https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/ en Thu, 14 May 2026 23:53:06 +0100 https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/05/14/blessed-container/ Thu, 14 May 2026 23:53:06 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/05/14/blessed-container/ <p>Blessed container?</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/c083bbcbc0.jpg" alt="Cross near tree and and used clothing container "></p> Blessed container?  https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/05/13/passage/ Wed, 13 May 2026 23:11:40 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/05/13/passage/ <p>Passage</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/0ee1bf736f.jpg" width="428" height="600" alt="A long, illuminated pedestrian bridge with metal railings casts shadows on the ground at night."> Passage <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/0ee1bf736f.jpg" width="428" height="600" alt="A long, illuminated pedestrian bridge with metal railings casts shadows on the ground at night."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/04/26/april-th-the-day-that/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:26:23 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/04/26/april-th-the-day-that/ <p>April 25th, the day that celebrates the Carnation Revolution — the day Portugal takes to the streets and throws “freedom” into the air. Like last year, and the years before, I made sure to join the thousands out in the streets here in Lisbon.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260425160329004270.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="People gathered at an outdoor event, with children climbing on large yellow letters spelling LISBOA and others taking photos."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2604251610219589.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="People are walking alongside a construction barrier, some holding signs and banners, with one person holding a red flower."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260425150625004149.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A group of people, including children with megaphones, is energetically participating in a protest or demonstration."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260425152536004172.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A group of people are standing near a digital display showing an advertisement with a mother holding a baby."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2604251613319618.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="An older couple is looking at a smartphone surrounded by a group of people participating in a protest or demonstration, holding signs and wearing red."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260425154508004227.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A crowd of people, some holding signs, gathers in a shaded outdoor area, with one person wearing a red sports jersey prominently in the foreground."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260425155524004246.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="People wearing masks, including a cat-like mask and a mask resembling a famous figure, stand among a crowd near a metro entrance."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260425152506004171.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A crowd of people are holding signs at a daytime outdoor protest under a canopy of trees."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2604251613439621.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A group of people gather outdoors, and one person is holding a sign that reads BETTER A PIG THAN A FASCIST."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2604251743229684.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A group of people are gathered around a large stone monument with one person holding a sign during a clear day."></p> April 25th, the day that celebrates the Carnation Revolution — the day Portugal takes to the streets and throws “freedom” into the air. Like last year, and the years before, I made sure to join the thousands out in the streets here in Lisbon. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260425160329004270.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="People gathered at an outdoor event, with children climbing on large yellow letters spelling LISBOA and others taking photos."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2604251610219589.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="People are walking alongside a construction barrier, some holding signs and banners, with one person holding a red flower."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260425150625004149.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A group of people, including children with megaphones, is energetically participating in a protest or demonstration."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260425152536004172.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A group of people are standing near a digital display showing an advertisement with a mother holding a baby."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2604251613319618.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="An older couple is looking at a smartphone surrounded by a group of people participating in a protest or demonstration, holding signs and wearing red."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260425154508004227.