Sidney Erthal

Born and raised in Curitiba, Brazil, I decided to spend some time in California to improve my English. After earning a degree in Tourism, by "accident" I ended up in Sausalito, where I had the opportunity to meet many wonderful people who introduced me to the art of photography.

At first photography was just a hobby; suddenly people started to appreciate my photos and they began hiring me for small projects. Working behind the camera I realized that I had an innate ability to bring out the true character in each of my models, and that the pictures were truly special. I began to focus on translating my hobby into a life’s passion, working with other photographers and also educating myself in photography techniques, and most importantly taking on projects to hone my skills and develop a style all my own.

Who is Sidney Erthal as a photographer, what special character do I bring to my art? It is hard to define exactly what type of photographer I am. I simply love to be behind the camera, I am passionate about pictures, and the subjects that occupy each photograph. It can be nature, events, people, pets, food, weddings, or products. I just love doing what I do. And I do it with passion, and it is that zeal for life and living that is reflected in each of my photos.

When I am photographing people, I want to capture their true essence, and have their spirit shine through and be the central focus of each photograph. My goal is only to capture the best of each individual that poses for me. Children’s photography is priceless, they are pure and innocent and I love to capture them in their most spontaneous moments. Maternity photography is another kind of photography I love to do. It is the most beautiful time of a woman's life.