The Talks
27-28th of September 2025
Free and open to all, our Headliner and Spotlight Talks take place throughout the day and bring together leading and upcoming voices in street and documentary photography. From personal stories to broader conversations, these sessions are a chance to listen, learn, and be inspired.
Although registering is not mandatory, we recommend saving your spot by registering in advance, here.
Location: Faculdade de Belas Artes, Universidade de Lisboa
Saturday, 27 September
Sandra Hernández
Spotlight talk, 10:00
Auditório Lagoa Henriques, FBAUL
What lies beneath the surface of an image? Photographer Sandra Hernández invites the audience to consider how street photography can move beyond the obvious—focusing on the subtle, often unnoticed moments that shape everyday life. Drawing on the idea of The Infraordinary and her own practice, she invites us to slow down, look closer, and rethink what we consider worth photographing.
Supported by Fujifilm México.
Rui Miguel Cunha (PT Only)
Spotlight talk, 11:00
Auditório Lagoa Henriques, FBAUL
Fotógrafo e pescador em Sesimbra, Rui Miguel Cunha partilha como a sua vivência no mar moldou o olhar com que fotografa o quotidiano. A experiência dura mas humana da pesca ensinou-lhe a observar com atenção e a criar empatia com os sujeitos que fotografa. Nesta conversa, Rui fala sobre o cruzamento entre vida e imagem, e como a sua ligação ao mar continua a influenciar a forma como regista pessoas e lugares ao pé do mar.
Four Eyes Éditions
Spotlight talk, 12:15
Auditório Lagoa Henriques, FBAUL
What makes a photobook more than just a printed object? In this talk, Yegan Mazandarani and William Keo reflect on the evolving role of books in contemporary photography—how they shape practice, create space for new narratives, and reach audiences beyond the gallery. From the rise of independent publishing to global shifts in the industry, they’ll share insights on making, distributing, and sustaining photobooks today—whether you're a photographer, designer, or aspiring publisher.
Ana Paganini
Spotlight talk, 14:30
Auditório Lagoa Henriques, FBAUL
How can photography give form to memory and ritual? In this talk, Ana Paganini reflects on the emotional weight of documenting people, traditions, and moments that resist repetition. Drawing from her background in cinema and her personal connection to documentary practice, she explores how photography can hold space for both presence and absence—and what it means to build an archive of feeling.
Robbie McIntosh
Spotlight talk, 16:00
Auditório Lagoa Henriques, FBAUL
Photographer Robbie McIntosh shares the story behind Scampia Anno Zero — a layered portrait of Napoli’s Vele di Scampia and the lives shaped within and around them. Built on immersion and trust, the work reveals a world suspended between demolition and resilience. Alongside this, Robbie will speak about On the Beach, his ongoing tribute to the human body in all its forms, captured along the Neapolitan coastline. Together, these projects reflect his commitment to seeing deeply: with empathy, dignity, and intimacy.
Myriam Boulos
Headliner talk, 18:00
Grande Auditório, FBAUL
Lebanese photographer Myriam Boulos reflects on how her camera became both shield and voice during Lebanon’s tumultuous years. Drawing on her projects Dead End, Nightshift, and Tenderness, she discusses how photography can both process trauma and reveal collective resilience. With a commitment to intimacy, consent, and visual truth, Myriam shares how witnessing—rather than mere observation—can transform an image into an act of social justice.
Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris-Webb
Headliner talk, 19:30
Grande Auditório, FBAUL
In this special talk, celebrated photographers and long-time collaborators Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris-Webb explore the intersection between street photography and the poetic image. Get inspired by how intuition, colour, and language shape their work—both individually and as collaborators. From the layered complexity of the street to more personal visual poems, the two photographers discuss how their practices meet and diverge, and what it means to seek not just truth, but resonance, in an image.
Sunday, 28 September
Arlindo Camacho (PT Only)
Spotlight talk, 11:00
Auditório Lagoa Henriques, FBAUL
Com um olhar atento à luz, ao detalhe e à energia que define as cidades, Arlindo Camacho partilha o seu percurso na fotografia e explora a importância da intuição, da empatia e da proximidade para fotografar o outro. Uma oportunidade para ouvir sobre o seu processo e olhar, num equilíbrio entre a preparação, o espontâneo e o cuidado.
Special Talk – Hands-on with Billy Dinh
Spotlight talk, 12:15
Auditório Lagoa Henriques, FBAUL
Known for his cinematic style, Billy Dinh will offer an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how he captures mood, light, and fleeting moments—and how he uses editing not just as post-production, but as a tool for shaping emotion and narrative. This talk will explore his workflow and process, from shooting to building a cohesive body of work, including how he revisits his archive to develop series with a distinct visual language.
Efi Longinou
Spotlight talk, 14:30
Auditório Lagoa Henriques, FBAUL
Greek photographer Efi Longinou discusses how she uses photography as a way to connect with the world around her — focusing on light, gesture, and mood. Drawing from her poetic street images, Efi reflects on building a practice rooted in intuition, sensitivity, and rhythm. Her background as an actress brings a unique layer of empathy to her work, allowing her to read body language, anticipate emotion, and approach her subjects with understanding. A talk about observing with intent and staying open to the unexpected.
Pau Buscató
Spotlight talk, 16:00
Auditório Lagoa Henriques, FBAUL
With a sharp eye for coincidence, humour, and the surreal, Pau Buscató transforms everyday street scenes into visual puzzles. In this talk, he shares his process of observing the world with patience and curiosity — waiting for the absurd to emerge from the ordinary.
From composition to timing, he’ll reflect on how to find structure in chaos, and why playfulness and ambiguity are central to his work.
Nikita Teryoshin
Headliner talk, 18:00
Grande Auditório, FBAUL
Photographer Nikita Teryoshin shares his radical approach to reportage — a practice that blurs the lines between documentary and street photography with humour, irony, and sharp social observation. Drawing on his acclaimed projects such as Nothing Personal – the Back Office of War and Animal Escape Plan, he discusses how to craft compelling photo stories by diving headfirst into the absurdity of everyday life, often by infiltrating unexpected events and spaces. With a focus on instinct, access, and building visual narratives, Nikita invites us to rethink how and where stories can be found.
Phil Penman
Headliner talk, 19:30
Grande Auditório, FBAUL
Phil Penman reflects on over two decades of photographing life on the streets of New York City and the world — capturing everything from historic moments to fleeting gestures in everyday life. In this talk, he shares how he’s developed a distinctive visual identity shaped by consistency, curiosity, and deep commitment to the craft. From analogue roots to his current digital process, Phil discusses the evolution of his street practice, the importance of rhythm and presence, and what it means to build a timeless body of work.
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