Portuguese photographer, filmmaker, and writer based in the Netherlands, his work is focused in documentary and travel content.

Contributed to several outlets, Volkskrant; AFP; Público and Radio Netherlands Worldwide, among others.

João successfully graduated from The Hague University Of Applied Sciences, where he graduated from International & European Law program specializing in Public International Law and Human Rights Law.

The works of Henri Cartier Bresson, Robert Capa, Tim Hetherington, James Nachtwey, Henri Matisse, Francisco Goya had a powerful effect on him, becoming instrumental for his decision to work professionally as a storyteller.

Get in touch?

• Email me at joaolpires@outlook.com