ABOUT ME

Photographer from Portugal

30 years old photographer from Portugal, with a Degree in Art and Design at the Higher School of Education of Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra and a Master in Engineering and Product Design by Aveiro University, curretly studying Audiovisual Communication for the New Media.

In 2018 I had the opportunity to be accredited to the Portuguese round of the MXGP and since that moment I knew that my goal was to try to chase a career as photographer in the sports industry. Worked on that goal — combining photography with the academic path and later with a full-time job as a product designer — and in 2023 had the opportunity to join Infront Moto Racing as MXGP’s official photographer.

Music photography has been present in my life since 2016, have been working as a sports photojournalist and with students since 2018 and more recently started to explore the potencial of studio photography. I also work with brands covering corporate events and creating social media content.

Rafael Ferreira. Sports, Motorsports and music photographer based in Coimbra, Portugal. Available worldwide
Maya Gabeira at Nazaré Tudor Challenge. Big Wave Challenge by World Surf League. World Sports Photography Awards Aquatic Sports Special Merit 2024. Photo by Rafael Ferreira

World Sports Photography Awards 2024 | Aquatic Sports

Special Merit

Start of the race at the Motocross of Nations MXoN Ernée 2023. World Sports Photography Awards Motor Sports Finalist 2023. Photo by Rafael Ferreira

World Sports Photography Awards 2023 | Motor Sports

Finalist 

AWARDS

35th Awards 2024 | Motion — Top70

35th Awards 2024 | Top35 Portuguese photographer

World Sports Photography Awards 2024 | Aquatic Sports — Special Merit

World Sports Photography Awards 2023 | Motor Sports — Finalist

World Sports Photography Awards 2022 | Racquet Sports— Finalist

SPEAKER

As my career in the photography industry evolved, I began being invited  to share my experience and professional journey. Since then, I have participated in round tables, podcasts, talks for students and led masterclasses.

YOUTUBE

Following the previous topic, as I found out that I like to share my experience with others, I started to record vlogs about my day life as a photographer. This is something that I do only for fun and when it is possible. You can check the videos on my YouTube channel, here.

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