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A crowd of people, some holding signs, gathers in a shaded outdoor area, with one person wearing a red sports jersey prominently in the foreground."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260425155524004246.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="People wearing masks, including a cat-like mask and a mask resembling a famous figure, stand among a crowd near a metro entrance."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260425152506004171.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A crowd of people are holding signs at a daytime outdoor protest under a canopy of trees."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2604251613439621.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A group of people gather outdoors, and one person is holding a sign that reads BETTER A PIG THAN A FASCIST."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2604251743229684.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A group of people are gathered around a large stone monument with one person holding a sign during a clear day."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/04/24/cho-que-no-se-pisa/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:36:44 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/04/24/cho-que-no-se-pisa/ <p><strong>Chão que não se pisa não dá fruto</strong></p> <p>Ao longo de quatro meses, percorri um território que me é familiar — o Pinhal Interior — fora da época e das câmaras. Longe do foco noticioso que só chega quando arde, este projecto nasceu da necessidade de mostrar o que existe no intervalo: o abandono, o silêncio, e uma relação entre pessoas, lugares e natureza em contínua desertificação.</p> <p>O título vem da terra, de quem lá fica e de quem partiu. O Pinhal Interior é um território marcado pelo ciclo de exploração da matéria-prima — levantada no Inverno, devastada no Verão. Quis registar esse período esquecido do ano, e as pessoas e lugares que nele persistem.</p> <p>Este projecto foi desenvolvido no âmbito da Masterclass Narrativa 2025/2026, orientada pelo fotógrafo Mário Cruz, onde, juntamente com Catarina Cesário Jesus , Catia Valente, Denis Graeff, Fernando Pimenta e Raquel Antunes, desenvolvemos cada um o seu projecto fotográfico.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/3549d85676.jpg" alt="A lone cross stands amidst a foggy, wooded landscape, creating an eerie and mysterious atmosphere."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/31ae2f4349.jpg" alt="A moody, overcast scene depicts a concrete terrace with a white plastic chair, a broom, a hanging cloth, and a flag, set against a backdrop of mountains and leafless trees."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/73ad4c9f56.jpg" alt="An elderly person wearing a hat sits on a couch draped with a blue cover, in a dimly lit room."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/22b40cf8da.jpg" alt="A small television displaying static is mounted above lace curtains in a dimly lit room."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/29161a139d.jpg" alt="A large pile of sand or sawdust is situated in front of an industrial building."></p> **Chão que não se pisa não dá fruto** Ao longo de quatro meses, percorri um território que me é familiar — o Pinhal Interior — fora da época e das câmaras. Longe do foco noticioso que só chega quando arde, este projecto nasceu da necessidade de mostrar o que existe no intervalo: o abandono, o silêncio, e uma relação entre pessoas, lugares e natureza em contínua desertificação. O título vem da terra, de quem lá fica e de quem partiu. O Pinhal Interior é um território marcado pelo ciclo de exploração da matéria-prima — levantada no Inverno, devastada no Verão. Quis registar esse período esquecido do ano, e as pessoas e lugares que nele persistem. Este projecto foi desenvolvido no âmbito da Masterclass Narrativa 2025/2026, orientada pelo fotógrafo Mário Cruz, onde, juntamente com Catarina Cesário Jesus , Catia Valente, Denis Graeff, Fernando Pimenta e Raquel Antunes, desenvolvemos cada um o seu projecto fotográfico. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/3549d85676.jpg" alt="A lone cross stands amidst a foggy, wooded landscape, creating an eerie and mysterious atmosphere."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/31ae2f4349.jpg" alt="A moody, overcast scene depicts a concrete terrace with a white plastic chair, a broom, a hanging cloth, and a flag, set against a backdrop of mountains and leafless trees."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/73ad4c9f56.jpg" alt="An elderly person wearing a hat sits on a couch draped with a blue cover, in a dimly lit room."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/22b40cf8da.jpg" alt="A small television displaying static is mounted above lace curtains in a dimly lit room."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/29161a139d.jpg" alt="A large pile of sand or sawdust is situated in front of an industrial building."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/04/19/time-to-close-this-chapter/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:09:40 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/04/19/time-to-close-this-chapter/ <p>The last few months, since October, have been intense. I’ve taken very few photos outside my work at Masterclass Narrativa⁠, as most of my energy went there, leaving little for anything else.