CURRICULUM + PORTFOLIO

April 2025

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

José Francisco Serafim Martins

February 24, 1972

Portugual

mail@josefrancisco.com

+351 96 274 02 29

www.linkedin.com/in/josefrancisco-photoeditor

I’m a freelancer with 30 years of experience in image editing and pre-press. I worked in print shops, school publishing houses, newspaper and magazine editorial offices.

My clients are photographers, studios, agencies, publishers, among others.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IADE (since May 2020) 

Teacher

Graphic production and artwork training for graphic design master’s students.

 

TimeOut Portugal (since May 2017) 

Image editing for various group publications.

The function includes making photo montages, masks and all the processing of colors and details in images from the most varied sources.

Diário de Notícias (July 2010 > December 2018)

Image editing for various group publications.

Editing of images for the newspaper where it is necessary to assemble clippings, in addition to all the treatment of colors and details according to the type of paper of these publications.

Santillana Portugal (May 2014 > April 2018) 

Documentalist / Photographer / Illustrator

Image search for the contents of the various manuals schools and editing them according to the requirements of the authors and editors.

Photography work according to your needsspecific to some content.

Technical illustration for some manuals.

 

P’ós Gráficos (October 2011 > October 2012) 

Former

Complete Adobe Photoshop training for photographers (RAW camera).

Critério – Produção Gráfica (May 1995 > January 2012) 

Graphics systems operator

Digitization and processing of images for various purposes: magazines; thematic exhibitions (large format); catalogues, art books and photography, for galleries, museums and publishers; prestige editions from various public and private entities; image processing from RAW file for fashion catalogs and other editions; final artwork for book covers (images, logos, varnish, stamps); technical illustration for school textbooks.

Gráfiglobo (March 1993 > April 1995) 

Graphics systems operator

Digitization and image processing. Creation and preparation of final arts for printing based on clients models.

Texto Editores (January 1990 > February 1993) 

Graphics systems operator

Digitization, image processing and technical illustration for textbooks.

EDUCATION

Training for teacher

DO IT BETTER (April 2019)

Adobe Premiere (video edition)

FLAG (January 2019)

Adobe Digital Publishing Suite (layout for tablets)

FLAG (January 2012)

Adobe Photoshop (validation of knowledge to provide training)

Adobe Portugal (October 2010)

Color Management in Graphic Arts

P’ós Gráficos (March 2009)

Photography

NIKON (2003)

Sculpture

AR.CO. (1997)

Photography 

AR.CO. (1993)

Graphic Arts Design and Communication

Escola António Arroio (1987 > 1990)

SOME CUSTOMERS

INCM

Joana Vasconcelos Foundation

TIMEOUT 

São Roque Antiques and Art Gallery

Penguin Random House

SMEG

PHOTOGRAPHY

www.josefrancisco.com

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INFORMAÇÃO PESSOAL

José Francisco Serafim Martins

24 de fevereiro de 1972

Portugual

mail@josefrancisco.com

+351 96 274 02 29

www.linkedin.com/in/josefrancisco-photoeditor

Sou freelancer e tenho 30 anos de experiência em edição de imagem e pré-impressão. Trabalhei em gráficas, editoras escolares, redações de jornais e revistas.

Os meus clientes são fotógrafos, ateliers, agências, editoras entre outros.

EXPERIÊNCIA PROFISSIONAL

IADE (desde de maio de 2020) 

Formador

Formação de produção gráfica e arte-final para alunos de mestrado de design gráfico.

 

TimeOut Portugal (desde de maio de 2017 ) 

Edição de imagens para várias publicações do grupo.

A função inclui fazer montagens recortes para além de todo o tratamento de cor e detalhe a partir de imagens das mais variadas proveniências.

Diário de Notícias (julho de 2010 > dezembro de 2018) 

Edição de imagens para várias publicações do grupo.

Edição de imagens para o jornal onde é necessário fazer montagens recortes para além de todo o tratamento de cor e detalhe tendo em conta o tipo de papel.

