2012 in Review

Our golden triangle, as many of you know, is made up of three interesting places that are part of our Lives and our constant travels.

Sagres - Wild land: of the sea, of multiculturalism, of adventure

Estremoz - Homeland: of vast fields, of hot sun, of friendly people

Lisboa - Land of light: of culture, of new things, of discovery

And it is in this dance that we move, that we work, that we find our inspiration!

2012 was a year marked by a varied range of activities, among them a return to Lisboa, Sintra and Ericeira, through several photography workshops. We ran:

• A series of 7 introductory photography workshops in Sintra, with a photo walk

• A sunset photography workshop in Ericeira

• A night photography workshop, "Christmas Lights", in Lisboa

Photo Walk from São Pedro de Sintra to Sintra

Photographic experiments after a picnic in Parque da Liberdade | Sintra historic centre

Fonte da Sabuga as the backdrop for our group photo!

Discoteca Ouriço, Ericeira's ever-creative paintings!

Baixa - Rossio - Largo do Carmo

Elevador de Sta. Justa

The little ones also got to learn photography:

• Burgau Photo Walk, with the Nature Club of the Vila do Bispo School

• Photo Outing in Sintra, with a group of home-schooled children

Through the fishing village of Burgau, followed by a walk along the cliffs to Praia de Cabanas Velhas

Palácio Nacional de Sintra - view from Parque da Liberdade

The park's animals were the biggest hit with the children: who doesn't want to take a photo? :)

In Sagres, our work with Portuguese and foreign tourists also included photography classes and photo outings, especially in the summer.

We finished on a high with 2 excellent initiatives:

• European Heritage Days in partnership with the Direcção Regional da Cultura do Algarve and the Fortaleza de Sagres, with the Photography Workshop "The Future of Memory"

• Sagres Birdwatching Festival, where we ran a Photo Outing at the Fortaleza de Sagres and Sunset Photography Classes!

Experimenting with various kinds of photographic equipment

Compass Rose | Fortaleza de Sagres

Sunset Photography Class

Praia do Tonel & Cabo de São Vicente

A group photo for posterity!

The sea is a constant in Magic Moments' photography. From surfing to snorkelling, we had the pleasure of working with several companies and friends:

• Photo sessions for Yoga Surf Holidays

• Photo sessions for Surf Lessons & Private Sessions

• Photo sessions for Snorkelling, Try Dive & Diving

Yoga Surf Group | Algarve Yoga

The best yoga pose in the middle of a surf :)

Creative surfing - children are the best!

Surf group photo session | FreeRide Surf School

Underwater perspective I

Underwater perspective II

Underwater

Pool Diving Experience | Martinhal Resort

Group of Divers | Ponta da Atalaia | Divers Cape

Working with people is always a pleasure, and among this work we would highlight Photo Sessions with couples and families, and Sessions to Promote Activities such as yoga.

Spontaneity

The Pleasure of Photographing

Headstand - Sírshásana | Memmo Baleeira Hotel

Salute to life! | Monte Velho Eco Resort

Yoga group | Monte Velho Eco Resort

And because the Alentejo is in our soul, and gives us the tranquillity that drives us on, we end with our visits and artists' gatherings at Herdade da Marmeleira, and this time in Monsaraz too.

Artists' Gathering | Fundação Obras-Art

Photo Outing through the little streets of the lovely medieval town

Alqueva - The great lake!

See you soon!