</p> <p>It started with outlining and shaping the key ideas of the project; then came the weeks in the field—trying, failing, and trying again. After that, the final edit gave it its form. And finally, the pleasure of sharing it.</p> <p>Now that chapter is behind me: the exhibition has ended, the photos are packed away, and this iteration of the project is closed. That doesn’t mean it’s over—quite the opposite. It’s meant to continue, and there’s still more I want to show.</p> <p>But there is a sense of closure. A moment to look back on the path, what I’ve learned, and the people I’ve met along the way.</p> <p>It really was a great trip.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/072f28bad3.jpg" alt="White tape pieces arranged in an abstract geometric shape with the name João Pedro Almeida below."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/196176a738.jpg" alt="A minimalist, empty room with wooden flooring and a ceiling featuring linear recessed lighting."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/9f7775e246.jpg" alt="Several blank and wrapped canvases are stacked against a white wall on a tiled floor."></p> The last few months, since October, have been intense. I’ve taken very few photos outside my work at Masterclass Narrativa⁠, as most of my energy went there, leaving little for anything else. It started with outlining and shaping the key ideas of the project; then came the weeks in the field—trying, failing, and trying again. After that, the final edit gave it its form. And finally, the pleasure of sharing it. Now that chapter is behind me: the exhibition has ended, the photos are packed away, and this iteration of the project is closed. That doesn’t mean it’s over—quite the opposite. It’s meant to continue, and there’s still more I want to show. But there is a sense of closure. A moment to look back on the path, what I’ve learned, and the people I’ve met along the way. It really was a great trip. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/072f28bad3.jpg" alt="White tape pieces arranged in an abstract geometric shape with the name João Pedro Almeida below."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/196176a738.jpg" alt="A minimalist, empty room with wooden flooring and a ceiling featuring linear recessed lighting."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/9f7775e246.jpg" alt="Several blank and wrapped canvases are stacked against a white wall on a tiled floor."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/04/18/hoje-o-ltimo-dia-para/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:51:14 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/04/18/hoje-o-ltimo-dia-para/ <p>Hoje é o último dia para ver a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DW3_tF4l9Ti/">exposição da Masterclass Narrativa 25/26</a>, das 14 até às 17. Eu vou estar por lá, apareçam!</p> Hoje é o último dia para ver a [exposição da Masterclass Narrativa 25/26](https://www.instagram.com/p/DW3_tF4l9Ti/), das 14 até às 17. Eu vou estar por lá, apareçam! https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/04/13/ping-pong/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:03:08 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/04/13/ping-pong/ <p>Ping pong</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/f1be2b5224.jpg" width="450" height="600" alt="Two white picnic tables are placed amidst trees and grass, partially obscured by branches."> Ping pong <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/f1be2b5224.jpg" width="450" height="600" alt="Two white picnic tables are placed amidst trees and grass, partially obscured by branches."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/04/12/ontem-foi-dia-de-todos/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:27:57 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/04/12/ontem-foi-dia-de-todos/ <p>Ontem foi dia de todos <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DW3_tF4l9Ti/?img_index=5">partilharmos um pouco mais dos nossos projectos, e o seu processo</a>, muito obrigado a todos os que nos vieram ouvir. A agora começa já a sentir a final de festa, esta semana é a última da exposição da Masterclass Narrativa, desta quarta até sábado, o último dia. Vemo-nos lá.</p> Ontem foi dia de todos [partilharmos um pouco mais dos nossos projectos, e o seu processo](https://www.instagram.com/p/DW3_tF4l9Ti/?img_index=5), muito obrigado a todos os que nos vieram ouvir. A agora começa já a sentir a final de festa, esta semana é a última da exposição da Masterclass Narrativa, desta quarta até sábado, o último dia. Vemo-nos lá. https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/03/31/ainda-a-propsito-da-masterclass/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:09:08 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/03/31/ainda-a-propsito-da-masterclass/ <p>Ainda a propósito da Masterclass, eu e os meus companheiros falámos para o Podcast Narrativa sobre os nossos projectos. <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hIXbPG4gmwIr6u77dMj3h">Neste episódio</a> podem ouvir a Raquel Antunes, o Fernando Pimenta e a mim. Em breve a parte 2, e dia 11 haverá uma conversa com os seis na Narrativa.</p> Ainda a propósito da Masterclass, eu e os meus companheiros falámos para o Podcast Narrativa sobre os nossos projectos. [Neste episódio]( https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hIXbPG4gmwIr6u77dMj3h) podem ouvir a Raquel Antunes, o Fernando Pimenta e a mim. Em breve a parte 2, e dia 11 haverá uma conversa com os seis na Narrativa. https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/03/29/two-very-unrelated-photos-from/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:16:57 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/03/29/two-very-unrelated-photos-from/ <p>Two very unrelated photos from today: one taken right after I left home, the other just before I returned.