Comporta 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 Comporta and on the Alentejo coast.
Where we have photographed: Spatia Comporta, and a private villa with a ceremony on the beach.
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 Comporta
Spatia Comporta
Laura and Alex, both based in England and working in film and production, wanted a wedding that felt unscripted: no dress code, no formal three-course dinner, and by early evening much of the wedding party was in the pool. They married outdoors beneath tall pines, and the night ended with paella served outdoors, a champagne tower, and dancing under string lights. We photographed the day on film and digital, and the wedding was published in Together Journal. See the wedding.
A Private Villa on the Beach
Andrea and Nick chose a private villa in Comporta for an intimate wedding, with the ceremony on the beach, dried florals along the aisle, and the Atlantic behind them. Sofia Gama Events planned a weekend built around ease: a private chef, a poolside cocktail hour, and a barefoot first dance. We photographed it on digital, film, and Super 8, including the wild fox that wandered into the celebration. See their wedding.
Photographing Comporta
The two weddings we have photographed here share the same elements: tall pines, white sand, and the Atlantic, and each one changes how we work with light. Under the pines, bright patches of sun fall unevenly on faces, so we place you in the shade with the bright patches behind you, and one of us holds the wide view of the trees while the other stays close. On the beach and against white walls the midday light is strong, so we plan the ceremony time and the portraits around it, and keep the portraits for the last hour before sunset whenever the day allows.
Where Couples Marry in Comporta and the Alentejo
Weddings here take place in design-led hotels, in private villas on the coast, and on estates inland in the Alentejo. Our venue guides cover them in detail: the best wedding venues in Comporta and Melides, and wedding venues in the Alentejo. If you are thinking of a private home or estate, our guide to private estate wedding venues in Portugal explains how those weddings work.
How We Work in Comporta
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
Most couples fly into Lisbon. Comporta is about 117 kilometers south of the city, around an hour and a quarter by car outside rush hour. Savannah is from Southern California, so one of us has been where you are, planning across the Atlantic.
To marry legally in Portugal you need a license from a Portuguese civil registry office, and you do not need to be a resident. Our legal requirements guide covers the steps, and passports, entry rules, and the time to arrive are in the US section of our destination wedding timeline.
Questions About a Comporta Wedding Photographer
How much does a wedding photographer in Comporta 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 a Comporta 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 the best wedding venues in Comporta and Melides.
Do you charge for travel to Comporta?
No. Travel within Portugal is included in every collection.
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 Comporta?
Yes. We plan an elopement the way we plan a wedding: we see the place first and choose the time of day for the light. Our guide to eloping in Portugal covers the legal side and the places we would choose.
Tell Us About Your Wedding
If our work feels right for your day in Comporta, 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, Sintra, and the Algarve. Other questions are answered in our wedding photography FAQ. We respond within 24 hours. Begin your inquiry.
