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 since then become a self-taught videographer. I work as a freelance photographer and videographer across a wide range of projects (from music videos, social media content, event coverage and food photography) adapting to the needs of diverse clients. In Barcelona since October 2025, I served as Photo Editor, responsible for retouching and color correction of images across fashion products—including apparel, footwear, and accessories—for multiple brand clients. I have worked as Photographer and Videomaker on social media projects for various brands, covering sectors such as wine, workwear, furniture, homewear, pharmacies, personal branding, and tourism, handling shooting and post-production.

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 since then become a self-taught videographer. I work as a freelance photographer and videographer across a wide range of projects (from music videos, social media content, event coverage and food photography) adapting to the needs of diverse clients. In Barcelona since October 2025, I served as Photo Editor, responsible for retouching and color correction of images across fashion products—including apparel, footwear, and accessories—for multiple brand clients. I have worked as Photographer and Videomaker on social media projects for various brands, covering sectors such as wine, workwear, furniture, homewear, pharmacies, personal branding, and tourism, handling shooting and post-production.

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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 since then become a self-taught videographer.

I work as a freelance photographer and videographer across a wide range of projects (from music videos, social media content, event coverage and food photography) adapting to the needs of diverse clients. In Barcelona since October 2025, I served as Photo Editor, responsible for retouching and color correction of images across fashion products—including apparel, footwear, and accessories—for multiple brand clients. I have worked as Photographer and Videomaker on social media projects for various brands, covering sectors such as wine, workwear, furniture, homewear, pharmacies, personal branding, and tourism, handling shooting and post-production.

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Language

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

Work Experience

Filmmaker, Photographer & Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance photographer and videographer delivering a wide range of projects including music videos, social media content, event coverage and food photography. Responsible for both shooting and post-production, adapting to diverse client needs.
Photographer & Videographer at MUSH AGENCY
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Photographer and videographer for campaigns and social media content across multiple sectors; responsibilities include shooting and post-production.
Photo Editor at FARFETCH
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Photo Editor responsible for retouching and color correction of fashion product images across apparel, footwear, and accessories for multiple brand clients.

Education

Degree in Multimedia at ESMAD- Escola Superior de Media Artes e Design
January 1, 2018 - April 8, 2026
Professional Photography Course at IPF - Instituto Português de Fotografia
January 1, 2016 - April 8, 2026
Cinematography Course at ECIB - Escola de Cinema y Animación de Barcelona
January 1, 2021 - April 8, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other