Hi, I'm Felipe S. Cohen, a Brazilian photographer and visual storyteller based in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. I'm passionate about documentary, architecture, environmental, and cultural projects, and I love turning complex ideas into compelling images and videos. Over the years I've collaborated with UNESCO, MIS, IMAFLORA, and other international organizations, managing long-term projects from concept through post-production. I thrive on teamwork, storytelling, and creating lasting institutional archives.

Felipe S. Cohen

Hi, I'm Felipe S. Cohen, a Brazilian photographer and visual storyteller based in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. I'm passionate about documentary, architecture, environmental, and cultural projects, and I love turning complex ideas into compelling images and videos. Over the years I've collaborated with UNESCO, MIS, IMAFLORA, and other international organizations, managing long-term projects from concept through post-production. I thrive on teamwork, storytelling, and creating lasting institutional archives.

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Hi, I’m Felipe S. Cohen, a Brazilian photographer and visual storyteller based in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. I’m passionate about documentary, architecture, environmental, and cultural projects, and I love turning complex ideas into compelling images and videos.

Over the years I’ve collaborated with UNESCO, MIS, IMAFLORA, and other international organizations, managing long-term projects from concept through post-production. I thrive on teamwork, storytelling, and creating lasting institutional archives.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Photography and Video Consultant at UNESCO
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced photographic and audiovisual reports for institutional and cultural programs; Managed and curated digital image archives; Led end-to-end production: filming, editing, post-production.
Photography & Videomaker at Fundação Roberto Marinho / MIS
January 1, 2025 - Present
Documented museum and heritage restoration projects; Developed multimedia reports and visual archives.
Guest Lecturer at General Mitre Municipal School
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Delivered architectural photography workshops for public school students.
Photographer (Still & Video) at IMAFLORA
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Produced visual content for climate and environmental documentaries; Created institutional advertising campaigns.
Board Member at Instituto Fazendas Paulistas
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Contributed to heritage preservation initiatives and cultural exhibitions.
Image Coordinator at Campo Favela Project / Insper
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2024
Coordinated visual documentation teams; Produced award-winning fundraising content (PRME Recognition Awards – UN).
Director of Photography at Canal Futura
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Led studio and field cinematography for educational TV series; Trained university students in production workflows.
Founder & Managing Director at Felipe S. Cohen Photography
January 1, 2016 - Present
Founded and manage independent photography and audiovisual company; Serve corporate, institutional, and cultural clients nationally and internationally.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at PUC-Rio
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Speaker – A Journey in Photography (Public Prosecutor’s Office of São Paulo)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Speaker – Preserving Is Innovating Forum (Instituto Fazendas Paulistas / MIS)
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026
Volunteer – SOS 3D Covid-19 Communication Team
January 11, 2030 - February 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government