Rui de Vasconcelos Serra Ribeiro
Award-winning Fine Art Photographer
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About me!
I was born in the heart of Lisbon. I am a present father and partner, sharing and seeking support in all decisions and challenges. I see myself as outgoing, joyful, lively, and positive, with a free spirit, emotional depth, and an adventurous nature.
Life’s Pleasures
I cannot resist the aroma and taste of morning coffee brewed in a stovetop espresso maker. I enjoy gastronomy, reading, traveling, cinema, arts in general, scale modeling, and sports. I'm fortunate to have adopted a Portuguese Water Dog. Pets are family, and they are always welcome in my photography sessions.
Photography as a Lifelong Passion
My journey began with technical and professional training at Ar.Co in Lisbon, where I discovered in Photography my true artistic expression.
I started as a studio director at an advertising and industrial photography agency.
Teaching Passion
In the Algarve, I began teaching photography. I’ve organized various workshops, beginner courses, and professional training, sharing my knowledge with over 300 students across different institutions.
Artistic Recognition and Highlights
My first international photography award took place in Jersey, C.I. with the first prize in the Action category.
A competition sponsored by SIGMA during the Surf Championship.
My fine art photography has been published in the internationally acclaimed EGOÍSTA Magazine.
The Fine Art collection, titled "Saudade Guitarra Portuguesa", was prefaced by the Master of the Portuguese Guitar, António Chaínho, and gained recognition with our appearance on an television program.
The inaugural exhibition at Teatro Lethes in Faro was accompanied by one of his recitals and became one of the most remarkable moments of my career.
Currently
Since 2011, I have focused on wedding photography, events, lifestyle photography, and workshops.
I constantly seek inspiration and opportunities to create my own fine art photography.
"The photographic experience gained over the years is only valuable when combined with a constant update of techniques and aesthetic trends."
Likes!
“Rui was brilliant throughout.
He captured our wedding perfectly and got our photos through to us so quickly too.
100% recommend him!”
“We loved the service provided by photographer Rui. He made us super comfortable in the singles session, making everything run more naturally and fluidly on the day. Our service included Photography + Video + Engagement Session, and on the day, they presented us with a video of the engagement session and day's preparations for all guests to watch. It was spectacular! We recommend *****”
“We have been in the Algarve for the celebration of our parental 40 years marriage anniversary. We giften them a photoshoot with Serra Ribeiro Photography and it was excellent. He is a creative and flexible photographer which can create great moments on the spot. It was really out of our expectation! Greetings from the Netherlands!”
““I had a 3-day event in the Algarve and after some research I was lucky to have come across the contact of the company Serra Ribeiro photography. I had never worked with Rui before and that's why I was a little apprehensive. It took 1 second in a meeting before the event to make sure I had found the right person! In addition to being an excellent photographer, he is a fantastic person! I STRONGLY advise anyone who is looking for someone to bring to life the memories of a certain moment. Rui - thank you!””
““Rui is a very approachable person, who made us feel free to make our itinerary in the Pre-Wedding photo session which facilitated the connection on the wedding day. He is very attentive to details and very professional. You can easily establish a bond of trust and cooperation, I might even say friendship. I thank Rui for the service provided and I clearly recommend his work.”
“We contacted Serra Ribeiro photography and from that moment until the service was delivered, we were delighted with Rui's flexibility, professionalism and human quality, highlighting his sensitivity to quickly capture our preferences and the ease of making us feel comfortable throughout time. Admirably we can confirm that Rui is a photographer who captures unforgettable moments and preserves the quality of his work. Our guests loved the photos and so did we.”
