Light & form

Rui Matos — still life, architecture and portrait photography for brands and publications.

Abstract still-life artwork
Abstract composition artwork
Abstract sculptural artwork
Abstract artwork representing the photo studio
About

Quiet images with a strong point of view.

Working from a daylight studio in Lisbon and on location worldwide. Clients include Kinfolk, Aesop, Vitra and Monocle.

12+

Years of independent practice

140+

Brands launched worldwide

38

International design awards

96%

Clients who come back

Clients say

Testimonials

★★★★★

“Halden understood our brand better than we did. The new identity doubled our wholesale enquiries in three months.”

Anna BergFounder, Nordlys Coffee
★★★★★

“Calm, rigorous and very, very good. They turned a messy brief into a product our customers love.”

David OseiCPO, Kumo
★★★★★

“The rare studio that cares about the strategy and the kerning in equal measure.”

Clara DuarteMarketing Lead, Atlas Bank

Booking spring 2027 commissions.

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