Algarve Wedding Photographers

Algarve Wedding Photographers

Our Algarve photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Albufeira, Faro, Lagoa, Lagos, Loulé, Olhão, Portimão, Silves, Tavira

Algarve Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Algarve - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Algarve photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Algarve elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Algarve documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Algarve Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Algarve wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Portugal WPJA members are ready to document any secret, justice of the peace, civil ceremony, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Algarve Wedding Venues

3 Algarve Wedding Photographers...

Wedding photographer Stam Chananakhon

Stam Chananakhon is a destination wedding photographer that loves to document compelling real moments for her couples. An obsessive French bulldog owner and passport stamp collector, Stam has worked as a wedding photographer in over 15 different countries.

Stam Chananakhon

London, GB *Now booking Algarve weddings.
3000 (GBP)
Outdoor wedding photography and engagement sessions by Nuno Lima

Nuno Lima, a documentary wedding photographer based in Portugal, has been documenting couples' special moments for over a decade. With an innate ability to capture the essence of a celebration, he adds a unique perspective to his work.

Nuno Lima

Leiria, PT *Now booking Algarve weddings.
1800 (EUR)
Porto wedding photography by Pedro Filipe of Portugal

Pedro Filipe is a Portugal-based wedding photographer with a passion for capturing the special moments of love stories. His style combines artistry, photojournalism, and portraiture to create emotive images using natural light.

Pedro Filipe

Esmoriz, PT *Now booking Algarve weddings.
1500 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Algarve Couples

Algarve Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Algarve wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Algarve marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Algarve engagement portrait sessions with couples.

A select Almancil wedding detail image from Quinta dos Netos in Portugal created as Guests are filling the brides champaign glass
Wedding pictures by Algarve, Portugal photographer of the groom smoking while his groomsmen figure out the buttons on a shirt

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Algarve wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Algarve wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Algarve photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Algarve wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Algarve wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Algarve wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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