Hi, I’m Nuno Veloso. I’m a photographer and creative director based in Portugal, with 25+ years shaping fashion, hospitality, and corporate imagery. I lead Core Productions and Ringana initiatives, focusing on sustainable marketing and impactful storytelling that helps brands grow while caring for the planet. I’m passionate about building strong visual narratives that align design, photography, and strategy. I co-founded Halftone Association to nurture the creative community and advance visual storytelling. I mentor students as a visiting professor and guide teams to deliver cohesive brand imagery across campaigns. When I’m not directing shoots or crafting campaigns, I’m refining visual language, exploring new techniques, and collaborating with diverse talents to create meaningful work.

Nuno Veloso

Hi, I’m Nuno Veloso. I’m a photographer and creative director based in Portugal, with 25+ years shaping fashion, hospitality, and corporate imagery. I lead Core Productions and Ringana initiatives, focusing on sustainable marketing and impactful storytelling that helps brands grow while caring for the planet. I’m passionate about building strong visual narratives that align design, photography, and strategy. I co-founded Halftone Association to nurture the creative community and advance visual storytelling. I mentor students as a visiting professor and guide teams to deliver cohesive brand imagery across campaigns. When I’m not directing shoots or crafting campaigns, I’m refining visual language, exploring new techniques, and collaborating with diverse talents to create meaningful work.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Nuno Veloso. I’m a photographer and creative director based in Portugal, with 25+ years shaping fashion, hospitality, and corporate imagery. I lead Core Productions and Ringana initiatives, focusing on sustainable marketing and impactful storytelling that helps brands grow while caring for the planet. I’m passionate about building strong visual narratives that align design, photography, and strategy.

I co-founded Halftone Association to nurture the creative community and advance visual storytelling. I mentor students as a visiting professor and guide teams to deliver cohesive brand imagery across campaigns. When I’m not directing shoots or crafting campaigns, I’m refining visual language, exploring new techniques, and collaborating with diverse talents to create meaningful work.

See more

Experience Level

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

CEO & Creative Director at Core Productions Ltd.
March 1, 2014 - Present
Led the creative vision and operational execution for a full-service boutique production house, delivering tailored visual communication solutions including consulting, photography, and video production across markets in Portugal and Southeast Asia.
Partner at RINGANA
November 1, 2024 - Present
Promoting Ringana products and aligning marketing initiatives with eco-conscious values to promote healthier products and planet.
Co-founder & Board Director at Halftone Association
June 1, 2021 - Present
Co-founded Halftone Association to grow the creative community and advance visual storytelling; responsible for strategy and industry collaboration.
Director at Nuno Veloso Photography
September 1, 1998 - Present
Producer, Creative Director & Fashion Photographer working on worldwide assignments across fashion, celebrities, and hospitality.
Senior Brand Image Manager at Innuos
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Brand and image strategy lead; managing brand assets, activation, press relations, and marketing plans; coordinating across teams to strengthen brand presence.
Visiting Professor at University of Saint Joseph
September 1, 2019 - April 30, 2022
Lectured in Communications and Media Management and Professional Practice; contributed to curriculum development and student mentorship.
Studio Director at Core Studio
October 1, 2015 - April 30, 2022
Studio director overseeing casting, pre-production, production and post-production; led teams and collaborations for photo/video sets.
Art Director & Lead Photographer at Sands China
November 1, 2010 - March 31, 2014
Developed campaigns for Venetian Macau, Sands Macau, Cotai Strip; coordinated with agencies and internal units to deliver imagery across brand campaigns; managed teams and production.
Photographer at BrandAlley / News International
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2010
Product and marketing photography contributing to campaigns and promotional imagery.
Senior Manager, Studio at Spot Studio - Digital Agency
August 1, 2006 - August 31, 2009
Senior Manager and main photographer; led photography division and campaign photography for clients.

Education

Master's degree, Communication and Media Studies at University of Saint Joseph
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019
Licentiate degree, Photography at Escola Superior Artística do Porto
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Bachelor's degree, Photography at Escola Superior Artística do Porto
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000

Qualifications

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026
edX Verified Certificate for One Planet, One Ocean
January 11, 2030 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

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

Hire a Photographer

We have the best photographer experts on Twine. Hire a photographer in Faro today.