A Little Bit About Us
Celine and Julio met in early 2018, and since then they found a common passion for videography and photography. Little did they know that this shared love would spark a journey of personal and professional growth that would take them on all kinds of crazy unexpected life journeys around different countries.
As they travelled, they embraced different cultures, languages and lifestyles, while learning more about this shared passion and improving their craft. They captured the beauty of the places they visited and the stories of the people they met, creating amazing digital media content that resonated with numerous brands, companies, and artists throughout their journey.
As they started to work on small productions, short films, weddings and live events. Together, they founded Shade 52 Media, a platform that embodies their creativity, passion, and commitment to their craft.
Celine and Julio's collaborative work and spirit have allowed them to join other creatives in different areas, forming a talented and dedicated crew that can bring their experience and expertise to bring any vision to life and deliver high-quality content.
So if you're looking for a creative super-duo that can capture the essence of your brand, tell your story in a compelling way, and create visuals that will leave a lasting impression, then you’re in the right place.
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Celine is a Scandinavian-born, British-bred filmmaker whose passion for creativity started at an early age. She began with writing and dance. It was her way of expressing herself when words were difficult to say out loud.
Celine’s love for the arts deepened when she started studying Performing Arts at the age of 15 in Guildford, UK. This is when she truly discovered the power that creative arts possess.
In 2015 Celine broke out of her career in performance and became a full-blown creator when she launched her first media production company at the age of 23 in Gothenburg, Sweden. Celine closed her company and relocated to Lisbon after meeting her partner in life and all things creative, Julio.
Since then, Celine has been writing screenplays for cinema and has co-founded a media production company called 'Shade 52 Media', where she provides a full range of services from pre-production to post-production. Her articles and poetry have been published in online publications and performed at cultural events. She has just submitted her first short film, 'Favourable Conditions', which she co-wrote and directed, to festivals in 2022 and 2023.
Celine is also a skilled photographer and videographer who has recently (March 2023) had an exhibition at a gallery in Lisbon called Marvilla Art District, where she was the main photographer and videographer for the collaborative project: “We Are Art” with Sofie Heyman and Julio C. Pereira Cova. She has gained experience as an events photographer for concerts, brand events and weddings.
When not behind the camera or writing, Celine's other love is scuba diving. She hopes to become a certified underwater videographer and start creating both commercial and humanitarian content. Her love of cinematography is only matched by her love for animals.
Celine is excited about collaborating with fellow creatives and embarking on the next great adventure.
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Julio is the half-Portuguese, half-Venezuelan co-founder of Shade 52 Media, a creative agency specializing in photography and videography. Growing up in Caracas, Julio's love for photography was sparked during his teenage years, thanks to a local photographer who took him and his friend under his wing. Since then, he has been capturing moments that matter and sharing them with the world through his lens.
As a freelance photographer and videographer, Julio is passionate about creating artistic productions and marketing packages of the highest quality. Together with his partner Celine, he co-founded Shade 52 Media, a platform that enables them to bring their creative visions to life.
Beyond photography and videography, Julio has a love for travelling to new places, listening to music, cruising on his motorcycle, and cheering on his favourite football team. He is always excited to hear about people's stories and their passions, and he welcomes the opportunity to help them bring their ideas to life.
If you're looking to craft something unforgettable and want to work with a skilled and passionate media wizard, reach out to Julio and continue the conversation.