João Carlos is a multi-award-winning Portuguese-American photographer, educator, curator and cultural producer with more than 25 years of international experience. A Hasselblad Master and Fujifilm X Photographer, his work has been exhibited and published internationally, while his career has combined photographic practice with education, cultural programming and social engagement.

As the founder and President of F/SOS, Photography, Solidarity and Social Works, João leads the association’s vision, developing projects that use photography and culture as tools for social inclusion, community engagement, education and positive change.

He is also the founder and director of F/262, International Photography Festival, where he oversees the festival’s artistic vision and curatorial direction, bringing together photography, culture, environmental awareness and community participation.