
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.
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.
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.
Exhibitions
Luxembourg Street Photography Festival 2022
Rotondes Luxembourg
May 05 - May 09 - 2022
(collective exhibition with the members of the "Street Photography Luxembourg Collective")
Luxembourg Street Photography Festival 2021
Rotondes Luxembourg
May 13 - May 16 - 2021
(collective exhibition with the members of the "Street Photography Luxembourg Collective")
Luxembourg Street Photography Festival 2019
Rotondes Luxembourg
May 02 - May 05 - 2019
(collective exhibition with the members of the "Street Photography Luxembourg Collective")
Lost Dog's
Pay my Tuition (Restaurant), Taipei City
February 01 - March 31 - 2018
(solo exhibition)
The Taiwanese Experience
Pay my Tuition (Restaurant), Taipei City
January 01 - January 31 - 2018
(solo exhibition)
Open Your Eyes
Brasserie le Neumünster du Centre Culturel de Rencontre Abbaye de Neumünster, Luxembourg City
July- 2014
Open Your Eyes
Brasserie Interview, Luxembourg City
June- 2014