Documentary & Destination Wedding Photography

BASED IN PORTUGAL . AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE


I am a wedding photographer based in Portugal, specializing in documentary-style and destination weddings.

Since 2013, I have documented celebrations across Portugal and internationally, capturing moments with a refined and honest approach.




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They were small in the frame. Almost easy to miss. A father walking with his daughter, toward a moment that would change its shape the second it arrived. A father. A daughter. And all the love to be held witness. A few steps that hold an entire lifet
A warm summer day last year at @cameliagardens. There was a softness to this day that stayed all the way through. The kind that only happens in summer, when time stretches and no one feels the need to rush back. There was laughter everywhere, and a
Lovely Amanda at the coolest @staythehenson. A dreamy morning in the company of a wonderful tribe. ❤️‍🔥 Beautifully developed and scanned by @carmencitalisboa as per usual. So many more portraits of Amanda will come soon, I’m so sure. ✨
New York State of mind. ❤️‍🔥 Strolling and eating pizza in nyc is truly one of my favorite things in the world. Happiest New Year to all of you. To my past and future couples, friends, and fellow vendors thank you for your trust, your kindne
@anapiiii and @paulobaratapereira on analog. I had these lingering in my camera roll since getting these scans back, and since I’m terrible at posting regularly, I thought better sooner than later. A beautiful summer day with hearts full. It
An intimate wedding tucked away in the hills of Sintra. Jacqueline and Andrew celebrated their magic and love over two days, ending with a dinner glowing beneath suspended candles. Understated, emotional, and beautifully theirs. Digis + film always
This day felt nothing short of magical. A & J exchanged their vows by the same fountain where Andreia had spent her childhood, the very same place she later shared with Joe as he began to meet her loved ones. Guiding their words and the poetry of
One year ago we were sharing pizza with Amanda & Thomas on the streets of NYC. This weekend, they said their I do’s surrounded by everyone they love with the stunning Catskills as a backdrop. My heart is overflowing with gratitude for their
Sometimes all you really need is toes dipped in a sea of daisies and to proclaim your I dos, all but barefoot. All I want is to meet people in love and document it all. ❤️‍🔥
A warm summer day at the beautiful @cameliagardens and decor by @blumenflorespt which I always love so dearly. ♥️ Film developed by my favorite @carmencitalisboa Venue: @cameliagardens Flowers: @blumenflorespt Light & Sound: @grooveb
Joy is unmeasurable. Moments that stay forever and pull at your heartstrings with zero effort. They vibe within you; a bit like giggling over childhood memories still etched in our hearts, thumping in hardcore mode in your chests. Photography is so
From morning light to midnight celebration, this multicultural wedding at @vandelli.pt in Lisbon was a study in joy. There’s nothing quite like telling the full story, over an entire weekend - and these are so often my absolute favorite, the o