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COMPORTA ELOPEMENT GUIDE: DUNES, PINE FORESTS AND WHAT TO EXPECT
COMPORTA ELOPEMENT GUIDE: DUNES, PINE FORESTS AND WHAT TO EXPECT

A complete guide to eloping in Comporta, Portugal: pine forests, dunes, symbolic ceremonies, and everything you need to know before you book.

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ElopementsRui LopesAugust 28, 2026Elopement, Portugal, Comporta, Destination Wedding
SPATIA COMPORTA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: A PHOTOGRAPHER'S GUIDE
SPATIA COMPORTA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: A PHOTOGRAPHER'S GUIDE

A photographer's guide to Spatia Comporta: its light, spaces, and what makes this Comporta venue distinctive for destination weddings.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesAugust 28, 2026Comporta, Portugal, Venue Guide, Destination Wedding
BEST WEDDING VENUES IN COMPORTA AND MELIDES FOR DESTINATION COUPLES
BEST WEDDING VENUES IN COMPORTA AND MELIDES FOR DESTINATION COUPLES

Comporta and Melides wedding venues: pine forest estates, a Louboutin-designed boutique hotel, and Atlantic dune ceremonies.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesAugust 26, 2026Comporta, Portugal, Destination Wedding, Venue Guide, Roundup
COMPORTA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: THE COMPLETE GUIDE FOR COUPLES
COMPORTA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: THE COMPLETE GUIDE FOR COUPLES

A guide to Comporta wedding photography from a studio that has worked there since 2022, published in British Vogue.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesAugust 25, 2026Comporta, Portugal, Destination Wedding, Venue Guide
PORTUGAL WEDDING REGIONS RANKED BY EXPERIENCE, NOT POPULARITY
PORTUGAL WEDDING REGIONS RANKED BY EXPERIENCE, NOT POPULARITY

An honest guide to Portugal's wedding regions, ranked by experience rather than reputation. What each region actually offers destination couples.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesAugust 24, 2026Venue Guide, Roundup, Portugal, Destination Wedding
HIDDEN WEDDING LOCATIONS IN PORTUGAL BEYOND LISBON AND THE ALGARVE
HIDDEN WEDDING LOCATIONS IN PORTUGAL BEYOND LISBON AND THE ALGARVE

Portugal's hidden wedding locations beyond Lisbon and the Algarve: Douro Valley, Comporta, Minho, and Alentejo.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesAugust 23, 2026Venue Guide, Roundup, Portugal, Destination Wedding
PORTO AND NORTH PORTUGAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: A COMPLETE GUIDE
PORTO AND NORTH PORTUGAL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: A COMPLETE GUIDE

A photographer's guide to Porto and north Portugal: Douro Valley, Minho, Mosteiro de Landim, and the best light the country has to offer.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesAugust 23, 2026Porto, Portugal, Destination Wedding, Venue Guide
ALENTEJO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE FOR DESTINATION COUPLES
ALENTEJO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE FOR DESTINATION COUPLES

The Alentejo's open plains, cork oak forests, and golden light make it one of the most distinctive settings for destination weddings in Portugal.

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Venue GuidesRui LopesAugust 21, 2026Alentejo, Portugal, Destination Wedding, Venue Guide
WHY WE SHOOT FILM ALONGSIDE DIGITAL AT EVERY COLLECTION
WHY WE SHOOT FILM ALONGSIDE DIGITAL AT EVERY COLLECTION

We shoot film alongside digital at every wedding. Here is why that choice changes what your images look like.

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Super 8 & FilmRui LopesAugust 20, 2026Film, Analog, Portugal, Destination Wedding
IS ANALOG FILM WORTH IT FOR YOUR WEDDING? AN HONEST ANSWER
IS ANALOG FILM WORTH IT FOR YOUR WEDDING? AN HONEST ANSWER

Is analog film worth it for your wedding? An honest answer on cost, delivery, and what film photography actually changes about the experience.

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Super 8 & FilmRui LopesAugust 19, 2026Film, Analog, Portugal, Destination Wedding
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Rui & Savannah document ten destination weddings per year across Portugal, Italy, France, and select destinations in Europe. Wedding day photography collections begin at €10,000, with multi-day and full weekend coverage tailored individually.

The Lopes Photography
Algarve,
Portugal
+351935012645 hello@thelopesphotography.com
Hours
Mon ALL DAY
Tue 9am - 3pm
Wed ALL DAY
Thu ALL DAY
Fri ALL DAY
Sat 3pm - 7pm
Sun 3pm - 7pm
 

We’re Rui & Savannah of The Lopes Photography, a husband-and-wife Portugal wedding photography team documenting editorial destination weddings across Europe and select US destinations.

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