Gipsy Portrait
2010
Photography
“Nomadic sight”
Documentary Project(Photography and Post-productions) By: José Ferreira
Marginalized by society or nomadic and heir of a measureless culture?
The history of the gypsies still stumbles around deep controversies and its condition remains tied in a complex lacing of mysteries and doubts.
Our imprecise historical knowledge about his theme, tell us that this enigmatic people came originally from northwest India and, for reasons still unexplained nowadays, were forced to leave the territory, becoming nomadic.
Their first steps in Europe occurred during XII century, but their presence in Portugal only dates from mid XV century.
Six centuries later, gypsies are still associated with extra-sensorial and divine capabilities, and from a social point of view, are an ethnic minority that either self-exclude themselves or gets marginalized by our society.
"Nomadic Sight" is a documental photographic project raised from the need to acknowledge and assimilate different sights and realities of everyday’s life nowadays, providing a different approach and perspective on these enigmatic people.
Mindful to their habits, customs and traditions, the author, José Maria Ferreira, intended to give expression to his care and interest in this race and recorded the charm of this culture, as rich as mysterious.
Therefore, over approximately one year (2008/09), he established bounds and a close relationship with its members, regularly visiting three gypsy camps in Faro.
Through his camera, expressions, postures and habits, overflowed he’s eyes and soul, at the rhythm of such an amazing people. A lost world full of familiar gestures, that still strictly bound present with past. Their connection to their land and routs, the children’s laugh while playing along the grass, and the recreation of ancient customs remind us of the presence of a perpetual culture.
More than simple images, Jose Maria Ferreira captured the soul of the people in every face, every look, every smile and every tear...
"Olhar nómada"
Marginalizados da sociedade, ou povo nómada, herdeiro de uma cultura riquíssima?
A história da etnia cigana,ou Rom,gera ainda hoje muita controvérsia e a sua condição contínua envolta em mistério. Crê‐se que este povo enigmático é originário do noroeste da Índia e que, por razões desconhecidas, terá sido obrigado a abandonar o território, tornando‐se nómada. Chegado à Europa por volta do séc. XII, a sua presença em Portugal data apenas de meados dos éc.XV.
Seis séculos passados, os ciganos estão ainda hoje associados a lendas e capacidades divinatórias e são, do ponto de vista social, uma minoria étnica que tanto se auto‐exclui como é marginalizada pela nossa sociedade.
“Olhar nómada”, é um projecto de fotografia documental que nasce da necessidadedeconhecer e dar a conhecer as diferentes realidades da vida quotidiana actual, facultando uma abordagem diferente deste povo. Desperto para os seus hábitos, costumes e tradições, o autor, José Maria Ferreira, propõe‐se a dar expressão ao seu interesse por esta etnia e a registar o encanto da sua cultura,tão rica quantomisteriosa.
Assim, ao longo de aproximadamente um ano (2008/09) estabelece uma relação de proximidade com os seus membros, visitando regularmente três acampamentos de ciganos situados em Faro. Por meio da sua objectiva apreendeu olhares, expressões, posturas, hábitos; sentiu‐se entrar num mundo perdido;viu reflectido o presente e opassado em cada gesto; vivenciou a ligação das crianças à terra, a recriação de costumes ancestrais. Por fim, mais do que simples imagens, captou a alma de um povo em cada rosto,em cada olhar,em cada sorriso,em cada lágrima...
Documentary Project(Photography and Post-productions) By: José Ferreira
Marginalized by society or nomadic and heir of a measureless culture?
The history of the gypsies still stumbles around deep controversies and its condition remains tied in a complex lacing of mysteries and doubts.
Our imprecise historical knowledge about his theme, tell us that this enigmatic people came originally from northwest India and, for reasons still unexplained nowadays, were forced to leave the territory, becoming nomadic.
Their first steps in Europe occurred during XII century, but their presence in Portugal only dates from mid XV century.
Six centuries later, gypsies are still associated with extra-sensorial and divine capabilities, and from a social point of view, are an ethnic minority that either self-exclude themselves or gets marginalized by our society.
"Nomadic Sight" is a documental photographic project raised from the need to acknowledge and assimilate different sights and realities of everyday’s life nowadays, providing a different approach and perspective on these enigmatic people.
