About

Photography has been at the centre of my creative life since I was seventeen. My early fascination with painting and cinema naturally evolved into an interest in photography, particularly in the way an image can capture character, emotion and atmosphere. Fashion became the vehicle through which I could bring these interests together.

I studied photography at Ar.Co in Lisbon for four years, beginning my professional career while still very young and working across photography, fashion and image-making. Over the years, I have developed a visual approach grounded in strong composition, colour, atmosphere and an instinct for capturing people and their individuality.

My references range from the conceptual precision of Thomas Ruff to the intimate and observational work of Diane Arbus and Nan Goldin, alongside the fashion imagery of Helmut Newton and the portraiture and visual language of Robert Mapplethorpe. These influences continue to shape my approach while leaving space for my own perspective and curiosity.

 pedro@pedromatosphoto.com