Welcome to the curated JournalCurated wedding stories, expert planning advice, & editorial insights from The Lopes Photography. For couples & planners creating unforgettable destination celebrations.
Planning a wedding in Portugal from abroad? This guide covers the decisions that most affect how your day feels—and how it photographs: Algarve vs Lisbon vs Sintra, timeline + light, coverage hours, logistics, and whether film or Super 8 is worth it. Written from a destination photographer’s perspective for USA/UK/Canada/Australia couples.
Read MorePlanning a destination wedding in Portugal? This guide covers Algarve vs Lisbon vs Sintra, seasonality, timelines, and what to compare when choosing a calm, editorial photographer.
Read MoreEditorial destination wedding photography in Portugal for international couples. Based in Portugal and photographing refined weddings across the Algarve, Lisbon, Porto, and beyond.
Read MoreA photographer-led guide to destination weddings in France—why it works, what matters for photos, and a real Provence wedding feature. Editorial, timeless coverage by The Lopes Photography (digital + film + Super 8).
Read MoreHot take: every modern wedding looks better with a classic getaway car. As editorial wedding photographers, we see how a vintage Mercedes or Rolls instantly makes your photos feel cinematic and intentional. Here’s why it matters and how to plan for it.
Read MoreMost proposals don’t fail because the idea is bad — they fall apart in the light, location, or logistics. This photographer’s guide gives you a simple, stress-free structure to plan a proposal that feels natural in the moment and actually looks good in photos.
Read MoreNew Year’s Eve proposals are beautiful—but often badly photographed. This 15-second checklist shows you how to fix the light, frame the moment, and walk away with photos you’ll actually keep.
Read MoreSuper 8 isn’t a filter—it’s real analogue motion film that turns your destination wedding into something that already feels like a memory. In this guide, we explain what Super 8 actually is, how we use it alongside digital and film photography, and share real Super 8 weddings from Portugal, Italy, and France.
Read MoreTrying to choose between a luxury elopement or a refined destination wedding in Portugal? This photographer-led guide compares both options and helps you design a celebration that feels like you.
Read MoreWhat is a relaxed luxury wedding? How do you have one? Why are couples opting for this option? How does ATB Weddings owner, Magdalena choose the right vendors for her couples? In this live podcast interview, she has got all the info you could ever want.
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