After completing his studies in Visual Communication, Jose Lopes Amaral embarked on his first Photojournalistic venture in 2009 with a small newspaper dedicated to the Portuguese community in Luxembourg. However, it was in 2013, after relocating to Asia, that he truly immersed himself in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography.

During this period, Jose discovered Street Photography, and he began capturing the essence of life in Taiwan through his lens.

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In 2016, while working as a Freelance Photographer for various news agencies, Jose Lopes Amaral ventured into the world of Video Journalism. Since then, he has been actively contributing as a freelance Videojournalist for reputable news agencies like Anadolu Agency, A24, Ruptly TV, AlaNews, and other esteemed outlets.

His outstanding photojournalistic work has been published in prominent publications such as Die Welt, The Times, L'Express, Asia Times, MediaPart, South China Morning Post, The Wall Street Journal, DeLand, Chicago Tribune, Le Journal du Dimanche, and numerous other respected media platforms worldwide.

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Today, Jose Lopes Amaral primarily dedicates himself to meaningful documentary projects that resonate with him deeply. His focus lies in documenting crucial topics such as human rights issues, social challenges, civil unrest, animal rights, environmental concerns, and natural disasters. Through his work, he aims to shed light on these pressing matters and bring attention to the stories that need to be heard.