Nelson Carvalheiro

06/07/2025

Happy Birthday Miguel 🎉🎂🎊

04/07/2025

I spent an unforgettable day at INARI, the new restaurant I visited with my friend Chef Luís Espadana at Quinta da Comporta. A native of the Alentejo coastline, Luís has been by Chef Vítor Sobral’s side for over 30 years — and now, as Executive Chef at INARI, he gives life to a menu rooted in Portuguese comfort food. Dishes built on identity, seasonality, and a deep respect for origin.

That morning began with Luís unveiling a 20‑kg loin of bluefin tuna, holding it like a sacred object. “This one’s for the tartar,” he said, a quiet pride in his voice. From there, we stepped into the Quinta’s potager — a lush organic garden where Luís grows most of what he cooks.

In the middle of it all we met Modi, a Nepalese immigrant and the keeper of this green kingdom. His care was visible in every leaf, every row, every proud glance. This garden breathes love and labor.

Luís picked garlic flowers and sunflowers as he prepared to cook. Back in the kitchen, under the golden light of the pass, he grilled tiger prawns and served them with a creamy, soulful rice. There were rice balls too, and a bright, zesty ceviche — each dish telling a story of place and purpose.

📸 These photos feel different — I edited them with my Kodak Portra preset this time, instead of my usual Gold 200. Softer tones. Warmer textures. More emotion. It just felt right.

🍽️ This wasn’t just about food. It was about craft. About roots. About growing with intention. About friendship.

25/06/2025

🏆 The Best Fish in the World… and the Best Travel Film of 2025!

Today I have the honor of presenting the 8 international awards won by my Matosinhos film to Luísa Salgueiro , Mayor of the City of Matosinhos, and Marta Pontes , City Councilor for Tourism.

Among them is the Golden Statue for Best Travel Film at the Cannes World Film Festival 2025.

Holding it still feels surreal. This film was born out of love for this city, its people, and the sacred rituals of food and the sea.

To see it recognized around the world is deeply humbling.

🎬 8 International Awards:
• Cannes World Film Festival – Best Travel Film
• Portugal Indie Festival – Best Travel Film
• Cine Paris Film Festival – Best Travel Film
• Bracciano Film and Arts Festival – Best Commercial and Advertising
• Berlin Keiz Film Festival – Best Travel Film
• Madonie Film Festival (Sicily) – Best Food and Cooking Theme Film
• Mannheim Arts and Film Festival – Official Selection
• Terres Travel Festival – Official Selection

This recognition belongs to everyone who opened their doors, shared their stories, and welcomed me at their table.

This is more than a film. It’s a love letter to Matosinhos. ❤️

14/06/2025

📍Sublime Comporta Beach Club

Comporta has this effortless magic, barefoot elegance, salty breeze, and a rhythm that slows you down in the best way.

This is the kind of place I love to photograph.

Natural textures, golden light, honest food, and people who cook with soul.

🦐 Scarlet prawn — my all-time favorite dish, rich, bold, and kissed by fire.

🥣 Ceviche — bright, citrusy, and alive like the ocean breeze.

🍝 Beetroot pasta with burrata — earthy, creamy, and unexpectedly comforting.

🌮 Tuna tacos — a crunchy, spicy bite of pure summer.

🍸 Margarita — sharp, green, and salty like the sea air.

🍓 Raspberry cocktail — sweet, refreshing, and perfect at golden hour.

📷 My lens chases these moments, raw, warm, and full of flavor.

This is the spirit of Comporta.

Huge thanks to Chef Marcos Guerra and Carina for taking such good care of me. You are superstars! 💫

11/06/2025

Love to see my photography in action !

Uno de los destinos más auténticos y vibrantes de la costa portuguesa. ¡Antlántico en estado puro! 🩵

31/05/2025

Step into the world of BarBarita, where my dear friends Bárbara and Rita serve up delicious cocktails and tapas with a side of charm!🍸

Loved capturing their story in my Matosinhos film 🎥 and can’t wait for you all to experience it too!

📍😅Barbarita, Porto

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21/05/2025

Snaps from my recent shoot at Mercearia Gadanha, Estremoz, a place where Alentejo’s soul is served on every plate.

It was an honor to photograph the creative energy of Chef Michele Marques and her passionate team. From the golden light of the kitchen to the textures of each dish, every frame told a story of tradition, innovation, and genuine hospitality.

Alentejo cuisine at its finest, in one of Portugal’s most iconic restaurants.

05/12/2024

Celebrating the launch of my Matosinhos Gastro Guide with my good friends Mindi and Darryl from and Nuno at Palato Restaurant .

19/03/2024

Cheers to the equinox! 🌎

📍Torre de Palma Hotel

07/03/2024

Thrilled to announce another 3 nominations for my Lactaçores film 🏆🏆🏆

Big thanks to film festival in Berlin, and 15 Minutes of Fame film festival in Florida for officially selecting my work out of the hundreds of submissions.

Fingers crossed for the awards ceremony later this year 🤞

Link for my LactAçores film in the bio :)