WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?
Hi, we’re Elsa & Rui – a husband-and-wife team with a shared passion for capturing the timeless beauty of sophisticated love stories.
Our journey began back in 2010, when our love for photography merged with our admiration for the elegance and emotion of weddings. Over the years, we’ve had the honor of documenting countless unforgettable celebrations, each one unique, each one special.
With the launch of Elsa & Rui - Wedding Photography Studio, we’re embarking on an exciting new chapter. Formerly known as Instante Fotografia, this rebranding represents our evolution – a commitment to fewer weddings per year, allowing us to dedicate more time, care, and creativity to every couple we work with.
To us, photography is more than just images; it’s about preserving the authenticity of your love, the elegance of your day, and the emotions that make your story truly yours. Every smile, every tear, every moment – we’re here to capture it all with artistry and heart.
We can’t wait to be part of your journey and create something beautiful together.
ELSA
Loving. Caring. Passionate. For Elsa, life only truly makes sense when surrounded by love and beauty. Her creative spirit is always in motion, which naturally makes her the CVO – or as I like to call it, the Creative Vision Officer – of our team.
Her kindness is boundless, and her warm smile has a way of embracing everyone who crosses her path. As a photographer, Elsa is irresistibly drawn to all things beautiful – whether it’s a radiant bride, a magnificent palace, a whimsical landscape, or even the elegance of a pair of Jimmy Choos. For her, beauty becomes even more meaningful when it’s wrapped in love and emotion.
To Elsa, weddings are just the beginning. She finds immense joy in documenting families, knowing how deeply photographs contribute to preserving our legacies. Her passion lies in capturing not just moments, but the timeless stories behind them.
You can explore more of her incredible work with families and brands here.
“Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get–only with what you are expecting to give–which is everything.”
RUI
Grounded. Visionary. Dedicated. Rui is the steady hand and the creative heart that completes the team. With a deep appreciation for timeless elegance and authentic storytelling, he brings both technical expertise and artistic intuition to every moment he captures.
As a photographer, Rui is drawn to the intricacies of human connection – the quiet glances, the heartfelt embraces, the fleeting moments that might go unnoticed but hold the most meaning.
Beyond the camera, Rui is a strategic mind and a perfectionist at heart.
He thrives on meaningful, thoughtful, and deep conversations – a passion that led him to create The WAC Podcast, a platform dedicated to revitalizing the sense of community among wedding professionals in Portugal. Through this initiative, Rui aims to strengthen connections and foster collaboration within the industry, building a stronger, more united network.