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/30e8b97b7d.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A person sitting on a chair outdoors is feeding a baby, surrounded by people carrying shopping bags."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/d58480b7fe.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="A cityscape at dusk features neon signs, including a cartoon character slurping noodles, with modern buildings in the background."></p> Two very unrelated photos from today: one taken right after I left home, the other just before I returned. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/30e8b97b7d.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A person sitting on a chair outdoors is feeding a baby, surrounded by people carrying shopping bags."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/d58480b7fe.jpg" width="600" height="400" alt="A cityscape at dusk features neon signs, including a cartoon character slurping noodles, with modern buildings in the background."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/03/26/just-a-random-red-window/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:42:50 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/03/26/just-a-random-red-window/ <p>Just a random red window</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/c5f833d19d.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A dimly lit building exterior is illuminated by red light from inside, with a window displaying a bright digital screen showing text."> Just a random red window <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/c5f833d19d.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A dimly lit building exterior is illuminated by red light from inside, with a window displaying a bright digital screen showing text."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/03/22/the-good-thing-of-returning/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:05:00 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/03/22/the-good-thing-of-returning/ <p>The good thing of returning early from your Morocco trip is that you have the rest of the day to do your chores&hellip;</p> <p>&hellip;like starting to importing your photos.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/fe0d6063bd.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A laptop displaying a photo editing or organization application is positioned in front of a TV showing a racing event."> The good thing of returning early from your Morocco trip is that you have the rest of the day to do your chores... ...like starting to importing your photos. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/fe0d6063bd.jpg" width="600" height="450" alt="A laptop displaying a photo editing or organization application is positioned in front of a TV showing a racing event."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/03/13/a-bit-of-randomness-from/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 02:42:12 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/03/13/a-bit-of-randomness-from/ <p>A bit of randomness from the past few weeks, where the only thing in common is that none of these photos is related with the project that grabbed my attention for months, not even taken in the same region. The fact all that shifted into the process of editing and setting up the exhibit that&rsquo;s now live (see what I did here?) kind of let my eye look elsewhere.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the <a href="https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/03/08/thats-it-ontem-foi-dia/">Masterclass exhibit</a> with mine and my colleagues projects will remain at Narrativa in Lisbon until April 18.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/saopedrosul-260121143639002480.jpg" alt="A cluttered pile of clothes and fabric partially obscures an old-fashioned corded telephone in dim lighting."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2602281812109380.jpg" alt="A person is walking through a shadowy passageway with sunlight streaming through openings, illuminating parts of the scene."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2603011944419509.jpg" alt="A storefront window displays multiple torso mannequins standing and stacked on shelves."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2603011956259519.jpg" alt="A tall building stands illuminated against a twilight sky, surrounded by trees and a dimly lit parking area."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260301152732002854.jpg" alt="A window set in a stone wall displays red neon text partially reading THE MISSING POEM IS."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260301154141002866.jpg" alt="Two people are observing a religious procession where participants in purple robes carry ornate banners."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260301154518002878.jpg" alt="A woman taking a selfie is visible through the window of a yellow tram, while a man in sunglasses stands outside."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260301161719002898.jpg" alt="A coiled cable rests on metal beams by the water, with a bright orange barrier and a ship visible in the background."