlight in a dimly lit antique collection.
Old bicycle decorated with green ivy plants parked outside a charming European street shop.
Bright red bicycle with flower basket displayed in front of an ornate European building.
Rustic vintage bicycle with worn metal headlight and bell close-up against a textured wall.
Creative 360-degree tiny planet photo of a person standing on a gravel path outdoors.
Fisheye 360-degree panoramic photo of a person walking along a narrow coastal pier at dusk.
Stunning 360-degree tiny planet photo of a couple near a coastal bridge under a starry sky.
Tiny planet 360-degree photo of a person walking along a waterfront pier at twilight.
A stunning fisheye lens photo of autumn trees with golden leaves creating a tiny planet effect.
Children playing among vibrant red and yellow tulips with the London Eye visible in the background.
Black and white aerial view of a person lying in the center of a spiral staircase.
A person jumping over water at a modern urban waterfront plaza with contemporary buildings.
A young child in a blue shirt peeks around a weathered doorway in a rustic setting.
A cheerful woman holds pink cotton candy and a camera at a colorful market stall.
The Tate Modern museum exterior with bold red Cyrillic text installation under cloudy skies.
Low angle view of the Tate Modern with bold red Cyrillic letters and modern glass buildings.
Dramatic low angle view of the Tate Modern tower with large dark geometric sculptures at dusk.
A misty night scene along a quiet Venice canal with glowing street lamp illuminating the fog.
Black gondolas reflected in a tranquil Venice canal with colorful building reflections on the water surface.
Row of traditional black gondolas moored along a Venice canal at golden hour with historic buildings behind.
Looking up through a spiral stone staircase tunnel toward a circular opening of light in Sintra, Portugal.
Stone walls crossing lush green fields during rainfall with yellow wildflowers in the foreground.
Two golden Pegasus horse sculptures flanking a fountain pond in a lush formal garden landscape.
Spotted fallow deer with large antlers grazing on green grass among colorful autumn trees in a park.
Ancient stone ruins with arched columns standing beside a green lawn surrounded by tall evergreen trees.
Serene pond with lily pads surrounded by lush green tropical trees and vegetation.
Old white colonial farmhouse surrounded by tall tropical trees and green jungle vegetation.
Abandoned overgrown cottage with weathered wooden door covered in vines and lush tropical foliage.
Vibrant red and green heliconia tropical flower blooming in a lush rainforest garden.
Close-up of a exotic pink torch ginger flower with orange tips against green background.
Holstein cows grazing on green Irish countryside pasture with scenic lake and hills beyond.
Wooden mooring posts with chains in foggy Venice canal at night with glowing city lights.
Serene tropical rainforest river reflecting dense green jungle canopy in calm brown waters.
Misty Venice lagoon at night with wooden gondola mooring poles and distant glowing lights.
Happy young woman riding a hire bicycle along a tree-lined path in a London park.
Man sitting on a large fallen mossy tree trunk looking up into a lush green forest.
Dramatic silhouette of a large cross on a hill at sunset with golden backlight.
Close-up portrait of a wild hawk with striking orange eye against a blurred green background.
Silhouette of a person with photography equipment on a hilltop at golden sunset overlooking valleys.