Renault Alpine Award Winning Photograph

Pedro Messias brings a strong skill set in commercial product photography. Prior to his career in photography he worked with businesses to enhance their marketing strategies. He uses this background to help educate his clients on the best way to present their products. With a background of 16 years in sales in the automotive industry in the brand Mercedes-Benz, he also experienced projects of entrepreneurship in the areas of real estate, food export and advertising. Graduated in Marketing and Advertising with Post-Graduation in Commercial Management and Marketing Communication at ISCTE. In 2012 it created a Portuguese brand of gourmet products for export with innovative packaging inspired by design and photography winner of international awards. In 2013 he graduated in graphic design at ETIC where he is a trainee in the final project Etic Ideia, and created a graphic design studio and photography studio. In 2015 he diversified his photographic knowledge with the recognized international photographer Karl Taylor in the UK, having since then developed technical skills and skills that allowed to to collaborate with various institutions and companies, as well as be recognised internationally with various photographic prizes in distinct areas such as sports, wedding, newborn and author photography. Experience at Liqui-Moly, Germany (2016-2020) Pedro joined Liqui-Moly, a leading German automotive lubricant company, where he leveraged his extensive background in the automotive sector and marketing. He has been part of cross-functional teams to launch targeted product campaigns, drawing on his deep understanding of automotive products and consumer needs. Fostering partnerships with automotive dealerships, underscoring his ability to negotiate and maintain strategic relationships. Founding Agencia de Comunicação Duzentos (2020-Present) Capitalizing on his vast experience in marketing, advertising, and design, Pedro founded Agencia de Comunicação Duzentos in 2020. This venture marks a culmination of his expertise, focusing on: Providing comprehensive communication strategies, including branding, digital marketing, and social media management, to a wide range of clients. Pedro has established Duzentos as a boutique agency known for its innovative approaches and impactful results.