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showcase magazine Apr 2024 portugal issue 954
The Rebello Hotel Porto hotels
Situated on Gaia’s waterfront, The Rebello Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to explore the home of Port Wine. Built within the solid stonework of the 19th-century warehouses that raised Porto, the hotel features a Spa & Wellness area inspired by Ancient Roman baths, with a Tranquillity Water Lounge, sauna and gym.
It’s possible to enjoy artisanal pizza or petiscos while taking in a spectacular view of the Douro River at Bello Rooftop or go to Pot&Pan, the on-site restaurant which offers tapas-style dishes to share.
Designed not only for friends, families and pets but also for “un-corporate corporate” purposes, there are unique meeting rooms inspired by an industrial chic atmosphere. All the 103 suites are artfully decorated and can range from studios to three-bedroom duplex. Reimagined for today with ample space to live.
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showcase magazine Apr 2024 portugal issue 954
Diego Veríssimo Porto Food & Drink and Still Life Photographers
Diego Veríssimo is a food and still life photographer based in Portugal.
Drawing inspiration from the golden embrace of Portuguese sunlight and the nostalgic hues of his childhood, he infuses every frame with warmth and authenticity.
With an acute eye for detail and a deep understanding of the zeitgeist, Diego transforms ordinary subjects into striking, one-of-a-kind images.
Having over a decade of industry expertise, he specialises in capturing the essence of food and drinks, bringing joy to both his work and his clients.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2024 fashion & beauty photography
Portugal: Ana Araujo Silva
Ana Araújo Silva is a Portuguese fashion photographer with over 14 years of experience in the fashion industry.
Some of her commercial clients include: Farfetch, Elleme Paris, Molli, Marques Almeida, Longines Global Champions Tour, Sacoor Brothers, La Paz, Hey Harper, Polar Skate Co and Canon.
Ana is based in Porto and Lisbon and travels regularly for assignments.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2024 services for photo & film
Portugal: Waat Studio
WAAT Studio is a sought-after rental studio located in Porto, now celebrating its seventh anniversary. Throughout these years, WAAT Studio has been home to many creative souls, such as photographers, videographers, designers, producers, many brands, and startups. The studio is also proud to host several events for product presentation and demonstration from brands like Aputure, Canon, Sony, and Profoto.
The studio space presents a daylight/blackout scene, with a 60 square meter cyclorama and other styled shoot spaces. WAAT also offers the state-of-the-art range of photo and lighting equipment for rental, in-house, or on-location shoots.
The studio collaborates with other local partners for an extensive range of creative services, such as professional photography, video, and video equipment rental, digital services, hair, makeup, and styling. It is your one-stop-shop for all your production needs.
The studio has been home to both national and international brands such as Latitid, Lemon Jelly, Lemonade Collective, Lion of Porches, Mango, Mr. Blue, Ginger & Jagger, Munna, Marie de La Roche, Mo, Parfois, Temple Studio, Tiffosi, The Proper Label, Zara Kids and Zipp, among many others.
"We work to provide the best solutions to the clients and partners who have chosen us, on their creative journey, in their most challenging demands."
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spotlight magazine Mar 2024 services for photo & film
Portugal: Toolbox
"When shooting abroad, it is essential to have a local team who can help you with everything. I mean, good technicians, professional production service, permits, the best gear, vehicles, a brand new studio and even props, makeup and wardrobe.
With Toolbox, you can count on that. We offer the full package and we guarantee availability and quick follow-up during all the process.
The History Channel, IKEA, Ferrari Electric, Mercedes AG, Ulla Popken, Bosch, Alana Company, Sample and Mizuno are some of our recent clients.
If you only need the equipment, we provide one of the best rental services in Portugal, with high-end equipment, always updated. We also have a storage full of props, furniture and wardrobe options, and we are the only company in Portugal who provides all these services together. We have more than eight years of experience working with international companies."
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spotlight magazine Dec 2023 international locations
Porto: The Rebello Hotel
Located on Gaia’s waterfront, with a panoramic view across the Douro river, The Rebello is the perfect place to explore Porto’s historic centre and the grand port lodges.