Santillana Portugal (maio de 2014 > abril de 2018) 

Documentalista / Fotógrafo / Ilustrador

Pesquisa de imagens para os conteúdos dos vários manuais escolares e edição das mesmas conforme os requisitos dos autores e editores.

Trabalhos de fotografia de acordo com as necessidades específicas de alguns conteúdos.

Ilustração técnica para alguns manuais.

 

P’ós Gráficos (outubro de 2011 > outubro de 2012) 

Formador

Formação de Adobe Photoshop completo e para fotógrafos (camera RAW).

Critério – Produção Gráfica (maio de 1995 > janeiro de 2012) 

Operador de sistemas gráficos

Digitalização e tratamento de imagens para várias finalidades: revistas; exposições temáticas (grande formato); catálogos, livros de arte e fotografia, para galerias, museus e editoras; edições de prestígio de várias entidades publicas e privadas; tratamento de imagens a partir de ficheiro  RAW para catálogos de moda e outras edições; artes finais de capas para livros (imagens, logos, verniz, cunhos); ilustração técnica para manuais escolares.

Gráfiglobo (março de 1993 > abril de 1995) 

Operador de sistemas gráficos

Digitalização e tratamento de imagens. Criação e preparação de artes finais para impressão a partir de maquetas de clientes.

Texto Editores (janeiro de 1990 > fevereiro de 1993) 

Operador de sistemas gráficos

Digitalização, tratamento de imagens e ilustração técnica para manuais escolares.  

FORMAÇÃO

Formação de formadores

DO IT BETTER (abril de 2019)

Adobe Premiere (edição de vídeo)

FLAG (janeiro de 2019)

Adobe Digital Publishing Suite (paginação para tablets)

FLAG (janeiro de 2012)

Adobe Photoshop (validação de conhecimentos para dar formação)

Adobe Lisboa (outubro de 2010)

Gestão de Cor nas Artes Gráficas

P’ós Gráficos (março de 2009)

Fotografia

NIKON (2003)

Escultura

AR.CO. (1997)

Fotografia 

AR.CO. (1993)

Artes Gráficas e Comunicação

Escola António Arroio (1987 > 1990)

ALGUNS CLIENTES

INCM

Fundação Joana Vasconcelos

Martine love

São Roque Antiguidades e Galeria de Arte

Penguin Random House

SMEG

FOTOGRAFIA

www.josefrancisco.com

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EDITION

COMPAL | Jorge Simão PHOTOGRAPHY

Compal tomato juice carton and glass with fresh tomatoes, bamboo background, and vegetable skewer garnish.
Compal Veggie tomato juice carton and glass, with cherry tomatoes, sushi, and chopsticks, on a wooden table, bamboo plant in background.
A carton of Compal veggie beet and apple juice next to a glass of the juice garnished with beet and apple slices, placed on a wooden table. Near the glass are a whole green apple and sliced beetroot. The background features hanging light bulbs.
Compal Veggie Carrot Apple Ginger juice carton with a glass of orange juice and vegetable snacks
Compal Veggie juice with carrots and ginger, apples, and fresh vegetables on a table.

MERCEDES MCNAMARA

Three black and gold surfboards featuring Mercedes-Benz logos, captured from different angles, with branding details.
Surfboard with three fins, featuring a black and brown design, branded with the "POLEN" logo and text indicating it is specially made for an individual.
Mercedes-Benz branded surfboard with foot straps and black design accents on a golden surface, set against a dark background.
Mercedes-Benz branded surfboard with black and gold design

Joana Vasconcelos

Cover and spine of the book "Joana Vasconcelos: Textures of Life" with abstract design in red on a black background.
Book cover of 'Joana Vasconcelos / Trafaria Praia' featuring a red illustration of a ship against a gray background.
Decorative mirror frame with 'I'm Your Mirror Joana Vasconcelos' text on reflective background.

