Armona Shirt & Mathias Explores

Machico Store and @mathiasexplores offer a collaborative experience of light, movement, and presence.

The Concept

The Reflections Pack is designed around a deep geographical connection. While both the shirt and the photography session find their home in the Algarve, they remain independent experiences. The shoot is a personalized creative service intended to capture you, your lifestyle, or your travels in a professional and artistic way. The shirt—which you are free to wear during the photo session—reflects the spirit, the freedom, the warmth, and the colors of Armona Island.

What’s Included

1 Armona Shirt: Crafted from high-quality linen, available in your choice of color to match the vibrant hues of the coast.

1 Custom Photography Session: A 2-hour session with Mathias Fernandes (@mathias.explores) at a location of your choice within the Algarve.

Secure the pack through our store to access this exclusive collaboration.
We will ship your Armona Shirt to your specified address immediately, and you will receive a custom link LINK that will allow you to Book the photo session with Mathias and arrange all the details: the creative brief, date, and location.
Within 10 working days of your session, you will receive a digital gallery with a minimum of 10–15 hand-selected, professionally edited images.

Please note: This service is valid only for sessions within the South of Portugal. Bookings are subject to the photographer’s availability.

The Photographer: Mathias Fernandes

Born in France and based on the rugged southern coast of Portugal, Mathias Fernandes is a travel and adventure photographer who sees his work as an emotional response to the world. His goal is to create images that tell a story and awaken a deep sense of life and authenticity in the viewer. Guided by curiosity and the art of unlearning, he captures presence where others only see a landscape.

For more information and portfolio, visit: mathiasexplores.com

The Process (Step-by-Step)

Reservation: A 50% non-refundable deposit secures your date.

Creative Brief: We connect you with Mathias to discuss your vision, style, and the energy you want to convey.

Mood Board: You will receive a visual panel with location references and aesthetic ideas to align the vision.

The Session: A fluid and spontaneous 2-hour experience in a curated location.

Final Gallery: Receive your edited visual legacy, ready to be kept forever.

FAQs

In case of poor weather conditions, the session will be rescheduled at no extra cost.
Images are for personal use. For commercial use, terms can be adjusted upon request.
To ensure artistic integrity, the final selection of images is made by the photographer.