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/saopedrosul-260121110446002461.jpg" alt="A person is sitting in the back of a car, visible through a rain-covered window."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/vilafrancaxira-260215183326002795.jpg" alt="A dimly lit loading dock at a large, dark warehouse is illuminated by a single overhead light."></p> A bit of randomness from the past few weeks, where the only thing in common is that none of these photos is related with the project that grabbed my attention for months, not even taken in the same region. The fact all that shifted into the process of editing and setting up the exhibit that's now live (see what I did here?) kind of let my eye look elsewhere. Meanwhile, the [Masterclass exhibit](https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/03/08/thats-it-ontem-foi-dia/) with mine and my colleagues projects will remain at Narrativa in Lisbon until April 18. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/saopedrosul-260121143639002480.jpg" alt="A cluttered pile of clothes and fabric partially obscures an old-fashioned corded telephone in dim lighting."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2602281812109380.jpg" alt="A person is walking through a shadowy passageway with sunlight streaming through openings, illuminating parts of the scene."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2603011944419509.jpg" alt="A storefront window displays multiple torso mannequins standing and stacked on shelves."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-2603011956259519.jpg" alt="A tall building stands illuminated against a twilight sky, surrounded by trees and a dimly lit parking area."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260301152732002854.jpg" alt="A window set in a stone wall displays red neon text partially reading THE MISSING POEM IS."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260301154141002866.jpg" alt="Two people are observing a religious procession where participants in purple robes carry ornate banners."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260301154518002878.jpg" alt="A woman taking a selfie is visible through the window of a yellow tram, while a man in sunglasses stands outside."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/lisboa-260301161719002898.jpg" alt="A coiled cable rests on metal beams by the water, with a bright orange barrier and a ship visible in the background."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/saopedrosul-260121110446002461.jpg" alt="A person is sitting in the back of a car, visible through a rain-covered window."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/vilafrancaxira-260215183326002795.jpg" alt="A dimly lit loading dock at a large, dark warehouse is illuminated by a single overhead light."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/03/08/thats-it-ontem-foi-dia/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:56:00 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/03/08/thats-it-ontem-foi-dia/ <p>That&rsquo;s it! Ontem foi dia de inaugurar a exposição dos nossos projectos, o meu e o dos meus cinco companheiros de Masterclass <a href="https://anarrativa.com/">Narrativa</a> (Cátia Valente, Catarina Cesário Jesus, Denis Graeff, Fernando Pimenta e Raquel Antunes), e assim chegar à última etapa deste processo intenso e desafiante que começou há uma eternidade atrás, em Outubro.</p> <p>Até agora ainda não partilhei muito sobre o meu projecto, chama-se &ldquo;<strong>Chão que não se pisa, não dá fruto</strong>&rdquo; e foca-se na região do Pinhal Interior, as serras e vales do centro do país cobertas de pinheiro e eucalipto. Mostra esta região que arde ciclicamente fora dos holofotes do Verão e dos incêndios.</p> <p>Com tempo e com calma irei partilhar mais sobre ele, mas todos já podem vê-lo agora exposto até 18 de Abril. Dia 11 de Abril haverá na Narrativa uma conversa aberta com todos os autores, onde falaremos dos nossos projectos, e que será uma boa oportunidade para saber mais sobre eles. E até lá, eu e os outros estaremos periodicamente na galeria.</p> <p>Obrigado a quem foi ontem e a quem irá ainda, obrigado ao Mário Cruz por toda a mentoria e acompanhamento, obrigado ao meus companheiros de Masterclass pelo enorme apoio, obrigado a todo o pessoal da Narrativa que ajudou a rever, montar e concretizar tudo isto, e um enorme obrigado a toda gente que fui fotografando neste processo.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/ec82c599b1.jpg" alt="A series of framed photographs is displayed in a row on a white gallery wall."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/d1620e7a8f.jpg" alt="A wall displays text promoting a Narrativa Master Class event for 2025-2026, supported by Fujifilm and molduraminuto."></p> That's it! Ontem foi dia de inaugurar a exposição dos nossos projectos, o meu e o dos meus cinco companheiros de Masterclass [Narrativa](https://anarrativa.com/) (Cátia Valente, Catarina Cesário Jesus, Denis Graeff, Fernando Pimenta e Raquel Antunes), e assim chegar à última etapa deste processo intenso e desafiante que começou há uma eternidade atrás, em Outubro. Até agora ainda não partilhei muito sobre o meu projecto, chama-se "**Chão que não se pisa, não dá fruto**" e foca-se na região do Pinhal Interior, as serras e vales do centro do país cobertas de pinheiro e eucalipto. Mostra esta região que arde ciclicamente fora dos holofotes do Verão e dos incêndios. Com tempo e com calma irei partilhar mais sobre ele, mas todos já podem vê-lo agora exposto até 18 de Abril. Dia 11 de Abril haverá na Narrativa uma conversa aberta com todos os autores, onde falaremos dos nossos projectos, e que será uma boa oportunidade para saber mais sobre eles. E até lá, eu e os outros estaremos periodicamente na galeria. Obrigado a quem foi ontem e a quem irá ainda, obrigado ao Mário Cruz por toda a mentoria e acompanhamento, obrigado ao meus companheiros de Masterclass pelo enorme apoio, obrigado a todo o pessoal da Narrativa que ajudou a rever, montar e concretizar tudo isto, e um enorme obrigado a toda gente que fui fotografando neste processo. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/ec82c599b1.jpg" alt="A series of framed photographs is displayed in a row on a white gallery wall."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/d1620e7a8f.jpg" alt="A wall displays text promoting a Narrativa Master Class event for 2025-2026, supported by Fujifilm and molduraminuto."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/03/03/falta-menos-de-uma-semana/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:46:00 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/03/03/falta-menos-de-uma-semana/ <p>Falta menos de uma semana. É já no sábado que vamos mostrar o trabalho que andámos a desenvolver ao longo de quatro meses de Masterclass Narrativa; eu, a Cátia Valente, a Catarina Cesário Jesus, o Denis Graeff, o Fernando Pimenta e a Raquel Antunes. Quatro meses a trabalhar em seis projectos fotográficos documentais focados em diferentes temas, sob a orientação do fotógrafo Mário Cruz, no meu caso algo próximo e que já há algum tempo queria trabalhar. E agora finalmente vamos poder ter o resultado na parede e partilhar com todos. A inauguração é no sábado, às 16h00, na Narrativa!</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/91ffcb9186.jpg" alt="A dark surface with a red cross, intersecting behind the text João Pedro Almeida."> Falta menos de uma semana. É já no sábado que vamos mostrar o trabalho que andámos a desenvolver ao longo de quatro meses de Masterclass Narrativa; eu, a Cátia Valente, a Catarina Cesário Jesus, o Denis Graeff, o Fernando Pimenta e a Raquel Antunes. Quatro meses a trabalhar em seis projectos fotográficos documentais focados em diferentes temas, sob a orientação do fotógrafo Mário Cruz, no meu caso algo próximo e que já há algum tempo queria trabalhar. E agora finalmente vamos poder ter o resultado na parede e partilhar com todos. A inauguração é no sábado, às 16h00, na Narrativa! <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/91ffcb9186.jpg" alt="A dark surface with a red cross, intersecting behind the text João Pedro Almeida."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/03/02/falta-menos-de-uma-semana/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:46:36 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/03/02/falta-menos-de-uma-semana/ <p>Falta menos de uma semana. É já no sábado que vamos mostrar o trabalho que andámos a desenvolver ao longo de quatro meses de Masterclass Narrativa; eu, a Cátia Valente, a Catarina Cesário Jesus, o Denis Graeff, o Fernando Pimenta e a Raquel Antunes. Quatro meses a trabalhar em seis projectos fotográficos documentais focados em diferentes temas, sob a orientação do fotógrafo Mário Cruz, no meu caso algo próximo e que já há algum tempo queria trabalhar. E agora finalmente vamos poder ter o resultado na parede e partilhar com todos. A inauguração é no sábado, às 16h00, na Narrativa!</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/91ffcb9186.jpg" width="600" height="449" alt="A dark surface with a red cross, intersecting behind the text João Pedro Almeida."> Falta menos de uma semana. É já no sábado que vamos mostrar o trabalho que andámos a desenvolver ao longo de quatro meses de Masterclass Narrativa; eu, a Cátia Valente, a Catarina Cesário Jesus, o Denis Graeff, o Fernando Pimenta e a Raquel Antunes. Quatro meses a trabalhar em seis projectos fotográficos documentais focados em diferentes temas, sob a orientação do fotógrafo Mário Cruz, no meu caso algo próximo e que já há algum tempo queria trabalhar. E agora finalmente vamos poder ter o resultado na parede e partilhar com todos. A inauguração é no sábado, às 16h00, na Narrativa! <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/91ffcb9186.jpg" width="600" height="449" alt="A dark surface with a red cross, intersecting behind the text João Pedro Almeida."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/02/08/thats-a-wrap-e-assim/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:48:00 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/02/08/thats-a-wrap-e-assim/ <p>That&rsquo;s a wrap! E assim do nada passaram estes meses de <a href="https://anarrativa.com/masterclass">Masterclass Narrativa</a>, que na verdade parece que foi bem mais tempo do que a realidade. Foi intenso, deu trabalho, mas muito estou contente com o resultado. Já a 7 de Março, na Narrativa, vamos poder partilhar tudo.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/4609c64744.jpg"> That's a wrap! E assim do nada passaram estes meses de [Masterclass Narrativa](https://anarrativa.com/masterclass), que na verdade parece que foi bem mais tempo do que a realidade. Foi intenso, deu trabalho, mas muito estou contente com o resultado. Já a 7 de Março, na Narrativa, vamos poder partilhar tudo. