Algarve Wedding Photographer
We are Rui and Savannah, a husband-and-wife photography studio based in the Algarve, working with couples from the US, the UK, Canada, and Australia. We photograph weddings on film and digital, with Super 8 available, and we take a maximum of ten weddings a year. Published in Vogue Arabia and Vogue Australia Weddings. Seen in Tatler and British Vogue.
At a Glance
Who we work with: international couples planning a wedding, a full weekend, or an elopement in the Algarve.
Where we have photographed: Casa Mãe in Lagos and Quinta do Canhoto in Albufeira.
Who is there on the day: both of us, at every wedding.
Investment: collections start at €10,000, with VAT and travel within Portugal included.
When to inquire: around twelve months ahead is ideal, and we also take weddings at short notice when the date is free.
Weddings We Have Photographed in the Algarve
Casa Mãe, Lagos
Molly and Angus came back to Casa Mãe, the place of their first trip together, to get married. The weekend opened with a catamaran cruise along the Algarve cliffs, followed by a garden ceremony under a large tree and a candlelit farm-to-table dinner. During the cake cutting, the hotel surprised them with fireworks. Every frame of film and every Polaroid we shot that weekend was in black and white, a choice made with the couple before the day. See the wedding.
Quinta do Canhoto, Albufeira
Kim and Joe were married in July 2022 at Quinta do Canhoto, a winery estate on the edge of Albufeira, with eleven of its twenty-two hectares under vine.
Where Couples Marry in the Algarve
In the west, around Lagos, the coast turns to cliffs at Ponta da Piedade, and some venues sit right above them, such as Cascade Wellness and Lifestyle Resort, set in gardens on the clifftop.
In the center, a short drive from Faro airport, are the resorts of Quinta do Lago, around 2,000 acres, and Vale do Lobo. Hotels here, such as the Conrad Algarve, have ballrooms for up to 280 guests, which suits larger weddings.
In the east, the coast softens into the Ria Formosa lagoon. Quinta do Muro, near Cacela Velha, is a private estate of thirteen hectares overlooking the lagoon, thirty minutes from Faro airport, and in the center of Tavira the Pousada do Convento occupies a 16th-century convent.
For a fuller list, see our guide to wedding venues in the Algarve. If you are planning something smaller, our guide to eloping in the Algarve covers the beaches and cliffs we would choose.
When to Marry in the Algarve
The Algarve has around 300 days of sunshine a year, so the question is rarely whether it will be sunny, but how strong the light will be. In high summer we keep the portraits for the last hour before sunset and plan shade for the ceremony. In spring and autumn the light stays softer for longer, which gives the day more room. For a month-by-month view, see our guide to the best months to get married in Portugal.
How We Work in the Algarve
We live in the Algarve, so we visit your venue before the wedding, even when we know it, ideally with your planner or with you, to see the places planned for the ceremony, the cocktail hour, and the portraits at the right time of day. Then we write our own photography timeline. On the day, Savannah stays with the bride and Rui with the groom while you get ready, and we split up afterward so that one of us can be with you while the other covers your guests.
Our coverage starts from 10 hours. Every collection includes film and digital, and Super 8 can be added to any collection. You receive sneak peeks within 24 to 72 hours, and your full gallery in 3 to 3.5 months. You can read more on our services page.
For Couples from the US
Faro airport is the closest to most Algarve venues. In summer 2026, United flew nonstop from Newark to Faro, so check whether the route is running for your dates; otherwise most couples connect through Lisbon or another European hub. From Lisbon, direct Alfa Pendular and Intercidades trains run to Faro in about three to three and a half hours, and the drive takes about two and a half hours. Savannah is from Southern California, so one of us has been where you are, planning across the Atlantic.
Passports, entry rules, and the time to arrive are in the US section of our destination wedding timeline. If you plan to marry legally here, see our legal requirements guide.
Questions About an Algarve Wedding Photographer
How much does a wedding photographer in the Algarve cost?
It depends on experience and coverage, and our cost guide sets out the market. Our collections start at €10,000, with VAT and travel within Portugal included.
How far in advance should we book?
Around twelve months ahead is ideal, and earlier for a full weekend or a peak-season Saturday. We also take weddings at short notice when the date is free.
Will you photograph at an Algarve venue that is not on this page?
Yes. We visit every venue before the wedding, including the ones we know well, and we build the photography timeline around that visit. For more places to marry in the region, see our guide to wedding venues in the Algarve.
Do you charge for travel within the Algarve?
No. Travel within Portugal is included in every collection, and we are based in the Algarve.
Can we have film or Super 8?
Every collection includes film and digital, and you can add Super 8 to any collection. If you already have a photographer and a video team, Super 8 can be booked on its own, starting from €3,000.
Do you photograph elopements in the Algarve?
Yes. Our guide to eloping in the Algarve covers the places we would choose and the permits some beaches need.
Tell Us About Your Wedding
If our work feels right for your day in the Algarve, tell us your date, your venue if you have one, and what you have in mind. You can see more weddings in our portfolio, and we also photograph in Lisbon and Sintra. Other questions are answered in our wedding photography FAQ. We respond within 24 hours. Begin your inquiry.
