Exclusive portraits of filmmaker Oliver Laxe, photographed in Galicia for Télérama. Captured ahead of his Cannes 2025 Jury Prize win with Sirāt.

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

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

Travel photography collection captures the essence of the Dominican Republic, a vibrant Caribbean nation, showcasing the contrast between secluded, untouched beaches and the luxurious settings of resort coastlines. This documentary work was entirely shot using a Xiaomi 14 T PRO. Place like Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, Bávaro, Samaná, Las Galeras and Las Terrenas.

During my time in Turin (Torino), invited by @stratosferica_org_ I had the opportunity to explore the city as part of the Utopian Hours Festival.

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.

In 2023, I cycled from Cape Town to Nairobi on an electric bicycle — over 6,000 kilometers through South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya. Alone, with a camera and a mission: to document a continent in motion.

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

Livraria Lello – Porto, Portugal. Often described as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, Livraria Lello is more than a space for books — it’s a sanctuary of art, architecture, and imagination.

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.

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.

Holi is more than a festival of color — it’s a moment of collective joy, spiritual energy, and ritual freedom. Nowhere is this felt more deeply than in Vrindavan and Mathura, two sacred cities in India intimately connected to the life of Lord Krishna. This photo series captures the intensity of Holi in its most iconic setting. Clouds of color, spontaneous dances, and overflowing crowds turn the streets into sacred stages of emotion and chaos.

Photographs of my journey across India, these images capture moments of daily life, celebration, and spirituality in cities like Varanasi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Agra, Mumbai, Goa and Kolkata. From the vibrant Holi festival to the sacred rituals on the Ganges, each frame reflects the energy, contrasts, and human richness of this extraordinary country.

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.

Every summer, local youth gather on the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge in Porto to leap fearlessly into the Douro River below.

Documentary photography for The New York Times 36 Hours in Porto: local life, light and honest moments across the city.

Fado — the haunting, melancholic music that echoes through the narrow streets of Lisbon. From the skilled hands that build the Portuguese guitar to the dimly lit taverns of Alfama and Bairro Alto where voices rise with saudade, this work captures both the craft and the emotion behind Portugal’s most iconic sound.