
About — Portuguese born, Barcelona based Freelance Photographer. Working primarily in lifestyle, outdoor & sports — View projects.
hello@rodrigochaparreiro.com
+34 686 786 325
Carrer de Roger, 25, 5th floor - Sants-Montjuïc, 08028 BCN
Bio
Hello, welcome to more information than you’ll ever need about me.
My name is Rodrigo Chaparreiro. I’m a lifestyle photographer and art director based in Barcelona. I’m passionate about nature and sports.
I was born in Lisbon, Portugal.
Regular kid, a bit shy. Went to a high school that specialized in arts (Antonio Arroio) followed up to IADE to study desgin and visual arts.
I grew up with an healthy dose of dose of sea, from sailing and bodyboarding and failing at surfing. Skateboarding is also something I love and suck very much at, but the culture around it has fascinated me to this day. Music was a big part of my life. I had my band play concerts and even recorded a few songs (I dare you to find it).
My father was a photographer, and I've always been around cameras, dark rooms prints and the smell of photo fixer.
I grew up with an healthy dose of dose of sea, from sailing and bodyboarding and failing at surfing. Skateboarding is also something I love and suck very much at, but the culture around it has fascinated me to this day. Music was a big part of my life. I had my band play concerts and even recorded a few songs (I dare you to find it).
My father was a photographer, and I've always been around cameras, dark rooms prints and the smell of photo fixer.
In 2006, I moved to Barcelona, with the objective to keep working as a graphic designer, but the opportunity presented itself and I switched to advertising. Working as an art director, over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with renowned clients like Jägermeister, Audi, Škoda, and Eristoff to name a few even collecting a few awards that go "roooaaar" along the way… and honing my skills in visual storytelling, art direction, and design.
In 2010, I founded Lucky Bastërds, and Cyclo, Lucky Bastërds was an urban cycling apparel brand, while Cyclo was a cultural event that bridged the cycling culture and design.
While my roots lie in graphic design, my love for photography has been a constant throughout my life.
What initially began as a hobby has evolved into my profession. The transition from art direction to photography was a natural progression. My experience in the advertising industry has given me a unique understanding of client needs, enabling me to capture unique moments to tell authentic stories tailored to the brand’s narrative.
My love for nature, sports, and music has always been a part of my life and has become an integral part of my creative journey and constant source of inspiration and motivation.
Photography is more than just a career; it is a reflection of the life I cherish.
I’m a traveler, a runner, and cycling enthusiast. Instinctively, I connect my own experiences with the subjects I’m shooting.
I seamlessly blend nature, architecture, and textured details that make up our lives and celebrate the relationship between people and their surroundings.
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Awards
Advertising Awards
Cannes Lions
1 silver
1 silver
1 bronze
1 short list
One Show
4 merit
El SOL
2 grand prix
6 gold
7 bronze
1 silver
C de C
C de C
1 grand prix
2 gold
1 silver
LAUS
2 silver
3 bronze
3 bronze
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