Ana Rodrigues

About

Hello, my name is Ana Rodrigues and I'm from Portugal, but I live and work (mostly is hospitality) for a year now in Edinburgh. I discovered photography through my grandfather. I was amazed by the way he carried his camera and the way he liked to photograph in film. Since I was 15 I was sure that this would be the right way to go. I began my course in audiovisual communication at Escola Soares dos Reis in Portugal and there I learned from an early age the importance of both analog and digital photography and above all to look at the world through different and interesting perspectives. Later in the university, and with the teaching of great professionals, I was able to work in the studio, in the laboratory and to discover in a more mature form what this passion means. After completing my degree I did some work in this area, especially for publishing and advertising and then I realized the importance of the deadlines and the management of my workflow. I am an enthusiastic person who likes to always take the positive part of all the challenges in life. As I am a curious person I decided to try other areas of work as receptionist and front of the house, and the whole social part developed in a rewarding way and my previous professional experiences allow me to conclude that I am a fast learner and also that I dedicate myself to 100% to everything I am committed to. I would love to start and learn, joining my passion for photography and the art of telling people's stories would be a dream come true! One of my greatest accomplishments was to participate in the first edition of the project "Paratissima Lisboa 2016" where I had the opportunity to contact with different cultures and make my work public.