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Lisbon Wedding Photographers

Our Lisbon photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Cacilhas, Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal, Moscavide, Sacavem, Barreiro, Caparica, Pontinha, Odivelas, Sobreda, Alges, Seixal, Camarate, Corroios

Lisbon Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Lisbon - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Lisbon 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 Lisbon 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, Lisbon documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The bride and groom celebrated their small wedding by the water, sitting on rocks with a breakfast picnic spot, sipping coffee, and enjoying a slice of wedding cake
JD Land
A small wedding with a portrait on a tennis court at a sports club is a memorable and unique reception venue
Tatyana Chohadjieva
The bride and groom shared a passionate kiss at the end of their Civil Marriage Ceremony at the historic town hall, marking the start of their new life together
Kobe Vanderzande

Lisbon Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Lisbon 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 DIY - do it yourself, justice of the peace, themed, 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.

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6 Lisbon Wedding Photographers...

Carlos Porfírio, documentary-style wedding and elopement photographer - Laranja Metade

Carlos Porfírio is a wedding photojournalist with over 12 years of experience. With a design and web design background, he has studied photography and TV direction, fiction, and advertising.

Carlos Porfírio

Lisbon, PT
34
5
66
1650 (EUR)
Lisbon wedding and elopement photography by Pedro Vilela of Portugal

Pedro Vilela, a wedding photographer based in Lisbon, Portugal, takes a documentary approach to capturing the wedding day. With a focus on storytelling and visual aesthetics, he uses his diverse skills to create authentic and professional images that showcase the unique...

Pedro Vilela

Lisbon, PT
19
1
1
2350 (EUR)

Liam Collard, an award-winning wedding photographer, combines his expertise in creative lighting with his innovative photojournalistic style, capturing authentic and heartfelt moments of love. He is available for destination weddings worldwide as a visual storyteller.

Liam Collard

London, GB *Now booking Lisbon weddings.
23
30
3000 (GBP)
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 Lisbon weddings.
29
19
3000 (GBP)
Outdoor wedding photography and engagement sessions by Nuno Lima

Nuno Lima, an experienced Portugal wedding photojournalist, has been skillfully preserving couples' cherished moments for 14 years. With an eye for detail and a love for vibrant imagery, he offers a distinct perspective in his photography.

Nuno Lima

Leiria, PT *Now booking Lisbon weddings.
2
14
1800 (EUR)
Porto wedding photography by Pedro Filipe of Portugal

Pedro Filipe is a Portugal-based wedding photographer known for his journalistic approach, blending artistry, photojournalism, and portraiture to create emotive images using natural light.

Pedro Filipe

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

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Lisbon Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Lisbon Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Lisbon wedding photos.

Lisbon Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Elegant black and white photograph of bride and bridesmaid entering the van outside Altis Avenida Hotel in Lisboa, Portugal on the wedding day, capturing a moment of anticipation and excitement as they make their way to the main venue.
Bride and groom exiting Lisbon church, shielded under veil from rain of petals and rice, captured by a WPJA wedding photographer.
During an Ishmaelite wedding ceremony at SANA Metropolitan venue in Lisboa, Portugal, the groom's brother and bride humorously wipe off sweat together on a hot day.
Capturing the anticipation and joy of the bride, this award-winning image showcases a close-up of her hand and flowers she leaves the church in Lisbon, Portugal. The bouquet held tightly inside the car, accompanied by vibrant confetti on the ground.
Award-winning wedding photographer captures an intimate embrace for the newlyweds after their religious ceremony near the stunning Tejo's river view at SUD Lisboa, Portugal, as a passing kid on a bike adds a charming touch.
At the VIP Santa Iria Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal, a wedding photographer captures a joyful moment. The groom is embraced by guests on the dance floor, creating a heartwarming image.
Engaged couple basks in the beautiful glow of the Lisbon garden sunset, captured by a renowned Portugal wedding photographer, showcasing their love against a dramatic dark backdrop.
Engagement portrait of a couple exploring the serene Blue Lagoon in Lisboa, Portugal, as they stroll by a stunning large fallen tree, captured by a talented Portugal wedding photographer.
Engaged couple in Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal, stand in the midst of a scenic forest, embracing on a captivating curving road, captured by a talented Portugal wedding photographer.
An engagement portrait taken in Sintra, Lisbon, features the couple illuminated individually, while darkness surrounds them, creating captivating shadows
A couple in a sunlit courtyard, captured in a stunning engagement portrait that showcases the romantic and grand ambiance of the beautiful Monserrate Palace in Sintra
A couple in Sintra, Lisbon, poses for their engagement portrait, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Lisbon wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Lisbon wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Lisbon 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 Lisbon wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Lisbon photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Lisbon 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

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