I was about 14 when I first imagined myself as a photographer. I was a teenager and spent most of my free time surfing. I wanted to learn photography, but I didn't really know where to start or have the means to pursue it, so the idea eventually faded.
Life took me into advertising and design, where I worked across different creative projects. I enjoyed the work, but photography remained something I wanted to come back to. The turning point came when my father gave me his old professional camera, a Canon 40D. That was when I finally started.
I began by photographing landscapes. Living in Rio de Janeiro, there was no shortage of inspiration, and it felt like a natural place to start. Soon after, I discovered documentary photography and developed a strong connection with black and white imagery, drawn to its simplicity, contrast and emotional depth.
Over time, photography evolved into motion. I began working as a Director of Photography and Cinematographer, developing visual narratives for documentaries, fashion films, short films and commercial projects. I also work extensively as a Steadicam Operator, using camera movement as a storytelling tool to shape emotion, rhythm and presence.
This evolution allowed me to bring my photographic background into cinematic language, with a focus on light, movement, composition and authenticity.
In 2026, Colapso, a short film I worked on as cinematographer, won Best Film at the 48 Hours Film Project Lisbon and was nominated for Best Cinematography.
In 2017, I returned to surfing. It brought back something that had been part of my life since I was a teenager, and it continues to influence the way I see and work — particularly my sense of timing, balance and flow.
Today, I work across photography and cinema, always looking for the relationship between light, movement and human presence.
Still getting wet at sunrise, still looking for something new.