What my clients say
"When I first met Ricardo, he was a talented young surf photographer. Over the years, he extended his skills way beyond just surfing photography.
Ricardo has a great work ethic and everyone from creative directors to the highest level athletes enjoy working with him. He is definitely the kind of guy that you know will get the shit done when you hire him!"
"I met Ricardo some years ago on a studio photoshoot with surfers, but after that we worked together on luxury lifestyle photoshoots. Working with him is all about first light, last light, and everything in between. Non stop magical hours and full on dedication on every single photoshoot. Being a meticulous and hard working photographer, he keeps the team motivated to achieve the best possible results and always manages to exceed the client’s expectations."
"Scuderia Azzurra is specialized on concourse restorations of exclusive Italian sports cars. At the end of each restoration, there is always a final photo shoot. The challenge is to bring out the uniqueness and beauty of the specific car with all its relevant and sometimes hidden details. Not every photographer has the capabilities to do this right, Ricardo has!
Over the many years we are working with him, he has photographed a wide variety of models for us. Ricardo is a passionate and dedicated photographer. We and our customers have always been very satisfied with his work."
Matthias Hinz - founder & partner Scuderia Azzurra
"Ricardo has worked with the Canon Portugal team for many years and this relationship has always been like the ocean photography in Ricardo’s portfolio: interesting, deep, and taking us to another dimension of beauty.
Being an outstanding professional and a wonderful human being, he manages to combine these two layers that are not always connected, and it shows on how he approaches every single project, no matter how big or small, always with the same focus and professionalism. Ricardo is a freelance photographer, but we know we can count on him as a team player, working with us with the same energy and dedication as if he was a Canon employee, doing everything to make sure the brand name has visibility even above his own name. For the Canon team he’s a partner and a friend, someone who strongly believes in the common good above the individual.
We can’t thank him enough for all the good moments we’ve shared along the years, and we can only hope to keep this strong connection going on for years to come."
"Ricardo’s photos of our office and team exceeded all expectations. He managed to capture each person on our team with authenticity, conveying the exact the spirit with which we want to be recognized. Through his lenses, our office gained a new life — bright, welcoming and full of identity. Each image is careful, professional and visually striking. A truly exceptional work that has elevated our institutional image to another level. He is, without a doubt, a valuable and irreplaceable partner. I recommend him without any hesitation."
"Ricardo (aka Bravo) is one of the most dedicated photographers I have ever known. He was one of the first great Portuguese adventurers to devote himself wholeheartedly to the world of surf and ocean photography , drawing valuable lessons from it along the way. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience which, combined with his high level of professionalism and dedication, has made him one of the most talented, consistent, and reliable photographers I have had the opportunity to work with over the past 30 years."
"Working with Ricardo was a truly positive experience. As part of a full rebranding process at BIND, we needed new portraits for the whole team and Ricardo managed to create, from the very beginning, a relaxed and welcoming environment where everyone felt at ease. The photographs reflect the authenticity of each person, with naturalness and intimacy, without ever losing the professional tone we wanted. The results exceeded our expectations - they captured not only the faces and expressions, but the essence of the BIND team!
We believe that the growth of any company depends on establishing great partnerships, just like this one we have with Ricardo."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Ricardo for the past 4 years and from the outset, his professionalism, creativity, and eye for detail were evident in every interaction and shot.
What truly sets Ricardo apart is his exceptional attention to detail and unwavering commitment to delivering outstanding results. He always takes the time to understand our vision, offers thoughtful suggestions, and ensures that every image captures the essence of our brand and message.
Throughout the entire process, he was punctual, responsive, and an absolute joy to work with. The final photos always exceeded our expectations and have been a fantastic asset for our marketing and branding materials."
"I first met Ricardo on a trip we took together to Reunion Island in 1996. From that first day I was immediately impressed by him: I could tell he was the same breed as us, always ready to wake up at night to score the best waves and that special morning light. A truly professional and hard working photographer, it was easy for us to get along, even to this day.
Thank you Ricardo for some of the best photos of my life and for the most unexpected angles I've seen in surf photography.".
"It is always a pleasure to work with Ricardo, as he is a true professional and always hard at work. Inside and outside the water."
