My name is Paulo Silva, and I am a professional photographer, storyteller, and workshop leader who believes that photography is not about chasing perfect conditions, it’s about learning to breathe with the landscape.
I grew up fascinated by silence, atmosphere, and the emotional weight of light.
Over the years, this fascination became a way of seeing, a way of living, and eventually a way of guiding others. Today, I design and lead intimate, premium photography workshops across Europe. From the poetic lakes of Slovenia to the dramatic peaks of the Dolomites, Bavarian Alps , the timeless canals of Venice, and the wild Atlantic edges of Portugal.
My work blends technical mastery with a contemplative approach, inspired by painters like Caspar David Friedrich and by the quiet poetry of nature itself. I teach photographers to slow down, to feel before they frame, and to create images that breathe, images that carry emotion, intention, and soul.
Before dedicating myself fully to photography, I spent years in leadership roles, shaping teams, brands, and experiences. That background taught me something essential: people don’t grow through information; they grow through connection.
That’s why my workshops are not about rushing from spot to spot. They are about presence, clarity, and the joy of creating with purpose.
Whether we’re standing before a misty lake at dawn or editing together in a quiet mountain lodge, my goal is always the same: to help you see differently — and to help you create photographs that feel alive.
If you’re looking for a workshop that goes beyond technique, beyond checklists, beyond the obvious… If you want to photograph with calm, intention, and emotion… Then I would be honoured to guide you.
Let’s create something meaningful together!
