Hi, I’m Catarina Vieira, a freelance photographer based in Matosinhos. I trained at the Porto School of Arts in Visual Arts and Photography and completed the Professional Photography Course at the Portuguese Institute of Photography. I also studied Visual Arts and Artistic Technologies at the School of Education in Porto. My work is driven by a passion for photography that explores social dimensions, representation, and everyday life. My practice includes social reportage, music event photography, and theatre-related work. I aim to tell diverse stories through images that promote understanding and empathy, capturing moments that reveal the richness of people’s lives and communities.

Catarina Vieira

Hi, I’m Catarina Vieira, a freelance photographer based in Matosinhos. I trained at the Porto School of Arts in Visual Arts and Photography and completed the Professional Photography Course at the Portuguese Institute of Photography. I also studied Visual Arts and Artistic Technologies at the School of Education in Porto. My work is driven by a passion for photography that explores social dimensions, representation, and everyday life. My practice includes social reportage, music event photography, and theatre-related work. I aim to tell diverse stories through images that promote understanding and empathy, capturing moments that reveal the richness of people’s lives and communities.

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Hi, I’m Catarina Vieira, a freelance photographer based in Matosinhos. I trained at the Porto School of Arts in Visual Arts and Photography and completed the Professional Photography Course at the Portuguese Institute of Photography. I also studied Visual Arts and Artistic Technologies at the School of Education in Porto. My work is driven by a passion for photography that explores social dimensions, representation, and everyday life.

My practice includes social reportage, music event photography, and theatre-related work. I aim to tell diverse stories through images that promote understanding and empathy, capturing moments that reveal the richness of people’s lives and communities.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Store and Warehouse Assistant at El Corte Inglés
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Managed store and warehouse operations, stock control, order fulfillment, and logistics in Gaia.
Freelance Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - Present
Photographs for events, companies, concerts, festivals, and family sessions; diverse client base including corporate and private events.
Professional Internship at Mandrágoras Marionette Theatre
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Theatre internship focusing on visual arts and theatre technologies.
Photojournalist at NurPhoto
January 1, 2023 - Present
Photojournalist contributing to visual news and cultural coverage.
Art Instructor at Art -atividade Association
January 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching and mentoring in visual arts.
Photographer at MDS
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Photography services for company projects and events.
Photographer at Annie
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Theatre show photography.
Photographer at Mamma mia Theatre Show
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Theatre show photography.
Photographer at Grease Theatre Show
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Theatre show photography.
Photography, Video, and Content Creator at Step In Time School
January 1, 2025 - Present
Photography, video production, and content creation for school programs.
Set and Scenic Designer (Theatre Production)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Concept development, drawing, and full set design for a theatre production.
Store and Warehouse Assistant at El Corte Inglés, Gaia
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022
Managed store and warehouse operations, assisted with inventory control and logistics, and provided customer service support.
Art Instructor at Art-atividade Association
January 1, 2024 - Present
Art instruction role and delivery of workshops.
Theatre Show Photographer at Annie
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Photography for theatre show productions.
Theatre Show Photographer at Mamma mia Theatre
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Photographer for theatre show.
Theatre Show Photographer at Grease Theatre show
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Photographer for theatre show.
Set and Scenic Designer at Theatre Production
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Concept development, drawing, and full set design for theatre production.

Education

Visual Arts and Photography at Porto School of Arts
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Professional Photography Course at Portuguese Institute of Photography
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Workshop on Large Format Cameras at IPF
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Visual Arts and Artistic Technologies at School of Education Porto
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Visual Arts and Photography at Porto School of Arts
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Professional Photography Course at Portuguese Institute of Photography
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Workshop on Large Format Cameras at IPF
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Visual Arts and Artistic Technologies at School of Education
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Professional Photography Course
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Workshop on Large Format Cameras
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Other