An open-ended visual essay exploring the daily lives of artisanal fishermen in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Captured entirely on 35mm color slide film, the series relies on dramatic silhouettes and rich, natural gradients to turn a traditional coastal routine into a timeless narrative of light and shadow.

A striking monochrome visual essay dedicated to the historic city of Braga, Portugal. Shot entirely in black and white, this documentary project seeks to capture the architectural textures, timeless light, and hidden details of a city with deep medieval roots. The series originally debuted as a solo photography exhibition at the Nova Arcada Cultural Space to celebrate World Photography Day in 2023.

​'Motabilem’—the state of being in motion. Set in a vibrant Brazilian woodland, this photographic essay uses experimental shutter techniques to dissolve organic textures into abstract strokes of speed, light, and color.

A poignant black-and-white documentary essay captured at the Louis Braille Cultural Center in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. This series explores the daily lives, resilience, and unique sensory experiences of the blind and visually impaired community. Through a careful play of light and shadow, the photographs highlight tactile communication, independence, and the profound beauty found in non-visual connections with the world.

​An immersive environmental documentary showcasing the untamed beauty of Portugal’s only National Park. Through tight framing and a deep focus on natural textures, Sergio Assis captures intimate fragments of Peneda-Gerês's immense grandeur. This series was officially exhibited at the Nova Arcada Cultural Space in Braga to celebrate World Environment Day in 2023, highlighting the urgent need to preserve our natural heritage.

This visual essay explores the rich biodiversity and unique landscapes of the Japi Forest (Serra do Japi) in Brazil. Serving as the foundation for Sergio Assis's 2018 book, 'Serra do Japi: Patrimônio Histórico, Cultural e Ambiental' (published by Foto Imagem Brasil), this documentary project captures the vital preservation of a rare Atlantic Forest ecosystem, bridging fine art photography with environmental advocacy