Film Wedding Photographer in Portugal
Hello! Welcome to this page I've created to help you find me if you are looking for a Film Wedding Photographer in Portugal. You can choose to read this very brief summary of my creative approach or just carry on to see my wedding portfolio, read more about why I photograph on film, or read the FAQ section below, which can be useful to answer your questions.
I photograph weddings in a spontaneous, stress-free, candid way, using a documentary (also called photojournalistic) approach to create images that are honest, unique, true to your own story, and can stand the test of time.
I specialise in 35mm and 120 medium format film photography and use no digital at all on the wedding day (this bit is quite important so I added it in bold). The couples that choose me to document their day are mostly already familiar with film photography and are looking for a wedding photographer that is experienced with the medium and can create a high-quality body of work on their wedding day with just film.
I will use colour and B&W film and both 35mm and medium format (120) cameras to create a full visual narrative of your wedding day in Portugal.
My approach is very creative and truly photography-focused - I don't follow trends (ironic, I know, as film is quite trendy right now!) and I focus on the artistic quality of each individual image I create. I work with a quality over quantity approach, and I only deliver images that are worthy of your wedding story.
If you're ready to send me a message, please use this contact form.
If you just want to keep in touch, you can follow me on instagram.
If you love Portugal (or are just curious about Portugal) and want to have a bit of break from looking at wedding photos, you can spend some time in this personal gallery instead.
And long live film!
FAQ
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You can read a full explanation on my choice to photograph weddings exclusively on film here. But for a shorter answer: I use film because it allows me to work in a way that matches my creative intention to be present, be conscious of the work I do, focus on the quality of each individual image instead of the quality of images overall, and to create work that is authentic and unique and not easily disturbed by trends or social media pressure. When I photograph, I focus on making images that are meaningful, relevant and long-lasting, and film allows me to focus on that.
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I deliver an average of 500 images for 8-hour weddings, but these numbers may vary based on other factors such as how many guests you have.
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In short, I choose film as my only medium because it makes me a better photographer and keeps my approach consistent, allowing me to give couples the best of my work with no compromises.
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I am based between Amsterdam and Lisbon, and I travel quite a lot! While I wouldn't call myself a destination wedding photographer, most of my weddings happen away from home. I have a few preferred destinations though, because they're not too far and can be reached by train (I try to avoid flying too much for environmental reasons) - so for most of the year I'll be shooting weddings in Portugal, the UK, France and The Netherlands, but I'm available for any other destination in Europe, so just shoot me a message!
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The black borders are the part of the negative that is visible to the scanner when your negatives are turned into digital files. They can be cropped out or left in, and for the work I show online I normally choose to leave them only when I think they add something to the image without being distracting. The images I deliver to you will go without the black borders with few exceptions unless we previously agree otherwise.
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I call my approach to photography documentary if I have to, even though I don't love labelling my work (it feels sufficient to call myself a photographer). What "documentary" means is that I work with as much creative freedom as any other photographer, but the ground on which I stand is life itself as it happens. I don't believe there's such a thing as the "real" photographic representation of a moment - once a moment comes and goes, it opens itself to infinite possible interpretations or narratives, many of which can be called “true". Because of that, much more than a photographic style I think it matters to know that I'll bring my very specific and unique pair of eyes to your wedding day, along with a lot of empathy, energy, and a deep and ever-growing understanding of my craft, as well as a genuine willingness to dive into the story that unfolds in front of me as if it were my own.
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Absolutely! I am a bit counter-current but I have some common sense :) When your rolls get developed they are also professionally scanned by my most trusted lab, and these scans are then turned into high res jpg files that you receive in an online gallery just as you would any digitally shot images. I do try to keep things as analog as possible, though, and I like my couples to view their images in print for the very first time - so you'll first receive a printed gift from me, and with that you'll also get your gallery link for the full collection of images.
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I am available for full wedding bookings 2 years in advance (so if we are in 2024 now, you can already book your 2026 wedding). For micro weddings (of less than 6 hours) and elopements, I accept bookings for the current year (so you can book your 2024 wedding in 2024, and so on).
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Yes, absolutely! I normally shoot at least 30% of the wedding in Black and White film, but that number can change based on your personal preferences and what the day will be like.
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You can send me a message! You'll hear back from me in 1 working day.
