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Vancouver Portrait photographer,
ARTIST & SPEAKER
Framing the beautiful chaos
at the intersection of
art, life, and human connection
since 2015
Hi, I’m Michele!
Wannabe chef, and self proclaimed minimalist…
just don’t look at my closet!
I’m Michele mateus, a Vancouver-based portrait photographer, artist, speaker, and activist with a rebel heart that beats to its own drum. I’m often told I have the kind of energy that lights up a room—which I attribute to my endless curiosity. Think spirited Pisces meets part old soul and one part certified badass (according to my son).
I’m powered by my AuDHD brain that sees the world in vibrant technicolor—connecting dots others miss and finding beauty in the details that many overlook.
I’m that friend who’ll dance with you in the kitchen, champion your wildest dreams with a standing ovation, and remind you of your magic when your personal soundtrack is stuck on repeat.
You’ll find me starting ambitious projects that I might not finish, cooking barefoot to groovy playlists, and preaching that a bold lip color can change your whole composition.
My life plays like an eclectic mixtape—jumping between tempos and genres, rich with improvisation, and always led with heart.
my vibe
In my work, you’ll find a mirror of our shared humanity—beautiful, raw emotions that make the soundtrack of who we are. I see each person as an intricate harmony of resilience and grace, beautifully flawed and perfectly imperfect.
When not photographing humans, I find rhythm in the meditative practice of photographing flowers, plants, and still life, finding the beauty in everyday things around us that we often take for granted.
I believe beauty lives in the most unexpected places, like that perfect bridge in your favorite song. We just have to be brave enough to hear it… and see it.
my work is
informed by
The art of simplicity
Emotional Depth
Play + CURIOSITY
fun facts
I have the cutest rescue pup named Cupcake!
My temperament is enthusiastic, encouraging, playful and spontaneous
I have zero tolerance for hate of any kind
I love making playlists for every mood
Cooking with plants is my jam
Red lipstick and sneakers are how I roll
RECENT FEATURES & AWARDS
My mission is create photos that
are not just seen–but felt.
— michele
VANCOUVER PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER MICHELE MATEUS
FEATURED IN
I’m grateful to have been featured on a variety of podcasts, blogs, and publications.
You can see/listen to my features by clicking the links below.
PODCASTS
The Portrait System Podcast, Interview with Nikki Closser
Interview with Gloria Macarenko on CBC Vancouver
The Squidiginess of Embodiment with Teri Hofford
And She Looked Up Podcast: Stepping In Front of the Camera
Femammal Podcast: Navigating Multiple Sclerosis (MS) as a Mother
and Entrepreneur
Mom Camp Podcast: Realizing that you are worthy