about liz

PHOTOGRAPHER | MARKETER | WANDERER

Liz Cardoso is a Boston-based travel photographer who, since youth, has embarked on numerous journeys, immersing herself in diverse cultures and documenting their stories through her lens.

Born into a European Portuguese heritage, Liz’s roots trace back to Terceira, Azores, a picturesque island nestled in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Portugal. Raised in Massachusetts, allowed for her to experience a unique blend of American and Portuguese cultures. Liz speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish and holds a degree in International Business from Merrimack College, Spanish certificate from EF Education in Barcelona and has a solid background within the international marketing industry spanning three decades. In addition, she holds a real estate license since 1999 and specializes in photographing real estate and construction projects.

With an insatiable wanderlust, Liz has explored over 40 countries across 6 continents to date. Portugal, Azores, Italy, Czech Republic, Mexico, Colombia, Kenya, Egypt, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Myanmar, Jordan, Israel, and many other captivating destinations have been graced by her presence.

Liz has exhibited in solo shows at Winnekenni Castle (Haverhill, MA), Chelmsford Public Library (Chelmsford, MA), Trescott Street Gallery (Taunton, MA), and a three-person show at the Gleason Public Library (Carlisle, MA).

Her current exhibition, “Portugal Unveiled: Through the Doors of Time”, invites viewers to explore the symbolism of Portugal’s vintage doors and reflect on the doors they encounter daily – the opportunities that present themselves, the challenges that may seem like closed doors, and the potential for growth and change. Through this exhibition, Liz encourages everyone to see vintage doors, like opportunities that may sometimes be hidden or overlooked, blending into the backdrop of our lives. Just as each vintage door in Portugal holds a unique story, each opportunity that comes our way carries the promise of a new chapter in our own journey. Embracing the unknown behind these doors can lead us to moments of beauty, understanding, and self-discovery that we may never have imagined possible.

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