let me tell you mine...
My name is Arnaldo Cellani — I’m a photographer and filmmaker specialized in food and restaurant storytelling.
For over a decade, I’ve been capturing the soul behind gastronomy across Portugal, Spain and Brazil, working with more than 2,000 restaurants — from local kitchens to Michelin-starred chefs.
What drives me is not just the perfect light or composition, but the connection between people, food, and atmosphere. Every image should make you feel the moment — not just see it.
Whether I’m photographing a ramen bowl in Lisbon or a steakhouse in Madrid, my goal is always the same — to translate flavor into emotion and make every frame tell a story worth remembering.
2025 TRAVEL & AVAILABILITY
Lisbon
/ Portugal
Available for restaurant sessions, branding visuals, and chef storytelling projects across the country.
JANUARY — MAY 2025
Madrid
/ Spain
Open for collaborations with restaurants, agencies, and culinary brands in Spain.
JUNE - august 2025
Badajoz
/ Spain
Base for cross-border projects between Portugal and Spain — ideal for editorial and regional gastronomy stories.
September - October 2025
Amsterdam
/ Netherlands
Exploring new restaurant partnerships and creative direction for European hospitality brands
