I am an experienced commercial photographer and digital retoucher with over 10 years of professional experience across fashion, product, and studio photography. I am skilled in lighting design, post-production, and high-volume digital workflow management. I have collaborated with internationally recognized brands such as Tom Browne, Ami Paris, and Pucci, producing content aligned with high-end visual standards. I am passionate about the creative potential of post-production and the intersection of analogue and digital practices. I am currently seeking to deepen my conceptual and technical knowledge through postgraduate study, with a focus on visual storytelling and digital innovation.…

Marian Morais

I am an experienced commercial photographer and digital retoucher with over 10 years of professional experience across fashion, product, and studio photography. I am skilled in lighting design, post-production, and high-volume digital workflow management. I have collaborated with internationally recognized brands such as Tom Browne, Ami Paris, and Pucci, producing content aligned with high-end visual standards. I am passionate about the creative potential of post-production and the intersection of analogue and digital practices. I am currently seeking to deepen my conceptual and technical knowledge through postgraduate study, with a focus on visual storytelling and digital innovation.…

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I am an experienced commercial photographer and digital retoucher with over 10 years of professional experience across fashion, product, and studio photography. I am skilled in lighting design, post-production, and high-volume digital workflow management.

I have collaborated with internationally recognized brands such as Tom Browne, Ami Paris, and Pucci, producing content aligned with high-end visual standards. I am passionate about the creative potential of post-production and the intersection of analogue and digital practices. I am currently seeking to deepen my conceptual and technical knowledge through postgraduate study, with a focus on visual storytelling and digital innovation.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer & Photo Editor at Kleiner Leonard Photography (USA)
August 31, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Photographed and edited real estate and product imagery for the US market; aligned with client criteria and online platform requirements.
Photographer at Klein Leonard Photography (USA)
August 31, 2023 - September 6, 2025
Edit all real estate photos according to client criteria; Edit architectural photos; Color correction; Organize photos by category; Back-office work for Klein Leonard
Photographer & Photo Editor at Kleine Leonard
August 20, 2023 - October 25, 2025
Edited real estate and architectural imagery according to strict brand and client guidelines; performed advanced color correction and visual consistency across large image sets; managed image uploads and categorization on client platforms for internal approval.
Photo Editor at Kleine Leonard Photography
August 20, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Edited real estate and architectural imagery according to strict brand and client guidelines; performed advanced color correction and visual consistency across large image sets; managed image uploads and categorization on client platforms for internal approval.
Photo Editor at Kleine Leonard Photography
August 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025
Edited real estate and architectural imagery according to brand and client guidelines. Performed advanced color correction and ensured visual consistency across large image sets. Managed image uploads and categorization on client platforms for internal approval.
Photographer & Photo Editor at Nightfall Studios
October 1, 2022 - October 25, 2025
Captured commercial and editorial images for a variety of clients; managed shoots from planning through execution, directing subjects and crew; designed custom lighting setups to enhance image tone and narrative; handled advanced retouching and post-production using industry-standard tools; built a well-organized image archive system for efficient access and reuse; trained junior photographers and oversaw visual quality control; uploaded final assets for web and client use, ensuring brand consistency.
Photographer & Photo Editor at Nightfall Studios
October 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Captured commercial and editorial images for different clients. Managed shoots from planning through execution, directing subjects and crew. Designed custom lighting setups to enhance image tone and narrative. Handled advanced retouching and post-production using industry-standard tools. Built a well-organized image archive system for efficient access and reuse. Trained junior photographers and oversaw visual quality control. Uploaded final assets for web and client use, ensuring brand consistency.
Photo Editor at Nightfall Studios
October 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Captured commercial and editorial images for different clients; managed shoots from planning through execution, directing subjects and crew; designed custom lighting setups to enhance image tone and narrative; handled advanced retouching and post-production using industry-standard tools; built a well-organized image archives system for efficient access and reuse; trained junior photographers and oversight on visual quality control; uploaded final assets for web and client use, ensuring brand consistency.
Photographer & Photo Editor at Nightfall Studios
July 31, 2022 - September 6, 2025
Captured and edited high-volume product photography and editorial content; managed lighting setups, retouching, and file organization for studio production.
Photographer & Photo Editor at Nightfall Studios
July 31, 2022 - September 6, 2025
Photograph and edit sessions; create varied scenes and lighting setups; edit photos following brand guidelines; on-set and off-set coordination; upload and organize images for delivery
Photographer & Photo Editor at Covet Group
October 31, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Produced and edited photography for the Covet Group brands; coordinated with in-house studios and external partners to ensure consistent visual standards.
Photographer & Photo Editor at Covet Group
October 31, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Photo-shoot products according to the company quality standards; Color correction; Support coordination and troubleshooting for all studios; Shoot high volumes of product following workflows; Engage with all elements of the team on and off set
Photographer & Photo Editor at Covet Group
October 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Photographed brand products for e-commerce, adhering to strict visual identity guidelines. Retouched and color-corrected images for multiple categories and platforms. Collaborated with stylists and creative teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Photo Editor at Covet Group
October 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Photographed brand products for e-commerce, adhering to strict visual identity guidelines; retouched and color-corrected images for multiple categories and platforms.
Photographer & Photo Editor at Farfetch Platform Solutions
January 31, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Shot product photography and edited large volumes of images for multiple brand partners; collaborated with brand stakeholders (Thom Browne, Emilio Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, AMI Paris, Derek Lam, Christopher Kane, Macintosh, Opening Ceremony, Maison Margiela) and internal teams.
Photographer at Farfetch (Farfetch Platforms Solutions)
January 31, 2021 - September 6, 2025
Photo-shoot the product according to the company quality standards; Work with brand partners (e.g., Thom Browne, Emilio Pucci, Roberto Cavalli, Ami Paris, etc.); Shoot products on brand guidelines; Coordinate studios; Troubleshoot and support shoots; Shoot high volumes of product following workflows; Collaborate with all team members on and off set
Freelance Photographer and Photo Editor at Self-Employed
January 1, 2019 - September 6, 2025
Freelance photography and editing for a diverse range of clients; responsible for shoots, post-production and client liaison. Managed workflows and delivered high-quality imagery on tight deadlines.
Photographer & Photo Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Captured high-volume commercial and editorial photography for various clients; uploaded final assets for web and client use, ensuring brand consistency.
Photographer & Photo Editor at Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Captured high-volume product and fashion imagery aligned with evolving brand aesthetics and visual guidelines; provided on-set digital support, reviewing image quality, color accuracy, and composition in real-time to ensure client satisfaction; worked closely with stylists, art directors, and creative teams to bring creative briefs to life and uphold brand standards.
Usher / Theatre Attendant at Teatro Municipal Rivoli & Campo Alegre
January 1, 2016 - September 6, 2025
Check in the room before and after the show; Welcoming spectators into the hall and directing them to their seats; Keep an eye on the room during the show; Clarify rules or doubts

