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São Paulo Wedding Photographers

Our São Paulo photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Aricanduva/Vila Formosa, Mapa, Mooca, Butantã, Parelheiros, Campo Limpo, Penha, Limeira, Capela do Socorro, Perus, Casa Verde/Cachoeirinh, Pinheiros, Cidade Ademar, Pirituba/Jaraguá, Cidade Tiradentes, Sé, Ermelino Matarazzo, Santana/Tucuruvi, Freguesia do Ó/Brasilândia, Jaçanã/Tremembé, Guaianases, Santo Amaro, Ipiranga, São Mateus, Itaim Paulista, São Miguel Paulista ,Itaquera, Sapopemba, Jabaquara, Vila Maria/Vila Guilherme, Lapa, Vila Mariana, M'Boi Mirim, Vila Prudente, Fartura, and most of Brazil

São Paulo Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in São Paulo - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best São Paulo photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your non-traditional, modern, unique, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple São Paulo elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, São Paulo documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
After the ceremony, the newlyweds cuddled up in the backseat of their car together, looking forward to their future life together. They also had video chats with their family so everyone could share in their special day.
Loic Bourniquel
A small, civil wedding ceremony held in a luxurious hotel's sunlit room allowed the bride and groom to exchange their vows
Carlo Bettuolo
The bride and groom had a small outdoor wedding with live violin music and a special first dance
Kimmi Cranes

São Paulo Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small São Paulo 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.

Brazil WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, micro, courthouse, or any other type of 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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São Paulo wedding and elopement photography by Thiago Gimenes of Brazil

Passionate São Paulo wedding photographer Thiago Gimenes was born in São Paulo in the distant 1980s, deciding to embrace photography after almost two decades of working in the creative communication field. He was fortunate to encounter great masters who helped and inspired...

Thiago Gimenes

Sao Paulo in São Paulo, BR
9
2
23
1500 (USD)
Brazil wedding photography and couple engagement portraits by Eric Corbacho

Eric Corbacho is a talented wedding photographer who uses his skills to capture authentic moments at marriage events. With a strong focus on emotions and storytelling, Eric has been able to document weddings around the world, all from his home base in Brazil.

Eric Corbacho

São Caetano do Sul in São Paulo, BR
98
1
131
9 (BRL)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Bruno Calais

Based in Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Calais is the experienced wedding photographer behind CALAIS FOTOGRAFIA. With a degree in photography, he has over 12 years of experience and has captured over 500 weddings throughout Brazil, earning him 80 international awards. His unique...

Bruno Calais

Nova Friburgo in Rio de Janeiro, BR *Now booking São Paulo weddings.
5
1
1
14
3900 (BRL)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Diovana Goetzke, of Braza Photography

Diovana Goetzke of Braza Photography is a talented wedding photographer with a background in emotive and joyful photography. She and her husband started their company in 2009 and have become a power couple in the industry. With three daughters as her inspiration, Diovana...

Diovana Goetzke

Curitiba in Paraná, BR *Now booking São Paulo weddings.
5000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving São Paulo Couples

São Paulo Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by São Paulo Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

São Paulo Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At Ruella Bistô in São Paulo, Brazil, the bride shares a joyful dance with her grandmother on the reception floor, surrounded by guests.
At Fazenda Embauva, Itu, Brazil, a black and white portrait captures the bride elegantly draped in her veil, highlighting her timeless beauty and grace.
At Conjunto Nacional in São Paulo, SP, a neon "1999" sign glows vibrantly, setting the scene with a nostalgic "party like it's..." vibe for a lively celebration.
On Avenida Paulista in São Paulo, Brazil, a black-and-white photograph captures a couple embracing, perfectly highlighting the love and symmetry in the bustling urban landscape.
At IMS in São Paulo, Brasil, a striking image captures a woman bathed in light while the man beside her remains in shadow, creating a dramatic contrast.
At IMS in São Paulo, Brasil, a captivating shot from the lower level captures a couple in the middle of the stairs, framed artistically through the stair structure above.
At IMS in São Paulo, Brasil, a couple stands at the top of the stairway, beautifully framed through the reflective glass, creating a modern and artistic image.
A blend of romance and culture in this wedding photo of a couple at Troppo Cantina, captured by an artistic wedding photojournalist.
Beautiful bride captured in a window frame against a dark backdrop at a wedding in São Paulo.
A rainy shower of rice blessing the joyful newlyweds in the night wedding setting of Vale das Águas.
At the Haras Villa Real dinner table, guests toasted and mingled under the warm glow of Edison-style lights, creating a romantic ambiance captured in this wedding photo.
In Guarulhos, Brazil, a group of children can be spotted on the dance floor, amidst standing adults, peeking through their legs with curious and youthful wonder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find São Paulo photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for São Paulo 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my São Paulo 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 São Paulo wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked São Paulo wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the São Paulo photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...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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