So, back in 2019 (?) we decided that we wanted to go somewhere else for the weekend in mid January. Since we live in the northeast of Portugal, by the sea, we did a quick research for cool Places in Galicia to visit. We were leaning for places in the countryside away from the multitudes and we faced ourselves with Fragas do Eume, which is one of the best preserved  riverside forest in Europe. In the heart of the forest, hidden in between the oaks you find the monetary of a saveiro (more than 10 century old). Sometimes the vegetation is so dense it barely lets light in. It is magical place and we would blink if an Elf passed by us. 

In that particular Sunday morning the winter sun helped the fog to dissipate and I was lucky enough to shoot it

I took a picture of my lover at an old school in Fukushima, Japan.

Keeping warm in a winter wonderland 

I only took one roll of film with me to Japan. And this was the last shot. Took it from the window of a bullet train and thought an unanticipated train station had ruined the shot. Turned out to be the pick of the lot.

35mm | Portra800

This is a candid moment of Anna sitting in between a scene during a music video.

The Shimanami Kaido is a 70km cycle route across Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. The trail runs across six islands connected by some incredible bridges. This was taken on the Innoshima bridge. At 1.3km long it had some pretty special symmetry going on. The light was beautifully soft; diffused through the bridge’s beams with a natural bounce up off the water below. Worth stopping to get the camera and light meter out for!

A moment in time from an adventure in the beautiful Yosemite national park.

Kranjska Gora moment

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Reflection of a boy and his best friend 

It was a day straight out of an Italian summer dream, sun-kissed and oh-so-glorious, on the enchanting shores of Lake Garda.  You know, the kind that makes you wanna dance like nobody’s watching. Sunlight painted everything in this golden glow, and you could practically taste the dolce vita in the air. The vibrant summer vibe wrapped around us like a warm hug.  But wait, there is more to this day — it was a middle of our honeymoon.

I wasn’t chasing postcard-perfect shots. Nah, I was after something deeper.  It was a special day and for me it was about bottling up the essence of that that Italian summer energy and our youth, preserving it for eternity. And there it was – the magic of everyday life. It was like a symphony of moments, each telling a different story. So for me it is more than just a photo – it’s a piece of our love story that we can revisit anytime we want to relive that magic.

While walking in the park, we found a secluded place and decided to enjoy the moment

While in Jamaica, I was walking down on the beach and came upon a gentleman selling souvenirs. As I stopped to look at what he was selling he asked if I was enjoying my vacation. We chatted for a bit then I asked if I could take a picture of him and he agreed. I wanted to not only capture the beauty of the island but also show the beauty of its people.

My son was super happy we got some snow and even though it was only two inches , he made the best of his experience. 

Early bus trip, eyes barely opening up, hazy morning, undeniable views.

Couples photos can be whatever you want them to be, even playing pool at your favorite local bar.

September 2023, Poland. One day at the garden plot outside of town. A local cat came by to make a visit and of course, get some food.

She is patiently waiting with those curious eyes, almost like she would be saying
"Ok human. I like you and the cat food you've brought me... but I like your food even more! Gimme some of yours. I want the good stuff." 🤣

📷 Canon A-1, 50mm 1.4 Canon lens.
🎞 Kodak Gold 200, 35mm film.

森林の間から光が降り注いだ日。

At Célia’s home, probably while Stan Getz or Fleetwood Mac album was playing 🍃

Meeting up with your friends at the beach before dinner

Right after a thunderstorm the scene turned pretty idyllic within a few moments, allowing me to capture this peaceful scene on film.

It was shot on Kodak Portra 400 120 film on the Mamiya 7. Developed and scanned by @urbanfilmlab

It was the coldest day in 20 years in Fredrikstad. I'd never shot winter-scenery on film before. My light-meter malfunctioned because of the temperqture, so I had to trust my knowledge regarding reading the light. Im so proud of the results!

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The photograph shows my partner caressing a cat in our field. It’s autumn and it’s cold: clothes show it. The rain has also given us a fantastic green: lots of grass. The cloudy day provides optimal light for the scene.

Halfway between a pyramidal composition and a simple double portrait in a natural environment, I like the composition, the lines and especially the photographic film used: Kodak Vision 3 500T (5219), with a great latitude of exposure and a wide detail in lights and shadows.