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DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Our style blends classic and romantic elements, capturing candid, authentic moments that reflect the true essence of your day. With an eye for subtle details and the quiet, unspoken beauty of each occasion, we create timeless images that embody both the elegance and emotion of your wedding.

Bride in a floral-detailed dress and veil, in black and white. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

White bridal shoe with flowers and petals around it, next to a wedding ring box and white ribbon. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Vintage car in front of an elegant house with a garden, statue, and shrubs. Trees and classical architecture in the background. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Couple descending stairs in front of a classic building in black and white. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Long outdoor table set for an event with plates, wine glasses, floral arrangements, and yellow candles; surrounded by wooden chairs in a garden. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Outdoor wedding by a lakeside, with guests seated on chairs and a bride walking towards the altar accompanied by a man. Trees and water in the background. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Dinner table decorated with flowers, lit candles, fine dinnerware, and a table card with the number "2." Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Interior of a mansion with arches and columns, a staircase with ornate railing, and marble flooring. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Bride in a dress and veil in an elegant room with elaborate curtains and a window in the background. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Woman’s foot in a white sandal with a jeweled anklet, on a floral-patterned rug. Part of a white dress is visible. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Couple embracing outdoors with trees and mountains in the background. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Beige high-heeled sandals decorated with pearls on white lace fabric, next to a metal box with two rings and a perfume bottle with a bow. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

These are Elsa & Rui, Destination Wedding Photographers, based in Portugal, available Worldwide.

OUR PASSION FOR TIMELESS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

We are a husband-and-wife team passionate about the art of wedding photography, with 15 years of expertise in destination weddings.

With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to timeless elegance, we strive to preserve those fleeting, intimate moments that define your special day.

Our approach ensures that you can relive the romance and joy of your wedding for years to come.

with love, Elsa & Rui

"We cannot begin to tell you how amazing it was to relieve our wedding day through the photos!"

— MAGALI & MAXIME

“What can we say?!

I only saw a few and am overwhelmed!

This is phenomenal!“

— SARAH & NUNO

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DO YOU FEEL WE’RE THE RIGHT PHOTOGRAPHERS FOR YOUR WEDDING?

Sophisticated table design by Diana Julião at Quinta da Bellavista, Sintra. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Portrait of a Couple at Colunata Eventos, Braga. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Family portrait of mother and sister at The Vintage House, Douro Valley. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

Styled details at Wedding. Shot by Elsa & Rui.

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