Despite the fact that Nazaré is known in the world for its gigantic waves, with the surf competition "Nazare Tow Challenge” made famous by Garrett McNamara, one of the oldest traditions of the country rests on the nearby beach: sun-drying fish. While the men had the job of going to the sea to fish, it was the women, on land, who had the function of selling the fish. 89 years old Manuela has been drying and selling fish since she was 7. This ancestral tradition is a feminine skill that has been passed down from mothers to daughters over the years and is still alive today.
Lisbon/ Bratislava-based conceptual documentary and fine-art photographer from Bratislava/ Slovakia whose primary focus is on the climate and biodiversity crises affecting ocean and socio-economical and ecological impact on the fishing industry in Portugal.
Presently one of the alumni of the 2022-23 VII Photo Masterclass, proud father of 2 and Visual Storytelling Masterclass by The Raw Society participant.
Awards * 2023 - SPP - SLOVAK PRESS PHOTO 2023 - Portrait category - Manuela of Nazaré - Winner
* 2023 - IPA - Lucie Foundation - International Photography Awards - Editorial / Press-Photo Essay / Feature Story - A Journey of The Fish - Honorable Mention
* 2023 - SPP - SLOVAK PRESS PHOTO 2023 - Environment and Nature international category - A Journey of the Fish - Sardinha - Nomination / Finalist
* 2023 - SPP - SLOVAK PRESS PHOTO 2023 - Portrait category - Manuela of Nazaré - Nomination / Finalist
* 2023 - GPA - Great Photography Awards 2023 - Black & White World International Photo Competition - Minimalism - Runner Up + Honorable mention - Navigating the Celestial Tides
* 2023 - STF - Shoot The Face International Photography Awards - Manuela - Finalist
* 2023 - STF - Shoot The Face International Photography Awards - Manuela 2 - Finalist
* 2023 - Emergentes - Internacional Photography Award Encontros da Imagem - selected for Portfolios Readings
* 2023 - IPA - Lucie Foundation - International Photography Awards - Nature - Macro - Official Selection
* 2023 - IPA - Lucie Foundation - International Photography Awards - Fine Art - Abstract - Official Selection
* 2023 - IPA - Lucie Foundation - International Photography Awards - Editorial / Press-Photo Essay / Feature Story - Official Selection - A Journey of The Fish
* 2023 - PX3 - Prix de la Photographie Paris - State of the World 2023 - A Journey of The Fish - Shortlist
* 2023 - Lens Culture Emerging Talent Awards 2023 - Editors’ Picks - ABYSSAL ECHOES
* 2023 - All About Photo - AAP Magazine #32 B&W
* 2023 - Lens Culture Emerging Talent Awards 2023 - Editors’ Picks - ABYSSAL ECHOES
* 2023 - All About Photo - AAP Magazine #32 B&W - A Journey of The Fish - Particular Merit Mention
* 2023 - All About Photo Solo Exhibition - A Journey of The Fish - Runner up
* 2023 - Social Documentary Network - A Journey of The Fish - Sardine
* 2023 - International Contest of Art Photography Portugal - João Taborda Memorial Salon
