He was sitting there, next to her, on a cold bench at São Bento station. It was one of those days where time doesn’t really pass — it just lingers.
His hands rested gently on his thighs, his gaze lost in a place no one else could see.

She stared ahead, still. Maybe she already knew he’d drift off into his thoughts. Maybe she knew that silence of his as well as the sound of the trains arriving and leaving.

I’m thrilled to announce a special giveaway on Instagram to celebrate the art of storytelling photography. I’m not just giving away a free eBook—I’m creating an opportunity for us to connect, grow, and share our love for this powerful genre of photography.

Photography is painting with light. Every photograph is shaped by how light falls on a subject, creating shadows, highlights, and textures that add depth and emotion. As a documentary and storytelling photographer, I’ve learned that understanding light is one of the most powerful ways to elevate an image from ordinary to extraordinary.

In this post, we’ll explore how light influences photography, the difference between natural and artificial light, and how you can use it to enhance your storytelling.

We woke up early that morning. 3 AM is early, right? We had a flight to catch at 5 AM. We arrived in Amsterdam on schedule and found the city still wrapped in the quiet of dawn. It was my first time in the Netherlands, a country I had always wanted to visit.

S. Bento Station, where the magical and unique light transforms the scene into something worthy of a film.

One cold morning, I was between appointments and while waiting in front of the Matosinhos market, I found myself faced with a choice..

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