Mindful to their habits, customs and traditions, the author, José Maria Ferreira, intended to give expression to his care and interest in this race and recorded the charm of this culture, as rich as mysterious.
Therefore, over approximately one year (2008/09), he established bounds and a close relationship with its members, regularly visiting three gypsy camps in Faro.
Through his camera, expressions, postures and habits, overflowed he’s eyes and soul, at the rhythm of such an amazing people. A lost world full of familiar gestures, that still strictly bound present with past. Their connection to their land and routs, the children’s laugh while playing along the grass, and the recreation of ancient customs remind us of the presence of a perpetual culture.
More than simple images, Jose Maria Ferreira captured the soul of the people in every face, every look, every smile and every tear...
"Olhar nómada"
Marginalizados da sociedade, ou povo nómada, herdeiro de uma cultura riquíssima?
A história da etnia cigana,ou Rom,gera ainda hoje muita controvérsia e a sua condição contínua envolta em mistério. Crê‐se que este povo enigmático é originário do noroeste da Índia e que, por razões desconhecidas, terá sido obrigado a abandonar o território, tornando‐se nómada. Chegado à Europa por volta do séc. XII, a sua presença em Portugal data apenas de meados dos éc.XV.
Seis séculos passados, os ciganos estão ainda hoje associados a lendas e capacidades divinatórias e são, do ponto de vista social, uma minoria étnica que tanto se auto‐exclui como é marginalizada pela nossa sociedade.
“Olhar nómada”, é um projecto de fotografia documental que nasce da necessidadedeconhecer e dar a conhecer as diferentes realidades da vida quotidiana actual, facultando uma abordagem diferente deste povo. Desperto para os seus hábitos, costumes e tradições, o autor, José Maria Ferreira, propõe‐se a dar expressão ao seu interesse por esta etnia e a registar o encanto da sua cultura,tão rica quantomisteriosa.
Assim, ao longo de aproximadamente um ano (2008/09) estabelece uma relação de proximidade com os seus membros, visitando regularmente três acampamentos de ciganos situados em Faro. Por meio da sua objectiva apreendeu olhares, expressões, posturas, hábitos; sentiu‐se entrar num mundo perdido;viu reflectido o presente e opassado em cada gesto; vivenciou a ligação das crianças à terra, a recriação de costumes ancestrais. Por fim, mais do que simples imagens, captou a alma de um povo em cada rosto,em cada olhar,em cada sorriso,em cada lágrima...
“Nomadic sight”
Marginalized by society or nomadic and heir of a measureless culture?
The history of the gypsies still stumbles around deep controversies and its condition remains tied in a complex lacing of mysteries and doubts.
Our imprecise historical knowledge about his theme, tell us that this enigmatic people came originally from northwest India and, for reasons still unexplained nowadays, were forced to leave the territory, becoming nomadic.
Their first steps in Europe occurred during XII century, but their presence in Portugal only dates from mid XV century.
Six centuries later, gypsies are still associated with extra-sensorial and divine capabilities, and from a social point of view, are an ethnic minority that either self-exclude themselves or gets marginalized by our society.
"Nomadic Sight" is a documental photographic project raised from the need to acknowledge and assimilate different sights and realities of everyday’s life nowadays, providing a different approach and perspective on these enigmatic people.
Mindful to their habits, customs and traditions, the author, José Maria Ferreira, intended to give expression to his care and interest in this race and recorded the charm of this culture, as rich as mysterious.
Therefore, over approximately one year (2008/09), he established bounds and a close relationship with its members, regularly visiting three gypsy camps in Faro.
Through his camera, expressions, postures and habits, overflowed he’s eyes and soul, at the rhythm of such an amazing people. A lost world full of familiar gestures, that still strictly bound present with past. Their connection to their land and routs, the children’s laugh while playing along the grass, and the recreation of ancient customs remind us of the presence of a perpetual culture.
More than simple images, Jose Maria Ferreira captured the soul of the people in every face, every look, every smile and every tear..."Olhar nómada"
Marginalizados da sociedade, ou povo nómada, herdeiro de uma cultura riquíssima?
