Gonçalo Barriga is a people & lifestyle photographer with a deep-rooted passion for fitness & sports, based in Lisbon, Portugal.

With over a decade of making images for clients, he has not only sharpened his skill and vision, but also come to realise that good communication is one of the key factors for a successful job. Whether working with a global fitness brand or an individual athlete, he strives to become the client's best possible ally, making sure to understand their goals and contributing on how to reach them.

He has shot high-profile events for Ironman and Red Bull, commercial and lifestyle imagery for fitness brands, promotional campaigns for CrossFit gyms and editorial portraits for athletes and personal trainers.

His ongoing personal project — BODY — showcasing athletes, dancers and basically anyone who can express themself with their body, is an exploration of the diverse manifestations of an active lifestyle.

In 2023 he was honored to serve as an Official Juror for the Chromatic Awards.