I am a Lisbon based Fashion Photographer and Image Retoucher with a strong focus on Fashion and Beauty, Editorial Photography, Visual Design and Mixed Media. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Photography and Design and have experience working with fashion brands, creative studios, and editorial projects across Europe. My work combines high-end fashion photography with professional beauty and fashion retouching, delivering polished, natural results while preserving skin texture, fabric detail, and artistic intent. With a background in graphic and editorial design, I understand how images function within campaigns, magazines, and digital platforms. I offer a complete visual workflow from concept and shooting to retouching, layout, and brand-ready visuals, helping fashion and beauty brands communicate strong, cohesive identities.

Paul Ionele

I am a Lisbon based Fashion Photographer and Image Retoucher with a strong focus on Fashion and Beauty, Editorial Photography, Visual Design and Mixed Media. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Photography and Design and have experience working with fashion brands, creative studios, and editorial projects across Europe. My work combines high-end fashion photography with professional beauty and fashion retouching, delivering polished, natural results while preserving skin texture, fabric detail, and artistic intent. With a background in graphic and editorial design, I understand how images function within campaigns, magazines, and digital platforms. I offer a complete visual workflow from concept and shooting to retouching, layout, and brand-ready visuals, helping fashion and beauty brands communicate strong, cohesive identities.

Available to hire

I am a Lisbon based Fashion Photographer and Image Retoucher with a strong focus on Fashion and Beauty, Editorial Photography, Visual Design and Mixed Media. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Photography and Design and have experience working with fashion brands, creative studios, and editorial projects across Europe. My work combines high-end fashion photography with professional beauty and fashion retouching, delivering polished, natural results while preserving skin texture, fabric detail, and artistic intent. With a background in graphic and editorial design, I understand how images function within campaigns, magazines, and digital platforms. I offer a complete visual workflow from concept and shooting to retouching, layout, and brand-ready visuals, helping fashion and beauty brands communicate strong, cohesive identities.

See more

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Digital Marketing & Content Creator, Main Photographer at Home Full of Clothes
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Digital marketing, content creation, photography, editorial design, and social media management.
Internship (Video & Photography), Studio & Production at Atlas, Boston-based Photography & Production
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Digital marketing and studio assistance; photography and video production support.
Digital Marketing, Content Creation and Main Photographer at Home Full of Clothes
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Digital marketing, content creation, main photographer, editorial and design, social media management
Intern at David Kavaler Studio and Production Company Atlas
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Internship focusing on digital marketing and studio production
Video and Photography Creation, Music Artist Studio Development at KAIBLN StudioS
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Video and photography production; studio development for music artists.
Video and Photography Creation, Musical Artist Studio Development at KAIBLN Studios
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Video and photography creation; development of a musical artist studio
Creative Director & Director of Photography at SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences
June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
Led visual concept development and art direction for projects; collaborated on photography direction and branding; established a consistent visual language across outputs; supervised shoots and post-production; contributed to portfolio development.
Creative Director, Main Photographer and Instagram Content Creator at Von Sade Concept
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Led creative direction; produced photography; managed Instagram content. Created campaigns and visual assets for brand.
Creative Director / Main photographer and Instagram Content Creator at Von Sade Concept
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Creative direction, photography and Instagram content creation for Berlin-based concept
Advertising Materials & Event Photography at SchauSpiel Labor
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Advertising materials and event photography for the Independent Theatre SchauSpiel Labor.
Advertising Materials & Event Photographer at SchauSpiel Labor
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Advertising materials & event photography for the Independent Theater SchauSpiel Labor
Content Publisher & Visual Designer at Art.Revista
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Content publisher; visual design for a web-based magazine.
Sound Designer at Burgtheater
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Sound design for Burgtheater Open Doors events and theatre productions; acted in a short film.
Content Publisher / Visual Designer at Art.Revista
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Content publication and visual design for a web-based magazine
Sound Designer at Burgh Theater
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Sound design for Burgh Theater Open Doors events and theatre projects
Winner - Photography Contest at SFA S Photography Contest
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Winner; five best photos of the season by Austrian high school students.
Volunteer Photographer & Media Contributor at 2h Ohne Kompromiss
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Volunteer project in Graz to improve refugees' living conditions; photography and media work.
Freelance Photographer / Designer at Various freelance projects
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Freelance photography, graphic design and content creation across multiple projects
Volunteer Photographer / Project Contributor at Ohne Kompromiss
January 1, 2016 - January 3, 2016
Three-day volunteer project to improve the life conditions of refugees in Austria

Education

General Education at Nikola Lenau High School
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Bachelor's in Photography at KAIBLN Studios
January 1, 2020 - January 7, 2026
Bachelor in Photography at Design Akademie Berlin
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Sciences of Arts in Photography with specialization in Graphic Design at SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Qualifications

Volunteer Project Participant - 2h Ohne Kompromiss
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet