About the Portuguese photographer, Henri PRESTES

Henri PRESTES is a  fine art photographer based in southern Europe. His work focus on capturing cinematic fleeting moments and exploring narratives of solitude and melancholy. He’s the Gold Cube Winner of the ADC Awards in 2021 with his Conceptual Series and the Bronze Cube Winner in 2022 and 2020. He’s had his work exhibited in the UK, US, Portugal and Spain. Henri PRESTES has published one photo volume to date.

Photo books by Henri PRESTES

'We Were Born Before the Wind’ (2022, his debut book)

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In his debut book 'We Were Born Before the Wind' Henri PRESTES deals with loneliness as well as melancholy. The pictures were created in the cold months in Portugal, when he often roamed in the dark through small villages, mountains and lonely fields.
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Exhibitions
  • 2017: Lenz International Photography Festival, Manchester /UK
    2018: 'Perfect Darkness', The Printspace gallery, London; 'Narrative Photography Exhibition,' Downtown Arts Collective Gallery, Orlando, FL /US
    2022: Callao City Arts, Madrid
Awards
  • 2020: Bronze Cube winner in the ADC 99th Awards in Fine Art Photography, New York
    2021: Platinum Award winner in the Muse Photography Award (Fine Art category); Gold Cube winner in the ADC 100th Awards
    2022: Bronze Cube winner in the ADC 101th Awards in Fine Art Photography