Rui Palha

Rui Palha (born 1953), started photographing at the age of 14 and is one of the most respected street photographers in the world. He received the prestigious "Best Work of Photography" award by the SPA (Portuguese Society of Authorities) with his book "Street Photography" in the category of Visual Arts at the 2011 Author Award. In 2015, in the "Street Hunters" blog, considered one of the 20 most influential street photographers in the world (confirmed by a vote of the blog's readers in 2016) and the world's best street photographer by the website "Ten Tenny". - Top Ten of the Best ". Considered one of the "31 Most Influential Street Photographers to Follow in 2021" by Expert Photography in 2021 In addition to numerous solo and group exhibitions, Rui Palha's work is heavily publicized on the social network, especially with more than 330,000 followers through his Facebook page. Rui Palha thinks that the best distinction he can have is the one he feels in the midst of the people he meets in the streets, alleys and neighborhoods ... the warmth that emanates from them, fills his soul and is the biggest prize he may have. His friendly and frank posture makes him gain friendships in the most diverse places, that is for him a real compensation because he is felt, real, palpable and lasting .... the others may be pleasant, but they are ephemeral.