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Our story
LFM Corporate was founded by José Veríssimo in Marco de Canaveses. While still in his teens, he began his journey into the world of photography, having set up his first photographic laboratory at the age of 22.
It was through the CityLab shops that José and Ascensão, his wife, saw the group grow. In 1987, after opening two spaces (Marco de Canaveses and Penafiel), they combined printing and distributing photographs with selling photographic equipment.
Ambitious growth

The LFM Corporate group owns five nationally and internationally renowned brands: Dreambooks, DreambooksPro, OnelabPro, LFMPro and Fotosport.

With more than four decades of activity, our company is guided by values such as quality, innovation and commitment to the organisational environment, with the main objective of meeting the most diverse needs and expectations of the photography sector..

Today we are reinforcing our commitment to suppliers, clients and the photography market through an ambitious growth plan and a commitment to specialising our employees.

1982
Foundation of Laboratórios Fotográficos do Marco, in Marco de Canaveses
1987
Opening of the first CityLab stores in Marco de Canaveses and Penafiel, integrating laboratory services, printing, and photo equipment retail
1995
Creation of the digital imaging department, anticipating the transition from analog to digital
1998
Development and production of the first digital photo albums, marking a new phase in the group's product range
2001
Start of professional digital album production, which would later lead to the creation of the DreambooksPro brand
2004
Expansion of the retail division with the opening of stores in Brasília, Arrábida, and NorteShopping malls, in Greater Porto
2007
Launch of the first online platform for customizing digital albums and photo products, reinforcing the commitment to proprietary technology
2012
Beginning of DreambooksPro's internationalization process, with a primary focus on the European market
2014
Strengthening international presence with the establishment of a sales team in Spain and the opening of a laboratory in São Paulo, Brazil, for the Dreambooks and DreambooksPro brands
2016
Launch of the OnelabPro brand, dedicated to high-quality professional printing
2017
Acquisition of Fotosport and merger with CityLab, consolidating the retail division, alongside the launch of an online album layout service
Foundation of Laboratórios Fotográficos do Marco, in Marco de Canaveses
Opening of the first CityLab stores in Marco de Canaveses and Penafiel, integrating laboratory services, printing, and photo equipment retail
Creation of the digital imaging department, anticipating the transition from analog to digital
Development and production of the first digital photo albums, marking a new phase in the group's product range
Start of professional digital album production, which would later lead to the creation of the DreambooksPro brand
Expansion of the retail division with the opening of stores in Brasília, Arrábida, and NorteShopping malls, in Greater Porto
Launch of the first online platform for customizing digital albums and photo products, reinforcing the commitment to proprietary technology
Beginning of DreambooksPro's internationalization process, with a primary focus on the European market
Strengthening international presence with the establishment of a sales team in Spain and the opening of a laboratory in São Paulo, Brazil, for the Dreambooks and DreambooksPro brands
Launch of the OnelabPro brand, dedicated to high-quality professional printing
Acquisition of Fotosport and merger with CityLab, consolidating the retail division, alongside the launch of an online album layout service
Mission
Our main mission is to become an international benchmark in the photography market, recognised for our pioneering spirit, innovation and quality. We work to provide photographic solutions that promote the eternalisation of the most important moments in each person's life.
Vision
We want to invest in the growth and valorisation of our people and brands, in order to add more value and serve the photography market with greater quality.
Vision
We want to invest in the growth and valorisation of our people and brands, in order to add more value and serve the photography market with greater quality.
Values
Valores
01.
We are committed to people
We have a young and specialised team that was born and has grown professionally alongside us.
02.
Commitment
We maintain our commitment to the surrounding community.
03.
Dedication
We are 100% dedicated to all our customers, partners and suppliers.
04.
Quality
The main star of all processes, products and services, instilled in an innovative, rigorous and efficient way.
05.
Focus on the consumer
Customers are the reason for our success.
Business areas
Retail
Dreambooks - B2B2C
Fotosport - B2C
 
Distribution
LFMPro - B2B2C
DreambooksPro - B2B
OnelabPro - B2B
Production
Dreambooks - B2B2C
DreambooksPro - B2B
OnelabPro - B2B
Retail
Dreambooks - B2B2C
Fotosport - B2C
Distribution
LFMPro - B2B2C
DreambooksPro - B2B
OnelabPro - B2B
Production
Dreambooks - B2B2C
DreambooksPro - B2B
OnelabPro - B2B
Awards and honours
The quality of the service we provide, transparency, competence and rigour are the main factors that have led us to win several awards and distinctions.
PHOTO OSCAR 2001
Best Laboratory in Portugal
PHOTO OSCAR 2002
Young Entrepreneur
IBERIAN DISTINCTION 2003
Highest Sales Growth
PHOTO OSCAR 2005
Entrepreneur of the Year
GOLD AWARD 2009
Dreambooks Gold Honour
RECOMMENDED BRAND 2010
Dreambooks brand certification
SME LEADER 2008-2012
Honoured by IAPMEI
PRINTING SERVICES 2012
2nd Place - Printing Services
GUINNESS CERTIFICATE 2013
World's Largest Photo Book
QUALITY CERTIFICATION
Certified from 30.05.2013 to 29.05.2016
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT AND EXCELLENCE 2014
Certified by DGERT