The Outsider

Monroe, CT

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Travels up to 150 miles

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Overview

I’m a professional photographer with a strong background in marketing, advertising, and visual storytelling. With over 20 years of experience in creative industries, my work goes beyond capturing images — I focus on creating visuals that communicate, connect, and elevate people and brands. My career includes experience in advertising for Volkswagen and photojournalism, where creativity and adaptability were essential. Today, I specialize in portraits, events, lifestyle, and brand photography, always tailoring my approach to each client. I value authenticity, strong composition, and a comfortable, collaborative experience that results in impactful, high-quality images.


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English, Portuguese

Gig length: 10 - 420 minutes

What to expect

Clients can expect a professional, friendly, and comfortable experience. I focus on capturing natural moments, genuine emotions, important details, and polished visuals that tell the story of the event.

My goal is to make the process simple and stress-free while delivering high-quality photos and videos clients will be proud to share.

About

’m Gustavo, a Connecticut-based photographer and filmmaker with a background in advertising, journalism, design, branding, and visual storytelling.
My creative journey started more than 20 years ago, working with film photography and visual production, including experience in the advertising field with Volkswagen and in the newspaper industry. Over the years, I developed a strong eye for composition, light, details, and the way images communicate emotion and value.
Today, I specialize in professional photography and video for events, families, businesses, real estate, personal brands, and creative projects. My work combines clean visuals, natural moments, and a polished storytelling approach.
Whether you need event coverage, portraits, brand content, or social media visuals, my goal is to make the process simple, comfortable, and professional from start to finish — delivering images and videos you’ll be proud to share.

Additional booking notes

For photography and video services, I only need clear access to the event space, enough room to move around, and permission to photograph or film the key moments.

For best results, good lighting is helpful, but I can work with natural light, indoor lighting, and low-light situations when needed. If the event has a schedule, shot list, or important moments that must be captured, I recommend sharing those details before the event.

For video projects, access to power outlets may be helpful depending on the setup and length of coverage.

Set list

This does not apply to my photography and video services. Instead of a set list, I follow the client’s event schedule and focus on capturing the key moments, candid interactions, details, portraits, and any must-have shots requested before the event.

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