Inspired by an industrial chic feel, it is designed for friends and families with furry friends included, and a kid’s club. The Rebello has 103 artfully decorated suites that range from studios to three-bedroom penthouses, with fully fitted kitchens and ample space to live.
In addition to Bello Rooftop, where guests can enjoy artisanal pizza or petiscos while taking in a spectacular view of the Douro River and Dom Luís I Bridge, there is also Pot&Pan, which offers tapas-style dishes to share with a twist on traditional Portuguese cuisine. In charge of both restaurants is Chef André Coutinho.
The hotel also features a spa and wellness area inspired by ancient Roman baths, with an indoor pool, a sauna and a gym.
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spotlight magazine Jun 2023 still life photography
Portugal: Diego Veríssimo
"I'm Diego, a Portuguese photographer and photography teacher.
If I could summarise my work in a word, I think it would be "organic". In a world of short attention spans and 'perfect' images created by 3D renders and AI, I strive for authenticity.
Aesthetically, I tend to go for a very clean look, often aiming for that organic feel that I can’t quite put into words.
During 2023, I've been dedicating much of my time to personal projects, as I believe they greatly help to fuel my creativity.
When I'm not creating images, I'm sharing my love for photography with the next generation of photographers, through teaching. It's something that brings me a lot of joy and ultimately keeps me fresh and up to date."
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spotlight magazine May 2023 rental studios
Porto: Waat Studio
Established in Porto in 2017, WAAT Studio is a sought-after rental studio that is now celebrating its fifth anniversary. Throughout these five years, it has been a creative hub for photographers, producers, independent designers, brands, startup companies, and products' presentations, including those by Aputure, Canon, Profoto, and Sony. The studio has also been home to both national and international brands such as Latitid, Lemon Jelly, Lemonade Collective, Lion of Porches, Mango, Marie de La Roche, Mo, Parfois, Temple, Tiffosi, The Proper Label, Zara Kids, Zippy.
In addition to the studio, WAAT also offers professional photo equipment rental for both in-house and on-location shoots. Collaborating with specialised partners, WAAT Studio provides an extensive range of creative services, including professional photography, video, lighting, and digital services, as well as hair, makeup, and styling services, and video equipment rental. It is your one-stop-shop for all your production needs.
"Our gratitude to the customers who have decided to choose and accompanied us on this path is to continue to serve them with the best solutions for their most challenging demands."
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showcase magazine May 2023 portugal issue 917
Toolbox Porto Full Film & Photo Production and Services
"When shooting abroad, it is essential to have a local team who can help you with everything. Good technicians, professional production service, permits, the best gear, vehicles, a brand new studio and even props, make up and wardrobe.
With Toolbox, you can count on that. We offer the full package and we guarantee availability and quick follow-up during all the process.
History Channel, IKEA, Ferrari Electric, Mercedes AG, Ulla Popken and Mizuno are some of our recent clients, who can confirm our loyalty.
If you only need the equipment, we provide one of the best rental services in Portugal, with high-end equipment, always updated. We also have a storage full of props, furniture and wardrobe options, and we are the only company in Portugal who provides all these services together.
We would be very happy to help you making your project a success."
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showcase magazine May 2023 portugal issue 917
Diego Veríssimo Porto Food, Still Life and Portraiture Photographers
"My name is Diego and I'm a photographer and photography teacher based in Braga, Portugal.
I've been working in the photography industry for over 11 years and been developing my skills in this field ever since.
Commercially, I specialise in still life and portraiture and my personal style revolves around clean and graphic images, often using bold colours.
Growing up in the countryside of Portugal, the idea of "less is more" came often more as a necessity than anything else, but that kind of aesthetic grew on me and led me to create the kind of imagery I do today.
My personal work is a mix of analog and digital techniques and very much inspired by my daily life as well as history and art.
As a teacher, I'm currently working on film developing and black & white darkroom printing and product photography."