A história da etnia cigana,ou Rom,gera ainda hoje muita controvérsia e a sua condição contínua envolta em mistério. Crê‐se que este povo enigmático é originário do noroeste da Índia e que, por razões desconhecidas, terá sido obrigado a abandonar o território, tornando‐se nómada. Chegado à Europa por volta do séc. XII, a sua presença em Portugal data apenas de meados dos éc.XV.
Seis séculos passados, os ciganos estão ainda hoje associados a lendas e capacidades divinatórias e são, do ponto de vista social, uma minoria étnica que tanto se auto‐exclui como é marginalizada pela nossa sociedade.
“Olhar nómada”, é um projecto de fotografia documental que nasce da necessidadedeconhecer e dar a conhecer as diferentes realidades da vida quotidiana actual, facultando uma abordagem diferente deste povo. Desperto para os seus hábitos, costumes e tradições, o autor, José Maria Ferreira, propõe‐se a dar expressão ao seu interesse por esta etnia e a registar o encanto da sua cultura,tão rica quantomisteriosa.
Assim, ao longo de aproximadamente um ano (2008/09) estabelece uma relação de proximidade com os seus membros, visitando regularmente três acampamentos de ciganos situados em Faro. Por meio da sua objectiva apreendeu olhares, expressões, posturas, hábitos; sentiu‐se entrar num mundo perdido;viu reflectido o presente e opassado em cada gesto; vivenciou a ligação das crianças à terra, a recriação de costumes ancestrais. Por fim, mais do que simples imagens, captou a alma de um povo em cada rosto,em cada olhar,em cada sorriso,em cada lágrima...PHOTOGRAPHY AND POST-PRODUCTION BY JOSÉ FERREIRA





















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HOPE THERE'S SOMEONE
Photo: Jose Ferreira
Model: Francisco Soares(Elite Models)
Styling: TIago Ferreira, Assistant: João Januário
Make up: Sandra Alves
Hair Style: André Neto Oliveira(metro Studio), with L?oreal Professional Products
Fashion, Fashion Styling2013 -
WAITING & WISHING
Photo: Jose Ferreira(www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
Muse: Estefânia Silva (Just Models)
Styling: Eva Maria(http://thisisevamaria.wordpress.com/)
Make Up: Joana Belluci
Hair Style: Carla D'oliveiraFashion, Fashion Styling2013 -
ADVERTORIAL G-STAR FOR "DIF" MAG, ISSSUE# 96
Photo: Jose Ferreira(www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
Model: Tomás Tengarrinha(Elite)
Styling: Barbie Doll Marketers(Sara Abreu & Catarina Botas)
Make Up: Tânia Neves Make UpDigital Photography, Fashion, Fashion Styling2013 -
Sport Meeting With Luxury
Photo: Jose Ferreira
Models: Elisabeth Almeida(Elite) & Jack(Central-Models)
Styling: Tiago Ferreira
Make up: Bia Verri
Hair Style: Catia Monteiro
Fashion editorial for Divo mag(Angola)Digital Photography, Fashion, Fashion Styling2013 -
MIAMI VICE
Photo: Jose Ferreira
Muse: Gesche(L'agence)
Stylist: Joana Teixeira
Hair Style: Catia Monteiro
Make up: Melissa Araujo(4lisbon)Fashion, Fashion Styling, Photography2013 -
Title: Void
Photo. Jose Ferreira
Model. Tamara Wolter @ Central Models
Styling. Sara Soares@ C’est fantastique!
Make-up&hair. Paulo Varela by Schwarzkopf Osis ProfessionalDigital Photography, Fashion, Fashion Styling2013 -
2013Fashion, Fashion Styling2013 -
China Town.
