Taiwan-based Documentary Style Photography and Filmmaker Jose Lopes Amaral.
José Lopes Amaral | Documentary Photographer & Filmmaker | Visual Storyteller Focused on Human Rights and Social Change
José Lopes Amaral is a Luxembourg-born documentary photographer, filmmaker, and former photojournalist based in Taiwan. Known for his powerful visual storytelling, he focuses on social issues, human rights, and protest movements. Amaral gained international recognition for his courageous coverage of the 2019 Hong Kong pro-democracy protests, where he documented the fight for freedom and democracy while protecting fellow journalists on the frontlines from rubber bullets and pepper spray.
Amaral began his visual career in Luxembourg in 2009, covering the Portuguese community for local media. Trained in visual communication and window display design, he later expanded his practice to documentary photography and video journalism, combining artistic sensitivity with journalistic integrity. His move to Asia in 2013 and transition into video journalism in 2016 marked a turning point, deepening his commitment to telling complex stories through authentic, human-centred visuals.
Since stepping back from frontline reporting in 2023, Amaral has focused on long-form documentary projects, street photography, and independent filmmaking. His current work explores the human condition, social inequality, and environmental challenges, giving voice to underrepresented communities across Asia and Europe.
Today, José Lopes Amaral is actively seeking collaborations with institutions, NGOs, cultural organisations, and media outlets that align with his interests in social justice, sustainability, and human rights. He offers high-quality visual content, from documentary films and photography to multimedia storytelling, that helps organisations amplify awareness, inspire empathy, and drive impact through compelling visuals.
Areas of Expertise
Documentary Photography & Filmmaking
Human Rights & Social Justice
Protest & Conflict Documentation
Environmental & Community Storytelling
Multimedia Content Creation for NGOs and Institutions
Let’s Collaborate
If your institution, NGO, or organization seeks authentic visual storytelling that highlights human resilience, social change, and environmental awareness, José Lopes Amaral is open to commissions, partnerships, and visual content production opportunities across Asia and Europe.
📩 Contact: lopesamaraljose@gmail.com