My name is Rafaela, I'm a freelance artist and photographer currently living in Oporto. I've studied in Portugal and I believe my level of education is what make a difference. I have a Bachelor in Fine Arts and a Master in Photography - on my thesis I examined how family photography albums shaped our way of photographing today. I'm very comfortable working with Adobe apps, specially with InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere.…

Rafaela

My name is Rafaela, I'm a freelance artist and photographer currently living in Oporto. I've studied in Portugal and I believe my level of education is what make a difference. I have a Bachelor in Fine Arts and a Master in Photography - on my thesis I examined how family photography albums shaped our way of photographing today. I'm very comfortable working with Adobe apps, specially with InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere.…

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My name is Rafaela, I’m a freelance artist and photographer currently living in Oporto. I’ve studied in Portugal and I believe my level of education is what make a difference. I have a Bachelor in Fine Arts and a Master in Photography - on my thesis I examined how family photography albums shaped our way of photographing today.
I’m very comfortable working with Adobe apps, specially with InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere.

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Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Photography Assistant at Gail Albert Halaban
January 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted on photography projects with renowned photographer Gail Albert Halaban; supported shoot planning, lighting, equipment handling, and on-set coordination.
Bartender at Passos Manuel
January 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Provided beverage service and front-of-house support, contributing to the guest experience.
Room Assistant at Teatro Nacional São João and Teatro Carlos Alberto
January 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Supported stage and room operations, coordinating schedules and assisting technical staff across two venues.
Production and Communications at ANDAIME Festival
January 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025
Handled institutional communications and managed social media; coordinated events (concerts, performances, art shows, workshops); provided technical and logistical assistance to the artistic residency for three consecutive months.
Photographer at Vaga Festival (FBAUP)
January 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Photographer for Vaga Festival events, contributing to visual documentation.
Content Producer and Communications at Jornais Justapostos
January 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Led concept development, production and communications with a strong visual component.
Administrative Support (Volunteer) at AONORTE – Audiovisual Production and Animation Association
January 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Administrative support and internal organization for a regional audiovisual association.
Volunteer - Logistics at MDOC: Melgaço International Documentary Festival
January 1, 2018 - October 9, 2020
Logistic support; transportation of directors and participants; room assistance.

Education

Master in Photography at Escola das Artes, Universidade Católica do Porto
September 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
Bachelor in Fine Arts (Sculpture) at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
Course in Criative Writing “da Escrita Criativa ao Livro de Artista” at Faculdade de Belas Artes da Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017

Qualifications

Course in Criative Writing “da Escrita Criativa ao Livro de Artista”
January 1, 2017 - June 30, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics

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Experience Level