01 / introduction

Freelance photographer / based in Lisbon

Light,
held still.

I make quiet, tactile images for people, places, and ideas with something to say.

A fashion portrait in soft, warm window light
portrait study / 0135° 41′ N, 139° 41′ E
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The in-between is where the story lives. I work slowly, look closely, and leave room for the unexpected.

/ point of view

A selection

Recent work

Personal and commissioned work
2023 — 2026

03 / about
Portrait of a person in a minimal studio setting self portrait / 2026

A little context

Looking for
the feeling.

I’m zumu, a freelance photographer working across portraiture, editorial, and quiet corners of the built world.

My practice is rooted in observation: natural light, honest gestures, the pause before a room changes. I collaborate with people who care about the atmosphere around their work as much as the work itself.

Based inLisbon, PT
AvailableWorldwide
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04 / contact

Tell me
what you’re making.

For commissions, collaborations, or just to say hello. I usually reply within two working days.

hello@zumu.photo