Emotional & Authentic Wedding Photography

Hello and Welcome!

We are Elsa & Rui, a team of professional wedding photographers based in Porto, Portugal, but available Worldwide.

Our style is a blend of Documental and Editorial Photography, as we aim to capture the true emotions of the wedding day, but keeping focus on the perfect light. We also love the make gorgeous portraits of our beautiful couples.

Love, Light and Beauty is what moves us!

Couple descending stairs in front of a classic building in black and white. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers with three women around her, all smiling, in a well-lit room with wall sconces and a framed picture in the background.

Outdoor wedding or event setup with long tables adorned with white flowers, greenery, and tableware, set in a shaded area under large trees with string lights hanging overhead, sunlight filtering through the trees.

Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands and smiling at each other on their wedding day.

A group of people dressed in wedding attire, including women in pastel dresses holding white calla lily bouquets and men in tuxedos with boutonnieres, posing for a photo outdoors.

A person pours drinks into a pyramid of glasses, with ice melting and spilling over.

A woman with platinum blonde hair styled in loose waves, wearing a sparkly, sheer top with jewel accents, and looking directly at the camera against a plain, light background.

A black and white photo of a nighttime outdoor event with string lights overhead. Guests are seated at long tables decorated with flowers and glassware, and a couple is sharing an intimate moment, smiling and leaning close to each other.

Bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white and pastel flowers on a garden path.

Close-up of a person's foot wearing a high-heeled shoe, partially hidden by a long, feathered, beaded dress walking on a cobblestone street.

People in white and blue floral dresses holding glasses of champagne at a celebration by the water.

Woman in a pastel dress holding a bouquet of white calla lilies.

Bride in a dress and veil in an elegant room with elaborate curtains and a window in the background. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

A glass of champagne on a windowsill with sunlight casting a shadow, and blurred boats in the water outside.

Someone holding an open handwritten letter or note in black and white, with a dresser or wine rack in the background.

Bride in white wedding dress holding a bouquet on a balcony with a scenic green landscape in the background.

A black and white photo of a groom and bride holding hands, walking down stairs with a wooden wall background. The groom wears a tuxedo, and the bride is in a strapless, embellished gown.

Bride and groom dancing outdoors, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers, smiling happily at their wedding.

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These are Elsa & Rui, Destination Wedding Photographers, based in Portugal, available Worldwide.

EMOTIONAL & AUTHENTIC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

We are a husband-and-wife team devoted to the art of wedding photography, bringing 15 years of expertise in destination celebrations across Portugal and beyond

As destination wedding photographers, we value authenticity, believing that every story is unique and every detail deserves attention. Our sense of refinement is subtle—never imposed, but gently present in all we do. We listen before we act, respecting each couple’s pace and space, and understand sophistication as the art of noticing: the right light, the perfect frame, the genuine moment.

Our approach to fine art wedding photography is guided by honesty. Our images are made to last, to be felt and revisited, carrying the emotion and truth of your day. We offer exclusivity not through restriction, but by committing to a truly tailored experience, crafted by hand, by eye, by heart.

We believe beauty grows from time and calm. That’s why we approach each wedding with care and serenity, letting excellence guide every choice, every delivery, every memory. To photograph with truth, to serve with sophistication, and to care with subtlety—this is our promise to you.