Wedding Photography Blog | Lisbon & Portugal Stories
Welcome to my wedding photography blog. I’m Rita Santana, a Lisbon and Portugal wedding photographer capturing heartfelt stories across Palmela, Setúbal, Azeitão, and beyond.
Here, you’ll find real weddings, proposals, and family sessions, as well as helpful guides for planning your own celebration in Portugal.
Think of this as a journal: part inspiration, part resource, and always full of love.
If you’re looking for a Portugal wedding photographer who documents real emotion with a calm, observant presence, this wedding at Palácio de São Marcos in Coimbra is the perfect example...
December in Portugal has a quiet kind of drama. The sky changes its mind every few minutes, the wind carries salt from the Atlantic, and the coastline feels like it...
If you’ve been dreaming of a romantic vineyard wedding near Lisbon and are wondering how much a wedding at Quinta de Santana costs, this guide breaks down everything you need...
A Branding Photoshoot Rooted in PresenceAs a Lisbon branding photographer, I believe every image should be more than beautiful: it should feel like you.When Carla Afonso, a Lisbon-based nutritionist, reached...
Nature mirrors real love Nature is alive, imperfect, and constantly changing — just like love.That’s why outdoor weddings hold a kind of magic that no designed setting can truly capture.The...
Vandelli Botanical Garden Wedding Cost and Venue Guide in Lisbon (2026) If you’re considering a Vandelli Botanical Garden wedding in Lisbon, you probably want two things fast: what the venue...
Quinta Nova do Hespanhol, located in Torres Vedras just outside Lisbon, is one of those venues that simply takes your breath away. With its vivid colors, lush gardens, and the...
Lisbon is one of the most romantic cities in Europe, with golden light, intimate viewpoints, and a charm that makes every corner feel cinematic. If you’re planning a proposal in...
Some love stories begin in the most unexpected places. For Justine and Francisco, it all started at work. Both were building their careers at ING when destiny brought them together....
Sometimes love stories deserve not one proposal, but two. After 1000 days together, Nuno asked Angel once again to marry him, this time with the Atlantic waves crashing behind them...
Every now and then, I feel the need to step away… to breathe, to slow down, and to refresh my eyes. As a wedding photographer in Portugal, I spend so...
When Adrian brought Daniela to Portugal — his home country — he knew he wanted to share more than just the sights. Although the proposal had already happened back in...
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If you’re dreaming of a wedding in Lisbon, Palmela, or anywhere in Portugal, you’ll find guides, resources, and real love stories here to inspire your day. And when you’re ready, I’d love to tell your story too
