About Me

I am Miguel, 17, from Lisbon, drawn to people and the places around them.

I have been photographing for over two years, mostly around places where people gather: cultural events, religious ceremonies, parties, demonstrations, and streets that feel alive.

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Close enough to feel what is happening.

For the last couple of years, I have used the camera as a way to stay close to the rhythm of a place: the movement, the light, the gestures, and the expressions that appear in the middle of a crowd.

I am especially drawn to events with real atmosphere: arraiais, festas, discotecas, religious celebrations, protests, and places in Lisbon where the background matters because people make it alive.

Outside photography, I already spend time around projects, events, audiovisual setups, volunteering, and youth activities. Photography feels like a natural extension of that: being present, paying attention, and trying to keep a good frame from disappearing.