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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...

  • “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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  • "Gunlhomme" Mag Issue# 01
    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 Styling
    2013
  • "FAQTOR" mag, issue# 2
    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'oliveira
    Fashion, Fashion Styling
    2013
  • "DIF" mag, issue# 96
    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 Up
    Digital Photography, Fashion, Fashion Styling
    2013
  • "Divo" mag (Angola) April 2013
    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 Styling
    2013
  • "Tinsel Tokyo" Mag Issue# 10
    MIAMI VICE

    Photo: Jose Ferreira
    Muse: Gesche(L'agence)
    Stylist: Joana Teixeira
    Hair Style: Catia Monteiro
    Make up: Melissa Araujo(4lisbon)
    Fashion, Fashion Styling, Photography
    2013
  • "Superior Mag" February 2013
    Title: Void

    Photo. Jose Ferreira
    Model. Tamara Wolter @ Central Models
    Styling. Sara Soares@ C’est fantastique!
    

Make-up&hair. Paulo Varela by Schwarzkopf Osis Professional
    Digital Photography, Fashion, Fashion Styling
    2013
  • "TheDraft" mag Issue #08
    2013
    Fashion, Fashion Styling
    2013
  • "Di Moda" mag Issue#1
    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, Photography
    2013
  • Nude Space
    Nude Space

    All photos were taken with Yashica 124G and an expired Film Kodak T-Max 100
    Film, Fine Arts, Photography
    2013
  • Condessa
    Photo: Jose Ferreira
    www.joseferreira-photographer.com
    Muse: Marta Mendes
    Styling: maria Benedita
    Make Up: Ana André
    Film, Fine Arts, Photography
    2013
  • "Photographer & Muse" mag, January 2013
    First Analog Test(Medium Format) With Yashica 124g and Experied Film Fuji 160 ASA

    Photo: Jose Ferreira
    22/12/2012
    Film, Photography
    2012
  • "FashionGun" Mag Issue#2
    .
    Fashion
    2012
  • "KISMET MAG" Issue #23

    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)
    Fashion
    2012
  • "DeepArt Mag" Issue #5
    .
    Fashion
    2012
  • "MÁGNETICA" mag, September 2012
    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 Luz
    Fashion
    2012
  • SwimSweet
    2012
    Fashion
    2012
  • DownTown.
    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: Tutta
    Fashion, Photography
    2012
  • So Fresh. So Clean.
    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 Especial
    Digital Photography, Fashion, Fashion Styling
    2012
  • The Twins.
    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 Raul
    Fashion, Photography, Digital Photography
    2012
  • Spring 2012.
    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, Photography
    2012
  • Summer Time
    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 Afonso
    Fashion, Photography
    2012
  • " Blanc" mag December 2012
    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, Photography
    2012
  • Une Belle Histoire...
    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 Araujo
    Fashion, Photography, Digital Photography
    2012
  • lost somewhere
    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 Vidal
    Fashion
    2012
  • White Flower
    White Flower

    Photography: José Ferreira (www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
    Muse: Marta Mendes (Central-Models)
    Make Up: Ana André
    Fashion, Photography
    2012
  • On My way
    Photography And Post-Productions: José Ferreira
    Muse: Elizabeth Almeida (Central-Models)
    Stylist: Manuela Luz
    Fashion, Photography
    2011
  • 02:00 am
    02:00 am
    Fashion, Photography, Digital Photography
    2011
  • Summer light
    Photography and post-production by José Ferreira
    Muse: Elizabeth Almeida(central-models)
    Light Assistant: Manuela Luz
    Fashion
    2011
  • Photo Compilation
    Photo Compilation
    Photography, Digital Photography
    2011
  • One Morning In Roma .
    One Morning In Rome.

    Photography: José Ferreira (www.joseferreira-photographer.com)
    Muse: Valentina Feula
    Location: Roma
    Fashion, Digital Photography, Photography
    2011
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