About
“I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN DRAWN TO THE EMOTIONS THAT MUSIC BRINGS. ON AND OFF STAGE. THAT IS WHAT I TRY TO CAPTURE.”
RODRIGO SIMAS
Based in lisbon and working between brazil, united states & europe, rodrigo is a graphic designer & art director who started his career as a professional photographer in 2008.
In 2010, he became one of Dave Matthews Band tour photographers, acquiring international experience by touring the world with the group and shooting in many of the most famous venues in north and south america & europe.
Rodrigo has covered countless tours, concerts & festivals in his home country and abroad, having worked with a diverse array of international artists. Most recently he joined the legendary Sepultura on their farewell tour in Europe & South america and Coheed And Cambria on their 2025 US summer tour, becoming – by far – the photographer from Brazil or Portugal with more international experience in this field.
From the massive stages of Rock In Rio, Bonnaroo & Lollapalooza to the more intimate settings of Prog Power USA, Rio Montreux Jazz Festival & Ground Up Music Fest, amongst others.
In Brazil Rodrigo has worked with national pop stars as Jota Quest, Humberto Gessinger and Ivan Lins & jazz legends such as Hamilton De Holanda and Carlos Malta.
In portugal, rodrigo became the official photographer of the “Coliseu dos Recreios” in Lisbon, teaching a trimestral concert photography workshop at the venue with 8 consecutive sold out editions.
He has already worked with local music icons like Luis Represas and Simone de Oliveira, covered major festivals as Rock in Rio Lisbon & Vagos Metal Fest and directed the photo & video crew of the Meo Kalorama Festival in 2024, managing + than 20 professionals.
Having his work featured in magazines, exhibits and releases, Rodrigo also design many of his projects. Whether photographing new talents or documenting tours that are passing through Portugal like the Black crowes, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso and Evanescence amongst others, Rodrigo is leaving his trademark with world class level concert photography.
RODRIGO SIMAS
Based in lisbon and working between brazil, united states & europe, rodrigo is a graphic designer & art director who started his career as a professional photographer in 2008.
In 2010, he became one of Dave Matthews Band tour photographers, acquiring international experience by touring the world with the group and shooting in many of the most famous venues in north and south america & europe.
Rodrigo has covered countless tours, concerts & festivals in his home country and abroad, having worked with a diverse array of international artists. Most recently he joined the legendary Sepultura on their farewell tour in Europe & South america and Coheed And Cambria on their 2025 US summer tour, becoming – by far – the photographer from Brazil or Portugal with more international experience in this field.
From the massive stages of Rock In Rio, Bonnaroo & Lollapalooza to the more intimate settings of Prog Power USA, Rio Montreux Jazz Festival & Ground Up Music Fest, amongst others.
In Brazil Rodrigo has worked with national pop stars as Jota Quest, Humberto Gessinger and Ivan Lins & jazz legends such as Hamilton De Holanda and Carlos Malta.
In portugal, rodrigo became the official photographer of the “Coliseu dos Recreios” in Lisbon, teaching a trimestral concert photography workshop at the venue with 8 consecutive sold out editions.
He has already worked with local music icons like Luis Represas and Simone de Oliveira, covered major festivals as Rock in Rio Lisbon & Vagos Metal Fest and directed the photo & video crew of the Meo Kalorama Festival in 2024, managing + than 20 professionals.
Having his work featured in magazines, exhibits and releases, Rodrigo also design many of his projects. Whether photographing new talents or documenting tours that are passing through Portugal like the Black crowes, Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso and Evanescence amongst others, Rodrigo is leaving his trademark with world class level concert photography.