The photographs presented here were taken in the northern interior of Portugal, across different seasons, during my repeated encounters with the deeply rooted tradition of “Chegas de Bois”. I found myself in the same situations, same spaces, but at different times, drawn to the bulls - symbols of the region and power - and the mountains.

While the bullfights are an important element, it is the broader context— tradition, social interactions, and the environment - that I find most interesting. This view provides a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the region’s unique cultural landscape.

Bruno Pereira Ribeiro, born in 1997 in northern Portugal, is a working photographer and director. He studied at Instituto Português da Fotografia (Portuguese Institute of Photography) from 2017-2019 and works since then for different agencies, production companies and clients. His work delves into the possibilities and limitations of visual storytelling, utilizing both mediums - photography and film - to explore and challenge the narrative power of images.

For more information:
Visit: www.brunopereiraribeiro.com
Read the interview with Bruno Pereira Ribeiro