Photo: José Ferreira
Muse: Hellyda(Central-Models)
Stylist: Tiago Ferreira, Assistant: Marta
Make Up: Bia Verri
Hair Style: André Oliveira(Metro Studio)Fashion, Fashion Styling, Photography2013 -
Nude Space
All photos were taken with Yashica 124G and an expired Film Kodak T-Max 100Film, Fine Arts, Photography2013 -
Photo: Jose Ferreira
www.joseferreira-photographer.com
Muse: Marta Mendes
Styling: maria Benedita
Make Up: Ana AndréFilm, Fine Arts, Photography2013 -
First Analog Test(Medium Format) With Yashica 124g and Experied Film Fuji 160 ASA
Photo: Jose Ferreira
22/12/2012Film, Photography2012 -
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Mon coeur
Photography:José Ferreira(www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
Muse: Carina Lima
Production: José Ferreira & Manuela Luz
Make Up: Ana André
Making Off: Guilherme Afonso(Nebula-Studios)Fashion2012 -
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Morning Beauty
Photo: José Ferreira(www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
Muse: Elizabet Almeida(Central-Models)
Styling: Joana Teixeira
Make Up: Joana Paraizo & Marta Tavares
Hair Style: Joana Reis & Lino Colaço/JAR ESTUDIOS
Photo assistant: Manuela LuzFashion2012 -
2012Fashion2012 -
DownTown.
Photography and Post-Productions: José Ferreira(www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
Muse: Nadiya Sabelkina(www.centralmodels.pt)
Styling: Joyce Doret
Make Up: Ana André
Hair Style: Nuno Oliveira absolutlook
Assistant: TuttaFashion, Photography2012 -
So Fresh. So Clean.
Photography and Post-Productions: José Ferreira
www.joseferreira-photographer.com
Muse: Diana Neto (elitelisbon)
Styling: Joana Teixeira
Make Up: Ana André
Assistant: Mafalda EspecialDigital Photography, Fashion, Fashion Styling2012 -
The Twins.
Photography: José Ferreira (www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
Muse: Andreia Contreiras & Alice Contreiras (www.centralmodels.pt)
Make up: Marisa Francisco
Stylist: Manuela luz
Assistant: Nuno Silva
Especial Thanks: Isabel e RaulFashion, Photography, Digital Photography2012 -
Photo and post-Production: José Ferreira(www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
Muse: Andreia Contreiras & Alice Contreiras(Central Models)
Make Up: Marisa Francisco
Styling: Manuela Luz
Assistant: Celso Teixeira
Special Thanks: João Tiago Neto (MOR Footwear)Fashion, Fashion Styling, Photography2012 -
Summer Time
Photography and Post-Productions: José Ferreira
www.joseferreira-photographer.com
Muse: Manuela Luz
Styling: José Ferreira & Manuela Luz
Assistant: Ana Maria & Celso Teixeira
Special Thanks: Maria AfonsoFashion, Photography2012 -
Still Dreaming.
Photo and post-productions, José Ferreira(www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
Muse: Fernanda Carvalho (lagence)
Stylist: Tiago Ferreira
Assistant: João Almeida
Make Up: Ana André
Hair Style: André Neto oliveira(MetroStudio)Fashion, Fashion Styling, Photography2012 -
Une Belle Histoire...
Photopgraphy and Post-Productions: José Ferreira (www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
Muse: Manuela Luz
Assistant: Nelson Fernandes
Special Thanks:
- João Tiago Neto (MOR Footwear)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mor-Footwear/185096268187005
- Sra.Natália Oliveira (Pousada de Estoi)
http://www.pousadasofportugal.com/portugal/pousada/estoi.html
-Raul Carrajola AraujoFashion, Photography, Digital Photography2012 -
Lost SomeWhere
Photography: José Ferreira
Muse: Scarlet Gillett (Karacter models)
Styling: Joana Teixeira
Hair Style: Joana Reis / Jar Studios (http://www.facebook.com/JarStudios)
Make Up: Joana Paraizo
Asssistant: João Jesus & Cláudio VidalFashion2012 -
White Flower
Photography: José Ferreira (www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
Muse: Marta Mendes (Central-Models)
Make Up: Ana AndréFashion, Photography2012 -
Photography And Post-Productions: José Ferreira
Muse: Elizabeth Almeida (Central-Models)
Stylist: Manuela LuzFashion, Photography2011 -
02:00 amFashion, Photography, Digital Photography2011 -
Photography and post-production by José Ferreira
Muse: Elizabeth Almeida(central-models)
Light Assistant: Manuela LuzFashion2011 -
Photo CompilationPhotography, Digital Photography2011 -
One Morning In Rome.
Photography: José Ferreira (www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
Muse: Valentina Feula
Location: RomaFashion, Digital Photography, Photography2011
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