Planning a destination wedding in Portugal comes with plenty of questions. Here are answers to some of the ones couples ask me most often.
Do you travel throughout Portugal?
Absolutely. My husband and I live in the Viseu district of central Portugal, and I photograph weddings throughout the country. Whether you’re getting married in Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley, the Algarve or somewhere well off the beaten path, tell me what you’re planning and I’ll work out the logistics with you.
We live outside Portugal. How does planning with you work?
Most of the planning can easily be done by email and video call, so you don’t need to be in Portugal to book me or plan your photography. As the wedding gets closer, we’ll go through your schedule, locations and the photographs that matter most to you so I know exactly what’s happening on the day.
Do you speak Portuguese?
Sim, um pouco! My Portuguese is still a work in progress, but I usually speak enough to get by. Just as importantly, I’ve lived in Portugal long enough to understand how things work here and to navigate the cultural differences that can come with planning a wedding in another country.
How long have you been a photographer?
I got my first camera when I was eight, so it’s always been a big part of my life. I started shooting full time professionally in 2004.
What’s your shooting style?
I specialize in candid, emotion-filled photography and relaxed, natural portraits. I’m always watching for the expressions, interactions and little moments happening around me—the things that will bring the day back to life years later. The most common comment I get when people look at my images is how I was able to capture the emotion of the day. I’m pretty laid-back, and that’s reflected in the way I work. Most of the time I’ll stay out of the way and let things happen naturally, but when you need direction, I’ll give it. I want you to spend the day enjoying your wedding, not performing for my camera! You can see examples of this in my portfolio section.
Will we receive high-resolution digital images?
Yes! All wedding day coverage comes with high-resolution digital images with personal printing rights. You can find all of my package information on my Pricing page.
Do you shoot by yourself or with a second shooter?
Typically by myself, but it depends on the wedding. A second photographer can be helpful with a large guest list or wedding party, or when the schedule and locations make it difficult for one person to cover everything well. If I think your plans would benefit from a second photographer, I’ll let you know.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, Multibanco or PayPal.
How can our friends and family see our images?
In addition to your high-resolution images, you’ll have a private online gallery that’s easy to share with friends and family. They can view the photographs and order prints directly from the gallery if they choose.
Do you shoot more than one wedding a day?
Absolutely not! You are my only wedding that day. If you decide you need additional coverage, it’s usually possible to extend your hours—even on the wedding day.
How soon will our images be ready?
Plan on 4–6 weeks for your complete gallery. I know how hard it is to wait, though, so I usually share a few favorites within the first few days.
Do you do wedding albums?
Yes. I offer custom-designed wedding albums in a variety of styles and finishes. They’re designed to tell the story of the whole day and to be something you’ll still want to look through decades from now.
How long will family/group photographs take?
That depends on how many you want! I’ll photograph as many or as few as you’d like, but I usually recommend keeping the list to the groups that really matter to you. We’ll plan them in advance so we can get through them efficiently and get you back to your wedding.
Do you shoot color or black and white?
Every image is initially captured in color. During editing, I choose the photographs I think are particularly strong in black and white. Color is wonderful for showing the setting and details, while black and white can condense everything down to the pure emotion of the image. You can see many examples of this in my portfolio section.
