Jose Luiz Monteiro resided in southern Africa for his first 32 years, thereafter relocating to Europe. He graduated in Interior Design, received a Master in Industrial Design, and completed an MBA. For the past 25 years, he committed his time to the private aviation business, where he held directorship positions in interior design and completions quality management. All along, the camera has been his constant companion for recording culture and design around the world, as well as documenting manufacturing processes in the aviation industry. For Jose Luiz, his passion for photography is the synthesis of his affinity for interiors and manufacturing. He defines photography as fine art, rich in realism with a soul. The primary subjects are architectural industrial, environments and manufacturing.