Márcia Simões, artistic name Masimmo, is a Fine Art photographer based in Lisbon, Portugal. Since an early age that art was her main passion, drawing and painting everyday. After her graduation in Product Design Course and then Law Degree, she now takes the lead in photography, cinematography and movie directing. With a cinematic view and a constant imagination of scenarios Márcia sees a world of art and takes people with her to see it. Cinema is her ultimate passion and photography helps her to take that step and immortalize her vision in one frame.

Márcia Simões

Márcia Simões, artistic name Masimmo, is a Fine Art photographer based in Lisbon, Portugal. Since an early age that art was her main passion, drawing and painting everyday. After her graduation in Product Design Course and then Law Degree, she now takes the lead in photography, cinematography and movie directing. With a cinematic view and a constant imagination of scenarios Márcia sees a world of art and takes people with her to see it. Cinema is her ultimate passion and photography helps her to take that step and immortalize her vision in one frame.

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Márcia Simões, artistic name Masimmo, is a Fine Art photographer based in Lisbon, Portugal. Since an early age that art was her main passion, drawing and painting everyday. After her graduation in Product Design Course and then Law Degree, she now takes the lead in photography, cinematography and movie directing. With a cinematic view and a constant imagination of scenarios Márcia sees a world of art and takes people with her to see it. Cinema is her ultimate passion and photography helps her to take that step and immortalize her vision in one frame.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Content Creator at WOW ME - People & Brands Portugal
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Content creator and influencer for brands, campaigns, events (showrooms, makeup, movie previews, etc.).
Scene Photographer at Lusófona Films Production
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Scene photography in Lisbon for film production projects.
Photographer & Videographer at Rui Ribeiro (Pianist)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Photography and video coverage for pianist Rui Ribeiro, producing promotional material and performance footage.
Photographer & Videographer at ModaLisboa - WorkStation
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photography and video coverage for ModaLisboa fashion events; on-site shoots and studio work.
Camera Operator at Universidade Europeia
January 1, 2023 - Present
Camera operator in studio settings for university projects and productions.
Film Director at Dormência
January 1, 2023 - Present
Director for the short movie Dormência (Desassossego production); overseeing creative direction and shot planning.
Director at AGL Productions - ONZE.11
January 1, 2023 - Present
Director of the short movie O Segredo dos Pássaros.
Director of Photography / Camera at Fragmento (Paulo Primaz) - 48 Hours Film Festival
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Director of Photography and camera for Fragmento, a short film selected for the 48 Hours Film Festival; led lighting and shot planning.
Freelancer - Photographer & Videographer at Freelancer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance photographer and videographer providing visual content for clients across various projects.
Camera at ATRÁS DOS OLHOS
January 1, 2023 - Present
Camera for ATRÁS DOS OLHOS: AMADEO SOUZA-CARDOSO, directed by Luis Martín Ruiz.
Director of Photography & Camera at Fragmento
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Director of Photography and camera for Fragmento, short film for 48 Hours Film Festival (Paulo Primaz).
Photographer at Lisbon & Sintra Film Festival / Leopardo Films Studio Production
November 10, 2021 - November 21, 2021
Photo coverage for the Lisbon & Sintra Film Festival (10-21 November 2021).
Backstage Photographer at Pedro Hasrouny (A Mother Goes To The Beach)
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022
Backstage photography for the short movie A Mother Goes To The Beach.
Photographer & Video at Rui Ribeiro
January 1, 2022 - Present
Photography and video work for pianist Rui Ribeiro.
Photographer & Videographer at ModaLisboa
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
WorkStation photography and video for ModaLisboa.
Photographer at Sacoor E-commerce
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Photography and video for Sacoor e-commerce and online campaigns.
Camera Operator at Universidade Europeia
January 1, 2022 - Present
Camera operator in studio.
Photographer & Videographer at ModaLisboa
January 1, 2023 - Present
Photographer & Videographer for ModaLisboa, including film direction for related projects.
Fashion Photographer at Dream Catchers
January 1, 2023 - Present
Online campaign photography for a Portuguese brand.
Film Director at AGL Productions - ONZE.11
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Director of the short movie ONZE.11.
Camera at ATRÁS DOS OLHOS: AMADEO SOUZA-CARDOSO
February 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Camera for the short ATRÁS DOS OLHOS: AMADEO SOUZA-CARDOSO.
Director of Photography at Fragmento
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2023
Director of Photography and camera for Fragmento, short movie for 48 Hours Film Festival.
Photographer & Videographer (Freelance) at Self-employed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelancer providing photography and videography services.
Content Creator at WOW ME - People & Brands
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Influencer for brands, campaigns, events (showrooms, makeup, movie previews, etc.).
Scene Photography at Lusófona Films Production
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Scene photography in 2022.
Backstage Photographer at DawnRoad Pictures
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Backstage photography for the short movie A Mother Goes To The Beach, directed by Pedro Hasrouny.
Photographer & Videographer at Self-employed / ModaLisboa
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Photography and video at ModaLisboa – WorkStation.
Director of Photography at Fragmento (short movie for 48 Hours Film Festival)
January 1, 2023 - January 2, 2023
Director of Photography and camera for Fragmento.
Photographer & Videographer at Freelancer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance photographer & videographer (2024–present).
Photographer & Content Manager at Central Models
November 1, 2025 - Present
Photographer and content manager.
Editorial Photographer at ParqMag
January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Editorial work in 2023; ENDURANCE OF THE BEING shoot for Cristiano Cruz.
Editorial Photographer at PRINÇIPAL Magazine
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022
Editorial for 2022; Model Eva Fisan; Assistant João Quintela.
Editorial Photographer at UNTITLED
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022
Editorial for model Ana Isabel; Assistant Alexandra Paramês.
Online Campaign Photographer at Sacoor at Estoril Open 2024
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Online campaign photography for Sacoor at Estoril Open 2024.
Photographer at Lisbon & Sintra Film Festival
November 10, 2021 - November 21, 2021
Photo coverage for the festival; Photo coverage (10-21 November 2021).
Content Creator at WOW ME
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Influencer for brands, campaigns, events (showrooms, makeup, movie previews, etc.).
Scene Photographer at Lusófona Films Production
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
2022 Scene Photography, Lisbon.
Photographer and Videographer at Freelancer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance photography and videography work.

