Amanda Teixeira, founder of Le Terrier Studio, is a pioneering pet photographer based in Lisbon, Portugal. Her work captures creative and emotional images of animals since 2015.

Amanda’s work spans a wide range of projects, from personalised pet portraits to commercial photography for major brands like IKEA and Royal Canin. Her studio, Le Terrier Studio, offers a professional space where she creates unique visual content for individuals and companies in the pet industry.

Amanda’s expertise extends beyond photography—she also runs Le Terrier Talent, an agency providing trained animals for media productions.

With a passion for animals, art, and creativity, Amanda continues to push the boundaries of pet photography, creating images that connect emotionally with audiences and elevate brand storytelling across various platforms.

SCREEN is a versatile equipment rental company that not only offers high-quality gear but also provides a wide range of production services tailored to meet the unique needs of each project.

"We specialise in various types of photography, from aerial/drone shots to portrait photography, and our skilled team can provide camera operators, camera assistants, fixers, and gaffers to support your production. For advertising and commercial work, we can offer experienced directors and directors of photography (DOPs) to bring your vision to life.

In addition to our on-set expertise, SCREEN also provides comprehensive post-production services, including editing and color grading, ensuring a polished final product. We also offer a full social media management package that covers everything from content creation to the development of effective advertising strategies, helping you reach your audience and maximise your impact across platforms."

The Vintage Hotel & Spa is a celebration of Lisbon - from the buzzing local culture to its history and architecture. We aim to create an original and authentic experience while offering a piece of Lisbon our guests can call their own.

To indulge in breathtaking views of the Lisbon skyline, guests can head to the V Rooftop Bar. Blue Bistrot specialises in traditional Portuguese cuisine with a twist, while the Hangout Bar - where they can load a vinyl record onto the turntable or listen to live music every Tuesday and Thursday - serves cocktails and much more.

Vintage welcomes not only furry friends but also events and conferences in one of its two meeting rooms.

Plus, the Spa has modern facilities that include a tranquillity water lounge, treatment rooms and a well-equipped gym.

COLORAMA, headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, is a comprehensive film and photo production agency.

Boasting a proficient team dedicated to development, production, and post-production, COLORAMA provides tailored production services of the utmost quality.

Their offerings span 360º production services, encompassing:

• Content creation for documentaries, feature films, TV series, and advertising ventures.
• Expert planning, budgeting, legal support, talent acquisition, and procurement of necessary resources, ensuring financial transparency and sustainability.
• A curated pool of professionals committed to achieving excellence in every project.

"We proficiently operate, draft, and communicate in English, Spanish, and French. For other languages, we collaborate with skilled interpreters adept at overcoming any linguistic barriers."

The Vintage Hotel & Spa is a celebration of Lisbon - from the buzzing local culture to its history and architecture. We aim to create an original and authentic experience while offering a piece of Lisbon our guests can call their own.

To indulge in breathtaking views of the Lisbon skyline, guests can head to the V Rooftop Bar. Blue Bistrot specialises in traditional Portuguese cuisine with a twist, while the Hangout Bar - where they can load a vinyl record onto the turntable or listen to live music every Tuesday and Thursday - serves cocktails and much more.

Vintage welcomes not only furry friends but also events and conferences in one of its two meeting rooms.

Plus, the Spa has modern facilities that include a tranquillity water lounge, treatment rooms and a well-equipped gym.

We are thrilled to announce that Gaby Corrêa Productions is celebrating 20 years of excellence in the industry! Over the past two decades, GC Productions have established themselves as a premier photo and motion production company, with bases in Lisbon, San Diego, California, and Bali. Their journey has been filled with exciting collaborations, memorable projects, and invaluable partnerships with international brands.

Gaby Correa Productions, take pride in offering comprehensive production support tailored to the unique needs of each project, whether it's budgeting, location scouting and permits, pre-production arrangements, talent and crew hiring, casting, studio and equipment rental, production vehicles, or set design and props.

"Throughout the years, we have had the privilege of working with esteemed clients: Hermès, L’Oréal, Revlon, Wella, BMW, Mazda, Audi, The New York Times, DHL, Nike, Adidas, Asics, Lufthansa, ZARA, Madewell, Vogue, Birkenstock, Eastpak, air up, to name just a few. These collaborations have not only enriched our portfolio but also inspired us to continually push the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

As we commemorate this milestone, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, collaborators, and supporters who have been instrumental in our journey. As we embark on the next chapter of our journey, we remain committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, creativity, and client satisfaction.

Thank you for being a part of our story.” Gaby Corrêa - Founder & Executive Producer.

Gonçalo Barriga is a people & lifestyle photographer with a deep-rooted passion for fitness & sports, based in Lisbon, Portugal.

With over a decade of making images for clients, he has not only sharpened his skill and vision, but also come to realise that good communication is one of the key factors for a successful job. Whether working with a global fitness brand or an individual athlete, he strives to become the client's best possible ally, making sure to understand their goals and contributing on how to reach them.

He has shot high-profile events for Ironman and Red Bull, commercial and lifestyle imagery for fitness brands, promotional campaigns for CrossFit gyms and editorial portraits for athletes and personal trainers.

His ongoing personal project — BODY — showcasing athletes, dancers and basically anyone who can express themself with their body, is an exploration of the diverse manifestations of an active lifestyle.

In 2023 he was honored to serve as an Official Juror for the Chromatic Awards.

COLORAMA is a full-service film and photo production company based in Lisbon, Portugal.

With a steady development, production, and post-production team, COLORAMA offers your project complete production services at the highest level with customised care.

COLORAMA's offer includes 360º production services for:

• Content production for documentary, feature film, tv series, and advertising projects.
• Executive planning, budgeting, legal, talent and material means necessary for production financial transparency and sustainability options.
• A fine selection of professionals focused to get the highest standard for your project.

"We work, write, and communicate in English, Spanish and French - for other languages we work with experienced interpreters, able to overcome any language barrier."

Operating from the westernmost edge of Europe, 27LIS extends comprehensive production services across mainland Portugal, Madeira, and the Azores islands, and into Spain.

The company's creative solutions, crafted through a filmmaker's lens, cater to production companies, agencies, and brands globally. Whether it's commercials, feature films, serial formats, or photo productions, 27LIS' meticulous attention to detail and collaborative approach ensure optimal outcomes.

Merging the benefits of partnering with a major international production company with over 20 years experience in the local film industry, 27LIS positions itself between service production and partners in crime.

For more information please contact João Faria, Managing Partner / Executive Producer or Melanie West, Executive Producer.

Welcome to Showcase Portugal, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading creatives and companies working out of Portugal.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Lisbon Photo and Film directories.

Brands and publications including L'Oreal, Jack&Jones, BMW, Aldi, GQ, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• Between 23rd May and 2nd June, IndieLisboa will fill the city of Lisbon with the latest releases and news from national and international contemporary cinema.
• The exhibition Female Gaze/Ollar no Feminino, the first featuring photographs exclusively taken by women, inaugurates the program at Leica Gallery in Porto for 2024. Four winners of the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA) present their intimate and long-term documentary works.
• The Museu de Arte Contemporânea/CCB in Lisbon presents the exhibition Ou o desenho contínuo ('Or the continuous drawing'), a selection of contemporary drawings by more than 50 artists. Until 29th September.

Our cover image was shot by Mafalda Boavida for Mob Journal.