Bride wearing fitted wedding gown and long veil standing in garden during wedding day

 

  DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER  in portugal

FOR GENUINE  and  INTIMATE CELEBRATIONS

 

Bold typography print with words Honest, Raw, Nurturing, Emotive, and Entirely Given in elegant serif font.
Bride and groom standing on garden stairs during wedding at Vandelli Gardens in Lisbon, Portugal



Based in Portugal, documenting weddings and celebrations across Europe and worldwide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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From the Catskill Mountains in New York,

to the beauty of ancient Seoul in South Korea,

to the sunny energy of Mallorca,

and the oceanic vibes of Sayulita in Mexico

my work moves wherever stories unfold.


Bride and groom sharing intimate moment under ornate stone archway at historic wedding venue in Lisbon, Portugal
Couple rowing boat during engagement session in Central Park, New York
DOCUMENTARY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

rooted in PRESENCE, guided by STORY

 

Couple wearing traditional Korean hanbok during wedding ceremony in Seoul, South Korea


Emotion and love are what guide my work.


My philosophy is simple: to honour your life stories with care,  presence, and quiet attention.
Bride holding bouquet of white flowers and greenery during outdoor wedding in Algarve, Portugal
Bride and groom sharing romantic moment on garden pathway during wedding in Portugal countryside
Elegant wedding table setting with gold cutlery and crystal glassware at Quinta da Bellavista in Sintra
Bride in lace wedding dress and veil twirling outside rustic stone building
Groom and groomsmen laughing on steps of historic stone building before wedding ceremony
Golden sunset view over countryside wedding venue in Portugal
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A GLIMPSE INTO THE STORIES I DOCUMENT


Couple wearing traditional Korean hanbok walking hand in hand near historic pavilion with cherry blossoms
Groom and groomsmen gathered on steps of historic stone building before wedding ceremony
Wedding guest reacting emotionally during reception speech
Couple running across city crosswalk at night in New York City
Outdoor wedding ceremony on green lawn with guests seated on wooden benches surrounded by autumn trees at Hayfield in Catskills, New York
Bride and groom sharing an intimate moment during wedding reception dinner in Lisbon, Portugal
Outdoor wedding reception with long white tables, wooden chairs, blue glassware, and white floral centerpieces under trees
Black and white photo of a bride and groom posing by a rustic wooden wagon at a barn wedding venue.
Couple rowing boat on lake in Central Park with New York City skyline in background
Wedding guests laughing during reception dinner at destination wedding in Cassis, France
Candlelit wedding reception table during evening celebration
Jewish wedding ceremony with bride and groom smiling under the chuppah, groom wearing tallit, in Sintra, Portugal
Couple jumping into pool at night during rehearsal dinner
Aerial view of wedding reception hall with round tables
Couple sharing romantic kiss near rocky shoreline with calm water in Cassis, South of France
Bride with bridesmaids in floral dresses standing under blue and white floral arch doorway
Guests seated at long tables during outdoor garden wedding reception in Sintra, Portugal
Bride and groom embracing and laughing in a garden setting, bride in white gown with veil, groom in black suit.
Close-up of couple holding hands, woman wearing linen dress with forearm tattoo
Wedding guests mingling under tents during evening wedding reception
Elegant wedding table setting with gold cutlery, ornate charger plate, and dark menu card
Bride and groom pose outdoors in elegant wedding attire, she holds a pastel bouquet with a long veil.
Groomsmen and wedding guests laughing together outdoors during wedding reception
Backlit black and white portrait of bride and groom embracing under wedding veil outdoors
Bride in white gown and flowing veil poses gracefully in a lush garden with colorful flowers and greenery.
Couple in white attire walking along rural dirt path through open countryside fields
Bride and groom walking on wooden boardwalk surrounded by wildflowers during wedding at Aethos Ericeira
Bride and groom posing under stone arch with decorative urns during wedding portrait
Bride holding white and green bouquet outdoors near olive trees during wedding
Bride standing barefoot in wedding dress on grass during outdoor celebration
Bride in white gown and veil standing between iron gates of stone estate
Couple sharing first look moment by lake with swans, groom in tuxedo
Bride and groom embracing in golden field during sunset wedding session, in Sao Lourenço do Barrocal, Portugal
A joyful couple laughs and embraces in front of a glowing neon BAR sign at their wedding reception.
Bride in white gown and veil standing at base of grand stone staircase leading to historic venue at Quinta da Conceição in Azeitão
Couple wearing traditional Korean hanbok standing near pond with cherry blossoms and pavilion in Seoul, South Korea
Outdoor wedding reception seen through ornate French doors with string lights and large tree
Bride and groom descending ornate stone staircase adorned with white florals after wedding ceremony at Vandelli Botanical Garden in Lisbon
Black and white photo of classical oil painting depicting reclining woman with cherubs
Smiling bride holding pink bouquet on seaside castle balcony in Cassis, France
Bride in white gown and groom in dark suit pose in rustic stone venue with wooden ceiling.
Wedding rings placed on textured surface during wedding day preparations
Bride running through rain during outdoor wedding reception in Portugal at night
Bride and groom embracing beside vintage Mercedes convertible at sunset during wedding
Couple embracing by lake with mountain backdrop during wedding in South Korea
Groom dancing while taking photo with camera and holding champagne during wedding reception
Bride in lace gown lifted by guests during hora at Jewish wedding reception
Outdoor wedding ceremony under floral arch framed by trees with guests and floral aisle décor, backlit at Quinta da Bellavista in Sintra
Candid black and white photo of wedding party laughing and celebrating outdoors in Cassis, France
Bride and groom embracing near large boulders by reflective pool at sunset during rehearsal dinner at São Lourenço do Barrocal in Monsaraz
Bride walking through garden path in wedding dress during outdoor ceremony
Bride and groom kissing underwater in pool with light filtering through the water
Bride pouring champagne tower during elegant wedding reception
Wedding reception tables with red gingham tablecloths and pink floral centerpieces
Bride standing by lake with mountains in background during wedding
Bride and groom walking hand in hand along wooden fence surrounded by mountain scenery at Onteora Mountain House in the Catskills, New York
Bride and groom sharing moment with smiling family members outdoors after wedding ceremony
If you see beauty the way I do please do get in touch:

My photographs will outlive me. They will outlive you. And for that reason, I believe real and honest moments are the ones that matter most.


I take pride in being instinctive and gentle, capturing those in-between moments, the brief glances, soft touches, and laughter that arise from genuine connection and from being truly seen. Prioritizing authenticity over perfection, my aim is to create images that are both timeless and deeply personal, preserving each couple’s unique story with effortless elegance. Photography and video coverage are available for couples who wish to preserve their story in motion as well as in stills.


I am deeply passionate about capturing your story in its raw and honest essence, and if this resonates with your vision too, I would love to hear from you.

Bride and groom sharing moment on garden pathway with lace wedding dress train
Couple sharing kiss in wildflower meadow under bright blue sky

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"Where do we even begin?

Her attention to detail and eye for a shot is absolutely insane. It was all so effortless (you barely ever saw her!) yet she captured every.single.shot. I've never seen this style of wedding photos before, just so unique, and real and raw yet so tastefully done."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

- KEMI & MIKE

 

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