Documentary photography may involve a lot of portraiture work, but unlike the studio photographer who can manipulate light through the use of flashes and diffusers, documentary photographers have to work with available light. But it isn’t necessarily natural light only. As the name implies, it refers to light emitted from […]

At first, I was thinking of calling this module by “Shooting Techniques” but, as I won’t focus on technical aspects but in the posture to adopt in the field instead, I thought it was better to call it “Attitude” and describe some matters that I consider important while shooting. This […]

Hello everyone! As usual, please make sure you have read the previous modules before starting this one. In this module, I will talk about accessories, the ones I use and why. We often give more importance to the camera and lenses, but believe me when I say that a careful […]

Zoom lenses are made to “magnify” the subjects without having to move from where I’m standing, right? Wrong! This is an idea commonly accepted and that many users, even some more experienced, still believe as true. And the guilt also goes to manufacturers, who for many years announced their compact […]

I’m not the type of photographer that must always have the most recent equipment, the latest news. I like to have the right equipment, which depending on my requirements and needs, dictates the pace of the acquisitions to make. About 6 months ago Maurício told me about a nice campaign […]

INDEX Module 0: Getting started Module 1 – Finding Stories: Starting Your Own Project Module 2 – Planning: All you need to do before you start shooting Module 3 – Equipment: Choosing the right gear for your project Module 4 – Accessories: The essential accessories you will need (to be […]

Talasnal is one of the existing schist villages of the Lousã mountain range, Portugal. Located on a hill, the narrow, sloping streets form a labyrinth among the houses that are impeccably rebuilt. There are only a few that haven’t yet been recovered, but the vast majority was rebuilt respecting the […]