"Forgotten By The Renaissance" is a series where I aim to capture the essence of individuals who, historically, were rarely seen as subjects in the Renaissance paintings adorning museum walls. These images feature minorities and people from diverse backgrounds, providing a fresh perspective on their significance and prominence in the tapestry of art and culture. "Forgotten By The Renaissance" seeks to challenge the traditional narrative by reimagining these overlooked individuals in positions of prominence and power, thus creating a more inclusive representation of history. Each photograph nar
Maira Ray is a Brazilian-born Portrait and Fashion photographer based in Paris. After graduating in Business Management at Pontificia Universidade Catolica, Maira worked in a public company for two years before deciding to start anew and move to Dublin, Ireland, to improve her English. It was during this period that she started photography as a way to share her experience with family and friends. Maira traveled over 22 countries in Europe and Africa, using her phone to capture the landscapes and cityscapes of the places she visited. At the age of 26, she was presented with her first came
