Sao Paulo-based photographer Allard van Wielink specialises in fashion and advertising assignments. He is currently busy putting together his book about the Pataxos indians of Caraíva in Bahia state.

Allard is a dedicated photographer who works a lot with 'normal' people - usually people who are not used to being in front of the lens. His work for the Dove 'Campaign for Real Beauty' testifies to that effect.

His latest clients include advertising agencies Ogilvy (Brazil, Argentina and Mexico), Young and Rubicam (Brazil and Dubai), Leo Burnett (Colombia), McCann (Brazil), TBWA (Brazil), Age (Brazil), and many others.

Featured in this Spotlight is a selection of work shot over recent years.