Education

Digital Photography at EXIST Workshop
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Artistic Lab at MAAT, EDP Foundation
January 1, 2015 - January 18, 2026
Lighting at World Academy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Laws at University of Lisbon Faculty of Law
January 1, 2016 - January 18, 2026
Documentary Film Course at KINO-DOC
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Product Design at António Arroio Art School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Digital Photography at Workshop EXIST
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Artistic Lab at MAAT, EDP Foundation Lisbon
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Law Bachelor at University of Lisbon Faculty of Law
January 1, 2016 - January 18, 2026
Camera & Lighting at World Academy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Documentary Film Course at KINO-DOC
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Product Design at António Arroio Art School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Digital Photography at Workshop EXIST
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Artistic Lab at MAAT, EDP Foundation
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Law Bachelor at University of Lisbon Faculty of Law
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Camera at World Academy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Lighting at World Academy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Documentary Film Course at KINO-DOC
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Documentary Film Course at KINO-DOC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Product Design at António Arroio Art School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Digital Photography at Workshop EXIST
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Artistic Lab at MAAT, EDP Foundation Lisbon
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Law Bachelor at University of Lisbon Faculty of Law
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Lighting at World Academy
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Documentary Film Course at KINO-DOC
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Digital Photography at Workshop EXIST
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Artistic Lab at MAAT, EDP Foundation Lisbon
January 1, 2015 - January 18, 2026
Law Bachelor at University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Lighting at World Academy
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Documentary Film Course at KINO-DOC
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Documentary Film Course at KINO-DOC
January 1, 2024 - January 18, 2026
Product Design at Antonio Arroio Art School
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Product Design at Antonio Arroio Art School
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Digital Photography at Workshop
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012
Law Bachelor at University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law
January 1, 2016 - June 22, 2026
Camera and Lighting at World Academy
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Artistic Lab at MAAT, EDP Foundation, Lisbon
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Documentary Film Course at KINO-DOC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Documentary Film Course - KINO-DOC
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Documentary Film Course - KINO-DOC
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Artistic Lab
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Law Bachelor
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Documentary Film Course (KINO-DOC)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Artistic Lab
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Lighting Program
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Law Bachelor
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2019
Documentary Film Course, Kino-DOC
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Artistic Lab
January 1, 2015 - January 18, 2026
Documentary Film Course, Kino-DOC
January 1, 2024 - January 18, 2026
Documentary Film Course
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

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