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Official photography of BABELL 2026, the literary festival by Fundação Livraria Lello that turned Porto into a book city, photographed by Daniel Rodrigues.

These last few months were good ones. Workshops in Porto, Lisbon and Morocco, several one-to-ones here in Porto, the Fujifilm photowalks and talks at schools and universities. People who showed up to actually photograph, and that changes everything. What stays with me isn't the teaching so much as watching people move. Someone who arrived afraid to point a camera at a stranger, and by the last day was working a scene without thinking about it. That's the part I care about. Th

On 20 June I led a photowalk with Fujifilm Portugal at Air Invictus, the first international air show in Porto. We spent the day along the banks of the Douro, between the Arrábida bridge and the D. Luís I bridge, photographing the aircraft over the river and the people watching them go by. Air Invictus ran from 19 to 21 June across Porto, Gaia, Maia and Matosinhos, free to attend. The heart of it was on the river, where the Air Race circuit was set up with eight pilots flying

A short Leica M EV1 video with Rui Caria, filmed by Daniel Rodrigues across central Portugal after the 2025 wildfires and edited by Rui Caria. A quiet road film through burned villages and resilient communities, made for the Leica launch. See the Leica feature and Rui’s work inside.

Porto housing prices 2025 Bloomberg. I started before sunrise across several downtown areas, photographing construction sites and the city waking up. The story focuses on prices surging 18 percent in Portugal and what that means on the ground in Porto.

Last-minute Bloomberg assignment by Daniel Rodrigues at Sheraton Porto Hotel: quick portrait of Mozambique’s president, Daniel Chapo. Cabo Delgado LNG restart; timing with TotalEnergies.

Best Wedding Photos 2025 in Porto, Portugal | Documentary Wedding Photographer The 2025 season in Porto is closed. This concise edit brings together my documentary wedding photography in Porto, with natural light and an unobtrusive approach. Here are the photographs I liked most this year. Thank you to all the couples for trusting my work. Bookings for 2026 are open for Porto and across Portugal. Send date and venue to check availability and receive a tailored proposal. Weddi

I photographed and filmed at the Caramulo Museum and followed Salvador Patrício Gouveia for a Bloomberg story on Portugal’s Golden Visas and over 20 million euros raised.

Editorial portraits and interiors for The New York Times feature on Portugal Jewels at Lisbon’s Largo do Chiado — heritage, filigree and contemporary design.

This June, for several days, I followed the people of Bica. I joined them during rehearsals, behind-the-scenes preparations, the setup of the arraial, and all the small moments leading up to Lisbon's Popular Marches during the Santo António festivities. This work was produced for a project with Xiaomi, as part of the launch of the Xiaomi Ultra 15.

FÁTIMA, PORTUGAL, MAY 2017 Pope Francis’s visit to Fátima, Portugal — May 2017. On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions, the Holy Father prayed alongside thousands of pilgrims at the Sanctuary of Fátima. These images are a tribute to that moment of faith, unity, and reflection — and to the life and legacy of Pope Francis (1936–2025). Credits: Daniel Rodrigues

AVEIRO, PORTUGAL - 17 September 2024. Another day of indomitable fires in Portugal: several deaths, uncounted injuries and a trail of destruction.

Photographed for The New York Times, this story explores the artisans, restorers, and everyday citizens working to protect Portugal’s iconic azulejos from theft and decay.

Founded in 1732, Bertrand is the world’s oldest operating bookstore — a quiet landmark in the heart of Lisbon’s Chiado district.

From the early morning fishing off the coasts of Póvoa de Varzim, Matosinhos, and Aveiro, to the bustling factory lines (many staffed entirely by women), and the vibrant celebrations of São João, São Pedro, and the Romaria of Santa Luzia — this work captures the rhythm of a tradition that feeds both body and culture.

Assignment for The Wall Street Journal in Lisbon, October 2021, documenting Portugal’s transition to endemic Covid-19: daily life downtown and vaccine checks at Estádio da Luz.

In this project, I had the privilege of guiding a group of children through the art of photography, empowering them to document their neighborhood — its people, stories, and challenges — through their own eyes.

The Azor Hotel in Ponta Delgada is hosting my exhibition “O olhar do Mundo”, featuring a selection of photographs from over a decade of my documentary work across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

A collection of concert and festival photos I’ve taken over the years.From international artists like Blur, Nick Cave, Bush, 30 Seconds to Mars, Billy Idol, Wolfmother, The Smashing Pumpkins, Pixies, The XX — and many more.

Documentary photography for The New York Times 36 Hours in Lisbon: neighbourhood life, light and honest moments.