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Creative photography lets artists bring the images they have in their minds to life. There is nothing more enjoyable than looking back at the professional photos of the meaningful moments that also have a bit of magic to them. But behind every perfect picture, there is backstage and a photographer hard at work.

Gilmar Silva is a Brazilian photographer from the city of Cascavel, Ceará, who has achieved great success on his social media by showing the making-of of his photos. In comparison, we can see the location of where the photos were taken and how they look after editing.

By sharing his work on Instagram, Gilmar shows that the work of a photographer is not easy. Besides organizing, preparing props, photographing, and editing, he sometimes has to lie on the muddy floor. "The fact that I show everything is more to motivate the people who are now beginning to continue studying, dedicating themselves." says the photographer to Bored Panda.

Scroll down and see his creative process for yourself!

To see more of his work see here, and here.

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Photographer Continues To Show The Backstage Of His Work Proving That In Simple Places You Can Make Great Photos

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Stephen Lyford 2 years ago

The "truth" behind photos like these is a lot, a LOT, of Photoshop.

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Photographer Continues To Show The Backstage Of His Work Proving That In Simple Places You Can Make Great Photos

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Tiny Turtle 2 years ago

Look at that beautiful pupper

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Ben 2 years ago

You can see the pattern of the flowers and leaves repeating.

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Warrior Mama 2 years ago

Absolutely magical! What a difference an excellent camera (and framing, editing, etc) makes

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Weirdest Bi You’ll Ever Meet 2 years ago

I really like this one!

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Natasha 2 years ago

Wow that’s amazing

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Photographer Continues To Show The Backstage Of His Work Proving That In Simple Places You Can Make Great Photos

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Pandora Pandora 2 years ago

So Sweet 💕

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Photographer Continues To Show The Backstage Of His Work Proving That In Simple Places You Can Make Great Photos

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Pamelot 2 years ago

The natural original architecture of the arch is much more beautiful.

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Candy Rude 2 years ago

Princess Bride

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Wonderful 2 years ago

Beautiful. Anytime I see a pic like this though I envision the photographer accidentally dropping his camera on the person. It's terrible to think that, but yea.....

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Duolingo’s one lover 2 years ago

Is it just me or does she kinda look like a young zendaya lol

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TomCat 2 years ago

From straight hair to curly 🤣

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Me Oh My 2 years ago

Moon princess!

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Lizzy Abbey (she/they) 2 years ago

poreless skin

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Alexandria Z 2 years ago

I like it but the set ( bikes ) need to be clearer. Opinion.

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Rachel Cobb 2 years ago

AAAAWW!!! 🥺😃😄

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Isabella 2 years ago

I hope he cleaned the place and did not left the confetti all over. :))

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Cheryl Carter 2 years ago

Does not look comfortable and you can see that in her body language.

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Maximum Ride 2 years ago

goddess vibes

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Komikat 2 years ago

Her dress is really pretty

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Komikat 2 years ago

Her skin doesn't look real.

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CaptainFluffy 2 years ago

Homer disappearing into the hedge.

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BEATRICE SIEGEL 2 years ago

I love the color palette!

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LeoTheLion 2 years ago

thumbelina

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A Random Potato 2 years ago (edited)

That’s amazing! Also, I love the doggo 🐕

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Lizzy Abbey (she/they) 2 years ago

still doesn't look good but that's my opinon

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Izzy Curer 2 years ago

Long exposure while she twirls the light stick thing?

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desperate emu, will sell soul 2 years ago

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BEATRICE SIEGEL 2 years ago

I love that shirt!

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Milo Maruz 2 years ago

I remeber at school in responsible parenting class (middle school) each of us had to carry an egg around for a week. It was to teach us the responsibility it is to care for a child. An egg was used because it's fragile and if you don't treat it gently it can crack or break. The teacher would make a mark or stamp the egg at the begging of the week so you wouldn't cheat and switch your egg for a fresh one.

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keighterz 2 years ago

The moon photos look cool but are also making me laugh cus it’s almost like a baby

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Suzette 2 years ago

Nice picture, but I think it would look better without the airplanes.

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Curly potato 2 years ago

I actually think the photo looks better the other way round, so the pic in the bubble is upside down. Anyone agree?

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Me Oh My 2 years ago

I'm sorry, but I saw the sign in the background and all I could think of was the Little Caesar's guy going "Pizza Pizza!"

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BEATRICE SIEGEL 2 years ago

Wow!

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Kelly Radcliffe 2 years ago

This just looks painful.

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CaptainFluffy 2 years ago

The cleanliness of that boat worries me.

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WebbyWebWeb 2 years ago

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Lene 2 years ago

May just be me but.... the teeth? Looks weird to me.

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Hidrėlėy

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Ieva Midveryte

Hello Pandas! My name is Ieva, though it's often mistaken for the word 'Leva,' and in Lithuanian, it means 'loser' (insert the pain emoji). While I don't take offense if you accidentally call me a loser, I thought I'd share something interesting with you, which I also do professionally at work.Anywayyy, my favorite part here is introducing you to creative people who deserve just as much recognition as famous celebrities. Besides that, I also enjoy memes and funny, lighthearted posts, and occasionally, I find myself drawn to a bit of internet drama.