Education

Master Degree in Theatre and Movement at Escola Superior de Música e das Artes do Espetáculo - Porto
February 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Professional Photography Course at Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema - Lisboa
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Porto Workshop - Studio Photography and Lighting at Instituto Português de Fotografia
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Master Degree - Theater and Movement at Escola Superior de Música e das Artes do Espetáculo - Porto
February 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Professional Photography Course at Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema - Lisboa
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Workshop: Studio Photography and Lighting at Instituto Português de Fotografia - Porto
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree – Theatre (Acting) at ESMAE – Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo, Porto
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Postgraduate Study – Theatre and Movement (Incomplete) at Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema, Lisboa
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Photography Course (VET Level 4) at Instituto Português de Fotografia (IPF), Porto
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Workshop – Studio Lighting at IPCI, Porto
January 1, 2021 - October 6, 2025
Theatre (Acting) at ESMAE – Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espectáculo, Porto
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Theatre and Movement (Postgraduate – Incomplete) at Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema, Lisbon
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Photography Course (VET Level 4) at Instituto Português de Fotografia (IPF), Porto
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Studio Lighting Workshop at IPCI, Porto
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor's Degree – Theatre (Acting) at ESMAE – Escola Superior de Música e Artes do Espetáculo, Porto
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Postgraduate Study – Theatre and Movement (Incomplete) at Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema, Lisbon
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Photography Course (VET Level 4) at Instituto Português de Fotografia (IPF), Porto
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Workshop – Studio Lighting at IPCI, Porto
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Theatre Production and Techniques - Acting
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor Degree - Theater Production and Techniques - Acting
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor Degree - Theater Production and Techniques - Acting
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Master Degree - Theater and Movement
February 1, 2011 - September 1, 2011
Professional Photography Course
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Workshop: Studio Photography and Lighting
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Postgraduate Study – Theatre and Movement (Incomplete)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Photography Course (VET Level 4)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Other, Real Estate & Construction, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality

Skills

Experience Level