Although this is not the first session published on my website, this was where it all began. My very first Dialogue.

I met Ana through mutual friends in Porto. Our interactions were usually brief, but there was something about her that sparked my curiosity. During one of our online conversations, she mentioned her interest in self-portraiture. That simple exchange planted a seed in my mind. While I already had a wish to do creative portraits, it wasn't until this 'window' presented itself that I opened it and hopped in!

Neither of us had done something link this before, so the session started slow and mild, despite that, the first photo of the session was a keeper right away. The steps were slow and misguided, we felt our way around the shoot, me as a director and photographer, Ana as a model and stylist. Slowly but steadily we found our ways and the curiosity that had sparked, gave rise to a simple yet beautiful set that we were both very happy with!

This edition of Dialogues took place with Ana at her home in Porto.

This project stems from my desire to dive into the world of artistic portraiture. It’s a personal journey inspired by my fascination with this genre, which I admire immensely but have never fully explored.

Over the years, I’ve gathered a variety of examples—from the wildly creative to the beautifully simple; And while I continue to draw inspiration from incredible work out there, I felt it was time to start creating my own.

I decided to collaborate with creative individuals who also have their own visions. This paired approach fosters playful sessions where our influences spark experimentation and bring our ideas to life, resulting in work that is more than the sum of its parts.

I look forward to editing the dialogues that have already taken place, and to creating new ones!

Stay tuned for more!
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Precious cargo