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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
FILM WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IN PORTUGAL: WHAT ACTUALLY CHANGES
FILM WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IN PORTUGAL: WHAT ACTUALLY CHANGES

What changes when a wedding is photographed on analog film in Portugal. An honest account by The Lopes Photography.

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Rui LopesAugust 18, 2026
THE REAL RISKS OF CHOOSING A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER ON PRICE
THE REAL RISKS OF CHOOSING A WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER ON PRICE

When price becomes the deciding factor in hiring a photographer, the real cost is not measured in euros. Here is what that decision actually risks.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesAugust 17, 2026Destination Wedding, Portugal, Planning, Editorial
WHAT YOU'RE REALLY PAYING FOR IN HIGH-END WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
WHAT YOU'RE REALLY PAYING FOR IN HIGH-END WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Most of what makes high-end wedding photography worth its price never shows up on the day itself. Here is a full breakdown of where the investment actually goes — from editing hours to equipment infrastructure to the experience that cannot be replicated.

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Wedding PlanningRui LopesAugust 17, 2026Destination Wedding, Portugal, Costs, Planning
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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
Rua 4 de Infantaria,
Lisboa, Lisboa, 1350,
Portugal
+351935012645 hello@thelopesphotography.com
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Tue 9am - 3pm
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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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