Hey, I'm Leo!
I started photography in a studio in Piracicaba, Brazil. I was young, but the connection came quickly. The camera made sense — the focus, the silence, the process.
By 2019, I was working full-time in the studio. I photographed families, newborns, fashion, and models. Each session taught me something — about people, light, patience. Photography became a rhythm I could trust.
Then the pandemic hit. Everything stopped. I lost work and stepped away from photography. It felt distant, like something from another life. I wasn’t sure if I would return to it, or how. But the need to create — to focus, to feel that clarity again — never fully left.
Later, I ended up at the edge of the ECPA circuit, watching the races near the fences. I brought my camera. Just to try. Just to see. My first time back was the 100 Milhas de Piracicaba. I was shaking with adrenaline, standing by the track, surrounded by noise, speed, and risk. It was chaos — and it felt right.
The images from that day found their way to people. They shared them. I started going back. I studied the rhythm of events and kept shooting. I didn’t plan a new direction — it grew on its own. Motorsport gave me structure again. And for the first time, I felt I was photographing my own passions.
From grass-roots
beginnings.
In 2022, I moved to Portugal with one suitcase, one backpack, and 500 euros. I didn’t bring equipment — only the will to start over. I found work, saved, and rebuilt piece by piece. I kept showing up. Track days, races, running events — one job led to the next.
Today, PinheiroMotion is more than a brand — it’s the result of resilience. It’s my commitment to capturing not just what happens, but how it feels. Whether it's a karting weekend, a marathon, or a high-stakes circuit race, I aim to freeze that energy, that pride, that story, frame by frame.
Creating powerful imagery
for brands.
My work is trusted by athletes, brands, and organizers who understand that great visuals go beyond documentation — they inspire, they market, and they elevate the perception of a brand or team.
Whether I’m working for a race circuit, a sportswear company, or an individual driver, I aim to create images that resonate and perform — both emotionally and commercially.
The Process
01. Observation & Anticipation
Every sport has a flow. Before the action begins, I take the time to read the space — the curves, the corners, the light. I position myself where the emotion peaks: overtakes, close calls, victories, and defeats.
Share your story
02. Precision in Motion
With years of experience in high-speed environments, I use advanced techniques like panning and zone focusing to lock onto athletes or vehicles in motion.
Develop Your Vision
03. Fast Delivery, No Compromise
I know how eager participants are to relive the race. That’s why I use a streamlined workflow — culling, editing, and exporting images efficiently — while maintaining high quality.
Bring it to life
Fotógrafo de Corrida em Portugal
Leonardo Pinheiro é fotógrafo especializado em desporto motorizado, com vasta experiência em eventos de corrida e automobilismo. Após anos de atuação no Brasil, estabeleceu-se em Portugal, no concelho do Montijo, onde fundou a Pinheiromotion — uma marca dedicada à fotografia profissional de rali, karting e motociclismo.
Com base no Montijo, atua em todo o distrito de Setúbal e na Grande Lisboa, cobrindo provas em circuitos, estradas e kartódromos. O seu trabalho combina precisão técnica, atenção ao detalhe e uma forte narrativa visual, tornando-o uma referência na fotografia de competição e desporto motorizado em Portugal. na fotografia de competição.