TIME OUT

Cover of Time Out Porto magazine featuring a beach scene with people sunbathing, text highlighting Porto by the sea, and guides to local attractions and restaurants.
Magazine cover of Time Out featuring Porto by the Sea
Magazine cover of Time Out Lisboa & Algarve featuring a beach scene with umbrellas and a wooden walkway, titled 'Caparica'. Text includes articles and local highlights.
Magazine cover titled 'Time Out Lisboa,' featuring a person paddleboarding in clear water near rocky cliffs. The headline reads 'Arrábida: Um paraíso de gastronomia e aventura.'
Time Out Lisbon magazine cover featuring 'O Melhor de 2018' with images of people, a tram, a gramophone, and various elements against a blue background.
Cover of TimeOut Lisboa magazine featuring Asian cuisine with bowls of food, herbs, and spices.

MERCEDES | Jorge Simão PHOTOGRAPHY

Woman in a pink suit sitting on the hood of a white Mercedes-Benz car.
Woman's face reflected in a car rearview mirror, focusing intently.
Woman in pink suit driving a car, adjusting dashboard controls.
A woman wearing a pink blazer and pants with a red lace top poses confidently outdoors.

Matéria Prima Edições

Cover of a Portuguese cookbook titled "Estava Tudo Ótimo!" by Teresa Rebelo, featuring images of various desserts and dishes such as cupcakes, a chocolate bundt cake, a layer cake with berries, and a rolled cake. The cover highlights themes of cookin
Book cover featuring a person in surgical attire with crossed hands, titled 'Sobreviver' by Eduardo Barroso. Additional text in Portuguese about courage and passion in life and medicine.
Cover of the book '50 Super Alimentos Portugueses' featuring a plate with fruits, nuts, and salmon.
Book cover featuring a man with short gray hair, title "CERCADO" in red, subtitle "Os dias fatais de José Sócrates" in white, author's name "Fernando Esteves" at the bottom.
Book cover of 'Sumos que Curam' by Leire Piriz, featuring colorful juice and smoothie glasses.
Cover of a book titled "O livro de magia das mães" by Constança Cordeiro Ferreira, featuring a mother holding a baby. Includes topics like pregnancy, breastfeeding, and communication with the baby.

SMART

A group of people surround and interact with a red Smart car. A person with a laptop sits on the roof, while others point and look at the car. Some people appear to be examining the vehicle, with one person climbing up to reach the top.
Several people in orange uniforms working on a black Smart car, performing tasks such as polishing and inspecting the vehicle.
Blue Smart car in futuristic cityscape with motion blur lights at night.
Blue Smart car parked on a city street at night with historic buildings and dynamic lighting in the background.

Estação Imagem

A hardcover book titled 'Açores' featuring large black lettering and a minimalist design on the cover, with names of various photographers listed below.
Photobook cover with black and white photo of people behind bars, labeled 'Prémio Fotojornalismo 2013' with names listed below on a white background.
Cover of a book titled 'Vista D'Olhos Portugal Hoje' with an image of a building and hill.

VW BEETLE

A vintage gold Volkswagen Beetle car with a rounded body, chrome trim, and distinctive headlamps, parked against a neutral background.
Classic vintage car resembling a Volkswagen Beetle in a studio setting.

RAUL BRANDÃO

Vintage portrait of an older man wearing a hat
Sepia-toned portrait of an older man wearing a bowler hat and suit

PHOTOS

Monte do Ramalho

Leaf on wet ground with white and blue building in background
Close-up of a chandelier with rustic lampshades
Interior of a rustic dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. The room is decorated with a wall-mounted sculpture and has an adjacent cozy sitting area with a window.
Wooden table in front of a window with white shutters, decorated with a colorful rooster sculpture.
Wall art with metal birds clustered together
Bedroom with striped bedding, two yellow cushions, decorative headboard, lamps on nightstands, and white canopy drapes.
Old-fashioned key in wooden door, bathroom sink
Decorative table lamp with a figure resembling an angel holding candle holders on a rustic wooden table.
A cozy bedroom with rustic decor features a bed against a white wall. The bed has a metal headboard and is adorned with pillows and a striped blanket. Two wooden nightstands with decorative lamps are on each side of the bed. A wool wall hanging is ce
Hanging brass bird decorations casting shadows on a wall.
Decorative black sheep figurine in a lit alcove with a yellow border
View of a tiled hallway leading to a glass door, overlooking a green landscape with trees and grass.
Rustic bedroom with a wooden staircase, striped rug, wooden chair, and distressed dresser. The room features a bed with a green cover and a bedside lamp on a log table.
Cozy bedroom with colorful quilt, cross on wall, two wooden bedside tables with lamps, and neutral pillows on the bed.
Tranquil pond with lily pads and raindrops, surrounded by trees and greenery on a cloudy day.

