Pereira Quarto
Environmental portrait photography of an interior designer duo in their colorful apartment in Midtown, New York.
This portrait session with Carlos Pereira and his fiancée Melissa Quarto was photographed in their New York apartment, surrounded by the art and design pieces they live with every day. Rather than staging a formal interior shoot, the goal was to create a lifestyle portrait photography series that feels personal, intimate, and grounded in their shared aesthetic.
The images blend interior photography and portraiture, allowing the space to become part of the narrative. Artworks, furniture, and objects are not treated as decor, but as extensions of the couple’s identity — framing moments of quiet connection and everyday presence within a thoughtfully curated home.
Several works by Andy Woll anchor the apartment, including two abstract oil paintings from his Mount Wilson series. Known for bold brushstrokes and vibrant color palettes, Woll’s process involves painting from an overhead perspective, resulting in compositions that balance intuition with formal rigor. The Mt. Wilson paintings explore the mountain’s shifting appearance under changing light and atmospheric conditions, adding depth and rhythm to the interior.
The furniture selection reflects the same sensitivity to form and function. The iconic Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa, designed in 1971 by Hans Hopfer, offers infinite modular possibilities through its simple, stackable elements. Its flexibility allows the living space to evolve organically, reinforcing a sense of creativity and comfort.
A vintage Rio chaise by Oscar Niemeyer, framed in Imbuia wood with cane upholstery and produced in Brazil in the 1970s, introduces a sculptural presence that bridges modernist design and craftsmanship. Lighting elements, including a Birds Nest rattan bamboo pendant, soften the space with natural texture and warmth.
At the center of the room, a USM Haller coffee table in gentian blue provides a strong graphic counterpoint. Known for its Swiss-engineered modular system, chromed steel tubes, and powder-coated metal panels, USM Haller remains a benchmark for timeless design, durability, and adaptability.
Photographed as an environmental portrait series, Pereira Quarto reflects an approach to photography that prioritizes authenticity, composition, and the relationship between people and their environment — where art, design, and portraiture coexist naturally within lived-in spaces.
This environmental portraiture series can be seen alongside Haldon House, another project exploring the relationship between people, interiors, and personal environments.