Hello Pandas! My name is Ieva, though it's often mistaken for the word 'Leva,' and in Lithuanian, it means 'loser' (insert the pain emoji). While I don't take offense if you accidentally call me a loser, I thought I'd share something interesting with you, which I also do professionally at work.Anywayyy, my favorite part here is introducing you to creative people who deserve just as much recognition as famous celebrities. Besides that, I also enjoy memes and funny, lighthearted posts, and occasionally, I find myself drawn to a bit of internet drama.

What do you think ?

Roxanne D'souza 2 years ago

I see the creativity but I also see the excessive skin editing and that unfortunately sticks out a lot. Facial retouching needs to chill out!

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Shaba Ding Dong 2 years ago (edited)

Not sure about all the pregnant naked people. Like everything else. Sorry if I offended people, I didn't mean to.

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Really 2 years ago

What naked people? I see no body part that would be considered private. Please LIGHTEN UP .

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Got Banned But Now I'm Back 2 years ago

Luckily, those photos of naked, pregnant people aren't really for YOU. They are for said naked, pregnant people. And they decided what they wanted for THEIR photo shoot of the most special thing they've experienced, most likely. I think they are absolutely stunning.

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Lizzy Abbey (she/they) 2 years ago

same

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SirWriteALot 2 years ago

Pregnant "people" like to capture their pregnancy ... it's usually something that is being kept within the couple. Also, pregnant women are beautiful ... having had 2 kids I can honestly say that whenever I see a pregnant woman my heart opens and I remember the feeling of my wife's belly, the baby inside ... it's magical!

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Gandalf the Pink 2 years ago (edited)

More like professional photoshopper than professional photographer, not that there's anything wrong with that

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Kryogen 2 years ago

So much photoshopping, even a chicken could be a eagle with so much pimp.

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Okiedokie 2 years ago

Unsure what people’s problem is with pregnancy photoshoots. just reminds me of my twice-divorced uncle in law who frequently declared pregnant women’s bodies were gross & constantly ranted about other people who didn’t share his ideals. couples do this to celebrate. it’s their decision, & doesn’t affect any of us whatsoever.

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CookieCrump 2 years ago

The editing process for those photos must have been amazing! Fantastic work!

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Lizzy Abbey (she/they) 2 years ago

photoshop master

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v 2 years ago

Another one with no secrets but a lot of before/after photos.

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Dude 2 years ago

The setups are neat and all but, there is no explanation of things like additional lighting, type of lens used, camera settings… Then there is the tons of photoshop work that makes these photos look the way they do.

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WonderWoman 2 years ago

I don't get all the pregnancy pictures at all. And the elaborate costumes and props for them. Who is going to display that and why? It's probably a me thing, but I don't get it at all. Don't down vote just because you disagree.

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Shiloh Casey 2 years ago

These are awesome. If it were me, it would just look like someone took a random blurry shot of a dirty puddle

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SirWriteALot 2 years ago

Great photos but he needs to tone down his skin manipulation. The faces look very unnatural.

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Roxanne D'souza 2 years ago

I see the creativity but I also see the excessive skin editing and that unfortunately sticks out a lot. Facial retouching needs to chill out!

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Shaba Ding Dong 2 years ago (edited)

Not sure about all the pregnant naked people. Like everything else. Sorry if I offended people, I didn't mean to.

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Really 2 years ago

What naked people? I see no body part that would be considered private. Please LIGHTEN UP .

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Got Banned But Now I'm Back 2 years ago

Luckily, those photos of naked, pregnant people aren't really for YOU. They are for said naked, pregnant people. And they decided what they wanted for THEIR photo shoot of the most special thing they've experienced, most likely. I think they are absolutely stunning.

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Lizzy Abbey (she/they) 2 years ago

same

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SirWriteALot 2 years ago

Pregnant "people" like to capture their pregnancy ... it's usually something that is being kept within the couple. Also, pregnant women are beautiful ... having had 2 kids I can honestly say that whenever I see a pregnant woman my heart opens and I remember the feeling of my wife's belly, the baby inside ... it's magical!

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Gandalf the Pink 2 years ago (edited)

More like professional photoshopper than professional photographer, not that there's anything wrong with that

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Kryogen 2 years ago

So much photoshopping, even a chicken could be a eagle with so much pimp.

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Okiedokie 2 years ago

Unsure what people’s problem is with pregnancy photoshoots. just reminds me of my twice-divorced uncle in law who frequently declared pregnant women’s bodies were gross & constantly ranted about other people who didn’t share his ideals. couples do this to celebrate. it’s their decision, & doesn’t affect any of us whatsoever.

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CookieCrump 2 years ago

The editing process for those photos must have been amazing! Fantastic work!

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Lizzy Abbey (she/they) 2 years ago

photoshop master

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v 2 years ago

Another one with no secrets but a lot of before/after photos.

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Dude 2 years ago

The setups are neat and all but, there is no explanation of things like additional lighting, type of lens used, camera settings… Then there is the tons of photoshop work that makes these photos look the way they do.

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WonderWoman 2 years ago

I don't get all the pregnancy pictures at all. And the elaborate costumes and props for them. Who is going to display that and why? It's probably a me thing, but I don't get it at all. Don't down vote just because you disagree.

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Shiloh Casey 2 years ago

These are awesome. If it were me, it would just look like someone took a random blurry shot of a dirty puddle

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SirWriteALot 2 years ago

Great photos but he needs to tone down his skin manipulation. The faces look very unnatural.

0points

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