Last summer Lonely Planet sent me around Portugal to photograph some of the countries most picturesque towns and cities. These are some of my favourite images from this assignment. Travel Photography in Ericeira: Travel photography in Evora: Travel Photography in Lisbon: Travel Photography in Porto: Travel Photography Costa Vicentina: Lonely Planet | Travel Photography in Portugal
I have been working with Rute and Margarida at Be Aromatic for more than a decade now… I collaborated with them on the production of their cookbook Sal Verde a few years ago and more recently on the relaunch of the website. Be Aromatic | Organic Herb Farm in Evora
In July I flew out to São Miguel island in the Azores archipelago to photograph for the New York Times Travel. You can read the full article here. The New York Times In the Azores: Earth, Water, Fire and Air, Sometimes All at Once
A selection of spreads and some of my favourite images from the second edition of the Lisbon Insiders Magazine, an annual bi-lingual publication highlighting the best places to eat, drink, stay and play in Lisbon.
Back in the spring of 2023 I photographed Lisbon for The New York Times: 36 Hours in Lisbon and had the best time on this shoot. Living in Ericeira means that I´m close enough to get into the city quickly but far enough that I don´t do it daily, which makes it an adventure and Lisbon is a city I´ve been exploring for over 14 years now… it´s so familiar that it´s been a while since I´ve photographed the city with intention.
In the spring I was contacted by Wings magazine to photograph a feature on the Shist Villages of central Portugal. With the help and guidance of the team at Aldeias do Xisto, the writer and editor, Lydia and I spent three days road tripping through this relatively unknown region of the country, which in many places seems to have stopped in time. A region of mountains and rivers, small stone villages and narrow, winding roads, this is a part of the country that I haven´t explored much and this assignment was a revelation for me. I will definitely be back…
Earlier this summer I was invited by National Geographic Traveller UK to spend a few days in Porto, the capital of the North, to photograph a travel story that has just been published in their latest issue. I love this beautiful city and was thrilled to have the chance to explore her properly as it had been several years since I’d last visited. The article, by Audrey Gillan, is quite food focused which meant I got to visit several of the best restaurants in town (perks of the job!). The people of the north are well known for their hospitality…
A few months ago I spent the day in Lisbon shooting the LX Factory for Transavia´s onboard publication, Enjoy! Magazine. You can see the online edition HERE or onboard Transavia over the next few months.
Last summer we took a trip to the Azores islands, more specifically the central group that consists of Faial, Pico and São Jorge. These volcanic islands are absolutely spectacular and still relatively undiscovered… and hopefully they stay that way. Faial is a stopping point on most transatlantic sailboat voyages so in spite of it being a tiny island lost in the middle of the ocean, the vibe here is super international, with the sailing crowd from all over the world in town, fixing boats, topping up supplies and just generally taking advantage of a few days on land. SaveSave
A few images from a trip up the west coast to the fishing town of Nazaré, famous for big wave surfing and bad-ass old ladies who wear loads of skirts (all at the same time). I didn´t get any photos of the ladies, but next time I will.
Kerry Murray 