Santillana | Chemistry 10th

Purple smoke rising from a small dish with dark grains on a white surface.
Four graduated cylinders on a table, each containing a fluid transitioning from clear to pink.
Close-up of an empty, clear glass vase with a textured base on a white background.
Glass filtering flask with side arm, 250 ml capacity
Metal kitchen tongs with red rubber grips on a white background.
A wooden spaghetti measuring tool on a white background.
Five different sized glass volumetric flasks with stoppers, labeled with their capacities: 500ml, 250ml, 100ml, 50ml, and 10ml, aligned in descending order of size.
Person in a lab coat pouring blue liquid from a graduated cylinder into a beaker on a table.
Assorted laboratory glassware including beakers, pipettes, and petri dishes.

Intimissimi

Intimissimi store interior with lingerie display and red holiday decorations.
Lace bra displayed on a store counter with folded clothes on shelves in the background.
Close-up of black lace fabric with intricate patterns.
Close-up of lace fabric with a decorative heart charm attached.
Close-up of red and green plaid fabric with a white bow
Close-up of black lace fabric with floral pattern.
Close-up of vintage lingerie with lace and ruffles
Folded clothing item on a table in a lingerie store, blurred background of bras and lingerie on display.
Store display featuring Intimissimi perfume, body cream, and shower foam with a large promotional poster of a woman in a black bra in the background.
Close-up of gray fuzzy slippers with pom-poms

Santillana – Sciences 9th

Close-up of an animal brain with visible blood vessels on a white background.
Raw pork brains on a white background
Close-up of a raw animal heart on a white background
Person wearing gloves holding a raw animal heart with medical tools.
Animal lungs with windpipe on white background
Dissected animal lungs on a tray with surgical tools, a bowl of water, and a squirt bottle on a white surface.
Raw beef kidneys on a white background.
Dissected pig kidneys on a table, with one kidney opened to show internal structure and a gloved hand using a scalpel.

B Planet

Exterior view of a large modern building with a slanted roof, featuring the logos "B" and "Jumbo," set against a blue sky with clouds.
Panoramic view of a shopping mall food court with various stores and eateries, including a coffee shop and retail store, surrounded by seating areas and a tree.
Exterior of a building with 'jumbo' in green letters and an elephant logo, next to a yellow 'box' sign.
Indoor go-kart track with five parked karts featuring branded liveries.
Close-up of a foosball table with red and white players, set in front of a blurred go-kart racing mural.
Panoramic view of a busy shopping center with multiple retail stores, parking lot filled with cars, and outdoor umbrellas. Storefronts display various brand signs.
Exterior of a building with a large red 'B' sign in the foreground.

Cais das Colunas

Plate of salad with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, olives, cheese strips, corn, and poppy seeds.
A vertical skewer with grilled shrimp, vegetables on a stand, and a white plate with assorted vegetables and lemon slices on a wooden base.
A plate of mixed salad with arugula, strawberries, corn, mango, and cheese curls.
Seafood stew with shrimp, clams, and potatoes in a metal pot.
Gourmet seafood salad with clams, crab meat, seaweed, and vegetables on a white plate.
Plate of food with grilled fish topped with a fried egg, served alongside French fries, rice, salad, olives, and lemon slices.
Two scoops of ice cream, chocolate and vanilla, in a glass dish with chocolate sauce, wafer rolls, and a mint garnish.