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/4609c64744.jpg"> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/02/04/113602/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:36:02 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/02/04/113602/ <p>🗑️</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/0fd4ee2703.jpg" width="360" height="600" alt="A wall-mounted black trash bin is covered with stickers and has a plastic bag inside, set against a beige tiled background."> 🗑️ <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/0fd4ee2703.jpg" width="360" height="600" alt="A wall-mounted black trash bin is covered with stickers and has a plastic bag inside, set against a beige tiled background."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2026/01/11/194719/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 20:47:19 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2026/01/11/194719/ <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/829025171d.jpg" width="359" height="600" alt="A dimly lit outdoor scene at night features a glowing, illuminated billboard surrounded by wet cobblestone pavement and dark, towering buildings."> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2026/829025171d.jpg" width="359" height="600" alt="A dimly lit outdoor scene at night features a glowing, illuminated billboard surrounded by wet cobblestone pavement and dark, towering buildings."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2025/12/30/between-my-ongoing-photo-project/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:52:09 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2025/12/30/between-my-ongoing-photo-project/ <p>Between my ongoing photo project and an exhausting end of year in general, I haven&rsquo;t been doing a lot of more casual, candid snaps. Usually plenty of these are done in my commutes and random daily chores in town, but even that hasn&rsquo;t happened as often. And yet, I was able to do some.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512220174.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A person is using an escalator in an indoor space with striped walls and overhead lighting."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512210170.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A street vendor stands by a roasting cart with steam rising, against a backdrop of a building adorned with illuminated decorations and the word SPACIO."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202511300193.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A man wearing a beige jacket and blue jeans is walking near a bus shelter with an advertisement for pizza delivery."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202511300197.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="Two people are interacting on a city street, with one holding a baby in a carrier, while another person talks on a phone in the background."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202511300209.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A street corner features a wall covered with colorful posters and a green pedestrian crossing signal beside it."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512180152.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A person stands on a cobblestone sidewalk at night with a stroller near a street with cars."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512180158.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A person is sitting alone at a table inside a restaurant with a cracked window featuring a Don't Touch sign."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512180160.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="Two people wearing winter clothing are talking on a dimly lit sidewalk at night."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512180165.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A group of people are waiting on a subway platform, many using their phones."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512210166.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A cobblestone pathway flanked by graffiti-covered buildings leads to a waterfront view under a cloudy sky."></p> Between my ongoing photo project and an exhausting end of year in general, I haven't been doing a lot of more casual, candid snaps. Usually plenty of these are done in my commutes and random daily chores in town, but even that hasn't happened as often. And yet, I was able to do some. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512220174.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A person is using an escalator in an indoor space with striped walls and overhead lighting."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512210170.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A street vendor stands by a roasting cart with steam rising, against a backdrop of a building adorned with illuminated decorations and the word SPACIO."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202511300193.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A man wearing a beige jacket and blue jeans is walking near a bus shelter with an advertisement for pizza delivery."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202511300197.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="Two people are interacting on a city street, with one holding a baby in a carrier, while another person talks on a phone in the background."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202511300209.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A street corner features a wall covered with colorful posters and a green pedestrian crossing signal beside it."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512180152.