I'm João Pádua, a photographer based in Porto, Portugal. I've been behind the lens since 2001 and have been freelancing since 2006. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Photography from ESAP, and my work spans weddings, portraits, photojournalism, and corporate assignments. I aim to bring an artistic touch to every project and strive to deliver outstanding results for my clients. I love telling stories through images, whether it's a wedding, a travel assignment, or a personal project. I enjoy collaborating with clients, staying curious, and continually exploring new approaches in photography, post-production, and album design.

João Pádua

I'm João Pádua, a photographer based in Porto, Portugal. I've been behind the lens since 2001 and have been freelancing since 2006. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Photography from ESAP, and my work spans weddings, portraits, photojournalism, and corporate assignments. I aim to bring an artistic touch to every project and strive to deliver outstanding results for my clients. I love telling stories through images, whether it's a wedding, a travel assignment, or a personal project. I enjoy collaborating with clients, staying curious, and continually exploring new approaches in photography, post-production, and album design.

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I’m João Pádua, a photographer based in Porto, Portugal. I’ve been behind the lens since 2001 and have been freelancing since 2006. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Photography from ESAP, and my work spans weddings, portraits, photojournalism, and corporate assignments. I aim to bring an artistic touch to every project and strive to deliver outstanding results for my clients.

I love telling stories through images, whether it’s a wedding, a travel assignment, or a personal project. I enjoy collaborating with clients, staying curious, and continually exploring new approaches in photography, post-production, and album design.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Photographer at João Pádua Fotografia
May 1, 2001 - Present
Freelance photographer running own studio since May 2001, focusing on weddings, portraits, photojournalism and corporate photography.
Photographer at The House of Sandeman
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Photographically documented the construction of the House of Sandeman from the first day until inauguration.
Photographer at Beija-me
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
Freelance wedding photographer.
Photographer at Branco Prata
May 1, 2007 - December 1, 2010
Wedding and lifestyle photographer at Branco Prata.
Assistant Photographer at Pedro Lobo
January 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007
Assistant photographer in an advertising photography studio.
Photographer at Domingos Santos
April 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006
Freelance wedding photographer.
Photographer at Grande Reportagem
January 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006
Photographer for Grande Reportagem, weekly magazine.
Photographer at Maré Viva
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Photo journalist at Espinho local newspaper.
Assistant Photographer at ASM Fotografia
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Assistant photographer in a Furniture and Industrial Photography Studio.
Assistant Photographer at A S M Estúdios de Fotografia Industrial e Audiovisuais
January 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002
Assistant photographer in an industrial and furniture photography studio.
Photojournalist at Jornal Maré Viva (vv)
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Photojournalist for Jornal Maré Viva, a local newspaper in Espinho.
Photojournalist at Grande Reportagem (Weekly supplement of JN and DN)
January 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006
Photojournalist for the weekly magazine Grande Reportagem (supplement of Diário de Notícias and Jornal de Notícias).
Freelance Photographer at Domingos Santos Fotografia
April 1, 2005 - September 1, 2006
Freelance wedding photographer.
Assistant Photographer at Pedro Lobo Fotografia
January 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007
Assistant photographer in an advertising photography studio.
Freelance Photographer at Branco Prata
September 1, 2007 - December 1, 2010
Freelance wedding photographer.
Freelance Photographer, Editor and Album Designer at Beija-me Fotografia
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
Freelance photographer and album designer for the wedding photography industry.
Freelance Photographer at The House of Sandeman
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Photographically documented the construction of The House of Sandeman hotel, from the initial stages through to the grand opening.
Freelance Photographer at João Pádua Fotografia
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance photographer under own brand, specializing in wedding photography, photojournalism, portraiture and corporate/industrial photography.
Photojournalist at Jornal Maré Viva
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Photojournalist for a local newspaper.

Education

Bachelor degree in Photography at Escola Superior Artística do Porto
September 1, 1998 - July 1, 2001
Degree in Digital and Commercial Photography at Escola Superior Artística do Porto
September 1, 2001 - August 1, 2002
Technical Vocational Course in Photography and Video at Escola Secundária Doutor Manuel Laranjeira
September 1, 2003 - July 1, 2007
Bachelor's Degree in Photography at Escola Superior Artística do Porto
September 1, 2001 - August 1, 2002
Associate Degree (Bacharel) in Photography at Escola Superior Artística do Porto
September 1, 1998 - July 1, 2001
Vocational Technical Course in Photography and Video at Escola Secundária Dr. Manuel Laranjeira
September 1, 1993 - July 1, 1997
Bachelor’s Degree in Photography at Escola Superior Artística do Porto
September 1, 2001 - August 1, 2002
Associate Degree in Photography at Escola Superior Artística do Porto
September 1, 1998 - July 1, 2001
Vocational Technical Course in Photography and Video at Escola Secundária Dr. Manuel Laranjeira
September 1, 1993 - July 1, 1997

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other
    uniE621 FELINO - 80 Years
    Photographs taken for a commemorative book celebrating the 80th anniversary of the company FELINO. A nationally and internationally renowned company related to foundry and bakery machinery.
    paper Hipnotic India

    As stated in the article published in the P3 supplement of the Público newspaper:

    “India was the first country outside the European continent that João Pádua visited. ‘It was a shock,’ writes the 37-year-old freelance photographer, author of this series of black and white images. In this first non-European foray, João experienced a kind of ‘super-voltage in the senses and perception.’ It was, he jokes, like ‘visiting a strange, yet familiar planet, where they also sell Imodium.’ During the trip, he felt ‘hypnotically obscured by overstimulation’: the days went by and João began to feel ‘changes within.’ He staggered ‘between images and mirages,’ to his eyes everything seemed ‘to scream for attention and reflection.’ The difficulty was discerning ‘beyond the chain of novelty’.”

    For see the photographs , the link below:

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper China - Shanghai/Beijing/Wuxi

    A visit to Shanghai, the cultural capital of China, exploring its streets, people, colors, and textures.

    Here is the link for the pictures:

    https://www.twine.net/signin