My first contact with photography came through quiet observation, watching my father develop film in the laundry room, lit by a dim red light. His hobby became a fascination of mine, which developed into a lasting interest in analog photography. His influence led me to pursue professional photography studies at Instituto Português de Fotografia in Porto. My creative path expanded naturally into digital photography and video, and I’ve become a self-taught videographer. I work as a freelance photographer and videographer across a wide range of projects—from music videos and social media content to event coverage and food photography—adapting to the needs of diverse clients. Since October 2025, based in Barcelona, I’ve taken on roles including Photo Editor, retouching and color correcting fashion images for multiple brand clients, and continuing to shoot and post-produce for brands in wine, workwear, furniture, homeware, pharmacies, tourism, and more.

João Vaz da Costa

My first contact with photography came through quiet observation, watching my father develop film in the laundry room, lit by a dim red light. His hobby became a fascination of mine, which developed into a lasting interest in analog photography. His influence led me to pursue professional photography studies at Instituto Português de Fotografia in Porto. My creative path expanded naturally into digital photography and video, and I’ve become a self-taught videographer. I work as a freelance photographer and videographer across a wide range of projects—from music videos and social media content to event coverage and food photography—adapting to the needs of diverse clients. Since October 2025, based in Barcelona, I’ve taken on roles including Photo Editor, retouching and color correcting fashion images for multiple brand clients, and continuing to shoot and post-produce for brands in wine, workwear, furniture, homeware, pharmacies, tourism, and more.

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My first contact with photography came through quiet observation, watching my father develop film in the laundry room, lit by a dim red light. His hobby became a fascination of mine, which developed into a lasting interest in analog photography. His influence led me to pursue professional photography studies at Instituto Português de Fotografia in Porto.

My creative path expanded naturally into digital photography and video, and I’ve become a self-taught videographer. I work as a freelance photographer and videographer across a wide range of projects—from music videos and social media content to event coverage and food photography—adapting to the needs of diverse clients. Since October 2025, based in Barcelona, I’ve taken on roles including Photo Editor, retouching and color correcting fashion images for multiple brand clients, and continuing to shoot and post-produce for brands in wine, workwear, furniture, homeware, pharmacies, tourism, and more.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Beginner
Catalan; Valencian
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer / Videographer at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Worked as photographer and videomaker on a wide range of social media projects for various brands, covering sectors such as wine, workwear, furniture, homewear, pharmacies, personal branding, and tourism. Responsible for both shooting and post-production.
Photographer / Videographer at MUSH AGENCY
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Contributed to a variety of photography and videography projects, including photojournalism, social media content, restaurant promotions, music videos, and events. Collaborated with multiple brands across the clothing and food sectors, with notable work for Volkswagen.
Photo Editor at FARFETCH
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Served as Photo Editor, responsible for retouching and color correction of images across a diverse range of fashion products—including apparel, footwear, and accessories—for multiple brand clients.
Filmmaker, Photographer & Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance photographer, videographer and editor across music videos, social media content, event coverage and food photography for diverse clients.
Photographer and Videomaker at MUSH AGENCY
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Photographer and videomaker for social media projects and brand campaigns.
Photographer at FARFETCH
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Brand photographer and editor, product imagery for fashion campaigns and brand presentations.

Education

Education Degree in Multimedia at ESMAD - Escola Superior de Media Artes e Design
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Professional Photography Course at IPF - Instituto Português de Fotografia
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Cinematography Degree at ECIB- Escola de Cinema y Animación de Barcelona
October 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027
Degree in Multimedia at ESMAD- Escola Superior de Media Artes e Design
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Professional Photography Course at IPF - Instituto Português de Fotografia
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Cinematography Course at ECIB - Escola de Cinema y Animación de Barcelona
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Qualifications

Food Photography Certification
August 16, 2023 - August 17, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods