INSTA*LOVE :: ANA MARGARIDA MARQUES

INSTA*LOVE :: ANA MARGARIDA MARQUES :: @anamarques210376

It's INSTA*LOVE time again and this week we're traveling all the way to Portugal for a Q&A with the super talented Ana Margarida Marques :: @anamarques210376. Her photos are gorgeous. Like seriously, amazingly gorgeous. I'm utterly in love with her pale, pastel color palette and her feed reminds me of some soft, dreamy, far-away wonderland.

Where do you live?

I live in the Beautiful and historical city of Lisbon in Portugal, but I spent my childhood in a rural village full of charm and details.

What do you love/love to do?

I Love the moments that I spend with my family, my roots, travel and photography!

What inspires you?

My travels (every year I choose a new destination to meet). Also inspired with romantic and historical atmospheres. Simple things that nature offers, little details, books and music.

What do you look for when taking a photo?

When I take a photograph, I try the best points of light, streamlined and minimalist environments. Love details.

What are your favorite apps and filters to edit with?

Well I have a daughter... I live in color pink world. I always have tendency [for] soft colors, pastels and light backgrounds roses. I only use the Filters of instagram: reyes, myfair, june! And I Love to play with lights!

Who are your favorite fellow Instagrammers?

There are so many talented people in instagram, it's difficult to choose but

I Love the work of some photographers of instagram @elena_sheneilova, @adrianemurray, @mysuburbanfarm. And my creative friends @in_somnia_ and @violaondaviva.

Isn't she lovely? I love that every year she chooses a new place to travel and explore. What a great idea! I just can't get enough of her dreamy photos. I love her composition and use of negative space. And those colors! This is just a taste of what her beautiful feed has to offer. Head over to @anamarques210376 and treat your eyes to Ana's amazing dreamscapes and say hello!

A special thank you to Ana for taking the time for our INSTA*LOVE Q&A!

xo Sécia

F O L L O W U S O N I N S T A G R A M :: @seciasophia

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