The Lopes Photography
Who Are We?
We’d like to officially + personally introduce ourselves. The Lopes Photography is Savannah + Rui Lopes.
Savannah is from sunny southern California, USA + Rui is from trendy Lisbon, Portugal. We fell for each other in Lisbon + from there on we couldn´t get enough of each other so, we decided to be together forever by getting married on April 7, 2018.
Together we make things happen. That’s how we knew we wanted to create together. With Savannah´s creative + keen eye for detail (maybe slightly OCD) + Rui´s professionalism and quiet humour.
W'e’re capturing YOUR memories + emotions!
We want you to be able to relive those emotions. Our goal is to give you the best experience possible.
But really, lets chat over a coffee, a glass of wine, or video call and tell us your ideas, tell us YOUR story!
Much Love,
Rui + Savannah xx
Based in Lisbon, Portugal
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Available worldwide to come to you!
Between the both of us, we speak/understand: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French + Hindi
Some Things We Love:
Savannah loves all things green, fashion, mid-century + desert decor, loves to paint, sing/play guitar in her free time, + is a complete weirdo who loves to play + joke around.
Rui loves to be spontaneous + adventure around, loves running to free his mind, loves football online + playing with his bros, he’s always finding ways to be better + create in photography, he is the biggest fruit snob ever (the guy loves quality fruit!), he is also the most quietly funny person alive.
Together, we love to travel together, drink specialty coffee, go on walks + hikes, go on spontaneous drives + adventures, + of course, feed off of each other’s creative ideas!
We want to share OUR special day with you!
How we felt on our day, is how we want YOU to feel on YOUR day.
Feelings of being at ease, comfortable, peace, + happiness!
Our Special Day:
We got married on April 7, 2018 in La Jolla, California.
1. Our First Look
We did our first look at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel, with our bridesmaids + groomsmen watching from afar.
2. Father + Daughter First Look
Savannah did an emotional first look with her Dad. There wasn’t a dry eye in sight!
3. A Very Personal + Tailored To Us Ceremony
In La Jolla, California. Rui said his vows in English + Portuguese (language of his heart!) surrounded by our closest friends + family.
4. Our Romantic Photos
After the ceremony in an open field + forest. It was perfect + and intimate time for us to be… US!
5. Reception + Details
The theme + style was Moroccan/Portuguese.
Our love story started in Portugal when we were going on a trip to Morocco + then, we would end up living in Portugal. So, Moroccan/Portuguese just fit perfectly with our story + theme of the wedding.
For dinner, we had Mexican food (a staple to Californians!) + for dessert, homemade European-style desserts.
Instead of a generic bride + groom table, we wanted a lounge for people to sit down + hang out with us, + for us to be able to look out at everyone, + really take in the special day.
6. For Our First Dance
Savannah wanted to do something different. Our song is, “If I Ain’t Got You”, By: Alicia Keys + so, she decided to record an acoustic version of her singing it with a friend playing the guitar, + to surprise me (Rui). I literally thought that the DJ got the song wrong! I didn’t recognize it at first. During like a minute into it, I asked if it was her singing… well, SURPRISE! It was so professionally done + special to me.
Photography: Peyton Brynn Photography | Videography: Ola Bonita Films
Wedding Dress + Bridal Headpiece: BHLDN | Bride Engagement + Wedding Rings: Amar Diamonds
Grooms Suit + Tie: Pierre Cardin + Original Penguin | Grooms Wedding Band: Jewelry By Johan
First Looks + Bridal Party Photo Location: Estancia La Jolla Hotel | Reception Venue + Rentals: Moniker Warehouse | Catering: Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant | DJ: DJ Kev Nice
Decor: DIY | Bride + Groom Sign: Zachary Ronan | Florals + Styling: Salted Blooms
Our Vision + Our Philosophy:
We’re going to cut to the chase + not say something super poetic + deep, because that’s not what’s important to us.
What’s important to us is giving our new clients aka: new friends a memorable experience, where your ideas + ours just flow naturally.
We want to listen to you, because we care about your thoughts + opinions!
So, without the unnecessary traditions + non-traditional poses, we want to make sure we capture your special day as if it's through your eyes!
We want you to have fun, dance, make jokes with your friends, for you to enjoy timeless memories that will only happen once, + that throughout the day you remember why you're getting married to the love of your life.
We will be there to capture all those emotions, because we’re all about them emotions!
>>> Does our style, our vision, + the feeling we want you to have, resonate with what you’re wanting on your day?
Let’s do this!