Ricardo

Catarro


I am Ricardo Catarro, wedding photographer since 2017.
I am based in Portugal. I can describe my photography style like an editorial/storytelling/emotional one.

I have photographed 251 weddings since I started ( since 2017 ) and the last few years have brought a lot of recognition to my work ( Rising star in 2022 by rangefinder; 25 europe new talent by bodaf in 2022 and 2023; Best european wedding photographer 2024 by bodaf; one of the 35 best international photographer of 2024 by Loverly.) which makes me very happy and eager to evolve and tell each more and more beautiful love stories.

PORTFOLIO

editorial

STORYTELLInG

cinematic

multicultural

Inclusive

Years of Experience :

«7 Years and 251 Weddings covered”

Based in

« Near lisbon, portugal»

INTERVIEW

Do you think that creativity involves putting your heart and soul into your work?

Creativity is a state of mind, a complete connection to the moment and space. And you have to use your heart and soul in this process.

Who are you? Describe yourself in a few words.

Passionate
Ambitious
Determined
Energetic

If you had the chance to live during a different artistic movement other than now, which one would you choose?

I can't live without the cinema, so I will choose the 80s era.

Do you believe in destiny?

I believe that something good is in store for everyone, but in many cases, excuses, are holding people back.

What inspires you on your daily basis?

Nature, Cinema, Podcasts, and all the flaws in the matrix.

What made you decide to follow a creative career choice (though possibly risky) rather than something more stable?

Before being a wedding photographer, I was an accountant and I have a degree in Management. The moment I dropped everything behind this dream was very well thought out and calculated and it has gone very well.

Have you always wanted to do what you are doing?

I never wanted to be a wedding photographer. I started in 2009 taking photographs, landscapes, street photography, architecture, sport, macro, etc. After an invitation to join a wedding company, I was hooked on the 3rd event I photographed.

How would you like to be regarded or remembered?

I would like to be remembered as a great father, a great friend, and a great photographer.

What do you intend to achieve through your work?

I want all my couples to be happy with the entire experience of being photographed by me. This is my main goal.

What is your mission in this life?

Educate my children ( Maria and Manuel ), and ensure that they have all the tools and opportunities to be happy, whatever it is.

Do you believe art is something you were born with or something you have to find in your daily life? and work for?

I wasn't born surrounded by art. I come from a middle/lower class family and art appeared in my life, throughout all the decisions I made during these 38 years. I had to work a lot.

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