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A person stands on a cobblestone sidewalk at night with a stroller near a street with cars."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512180158.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A person is sitting alone at a table inside a restaurant with a cracked window featuring a Don't Touch sign."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512180160.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="Two people wearing winter clothing are talking on a dimly lit sidewalk at night."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512180165.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A group of people are waiting on a subway platform, many using their phones."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/lisboa-202512210166.jpg" width="600" height="399" alt="A cobblestone pathway flanked by graffiti-covered buildings leads to a waterfront view under a cloudy sky."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2025/12/30/time-of-the-year-to/ Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:09:19 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2025/12/30/time-of-the-year-to/ <p>Time of the year to burn whatever isn&rsquo;t needed for the upcoming year.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/2c58df9238.jpg" width="337" height="600" alt="A lone tree stands in a misty, natural landscape with smoke rising in the background."> Time of the year to burn whatever isn't needed for the upcoming year. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/2c58df9238.jpg" width="337" height="600" alt="A lone tree stands in a misty, natural landscape with smoke rising in the background."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2025/12/06/se-algum-estiver-interessado/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:32:00 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2025/12/06/se-algum-estiver-interessado/ <p>Se alguém estiver interessado&hellip;</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/a5d98141a5.jpg" alt="A for-sale sign lies on the ground in a forested area with tall, sparse trees."> Se alguém estiver interessado... <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/a5d98141a5.jpg" alt="A for-sale sign lies on the ground in a forested area with tall, sparse trees."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2025/12/05/i-was-hoping-to-share/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:38:00 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2025/12/05/i-was-hoping-to-share/ <p>I was hoping to share my ongoing stuff more often, but sometimes you&rsquo;re so buried in things that giving updates falls behind. Fortunately one of those things has to do with photography.</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/8db5bf497f.jpg" alt="A tattered green flag with a partially visible circular emblem is attached to a wooden pole outdoors."> I was hoping to share my ongoing stuff more often, but sometimes you're so buried in things that giving updates falls behind. Fortunately one of those things has to do with photography. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/8db5bf497f.jpg" alt="A tattered green flag with a partially visible circular emblem is attached to a wooden pole outdoors."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2025/11/12/claudia-outside/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:02:25 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2025/11/12/claudia-outside/ <p>Claudia outside&hellip;</p> <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/d0615e1635.jpg" width="471" height="600" alt="Raindrops on a window blur the view of illuminated buildings against a dark sky at dusk."> Claudia outside... <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/d0615e1635.jpg" width="471" height="600" alt="Raindrops on a window blur the view of illuminated buildings against a dark sky at dusk."> https://fieldnotes.joaopedroalmeida.com/2025/10/28/im-a-sucker-for-windows/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:43:06 +0100 http://t3mujin-photogupdates.micro.blog/2025/10/28/im-a-sucker-for-windows/ <p>I&rsquo;m a sucker for windows in rainy days.</p> <p><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/a42242cf6a.jpg" width="450" height="600" alt="Raindrops are scattered on a window in front of a city skyline during an orange sunset."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/d7799736c8.jpg" width="449" height="600" alt="A slightly blurry view of a kitchen sink area with a towel, utensils, and reflections on a wet glass surface."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/2be66a2e1c.jpg" width="449" height="600" alt="Raindrops are scattered on a window with a blurred view of a building and a cloudy, orange-tinted sky in the background."></p> I'm a sucker for windows in rainy days. <img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/a42242cf6a.jpg" width="450" height="600" alt="Raindrops are scattered on a window in front of a city skyline during an orange sunset."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/d7799736c8.jpg" width="449" height="600" alt="A slightly blurry view of a kitchen sink area with a towel, utensils, and reflections on a wet glass surface."><img src="https://cdn.uploads.micro.blog/244722/2025/2be66a2e1c.jpg" width="449" height="600" alt="Raindrops are scattered on a window with a blurred view of a building and a cloudy, orange-tinted sky in the background.">