Residing and working in both Maputo and Harare, Zimbabwe, Luís Pedro Basto draws inspiration for his photography from other renowned photographers in Mozambique, including Ricardo Rangel.

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Basto taught himself the art of developing black-and-white photographs and Cibachromes and repaired his father's darkroom, which serves as a source of inspiration for his work. He previously worked as a still photographer on various film sets and has since become a freelance photographer, painter, and sculptor.