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Algarve, Portugal

Miriam + Miguel, Sunset Engagement on Falesia Beach Algarve

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Miguel grew up near this fantastic beach, he also proposed to Miriam here, and so Falesia beach is forever special.  We feel so lucky we got to capture some great moments between this amazing couple for their engagement session.

Miriam and Miguel live in Holland  but come out to Portugal when they can to enjoy the Algarve sunshine.  We drove to Miguel’s family home near Boliqueime to meet the pair.  Without GPS coordinates we would have never found it!  It’s a a house tucked away down a narrow dirt path…a street with no name.  It’s nestled in a field of orange and lemon orchards and surrounded by endless wild flower fields.  This will be their wedding venue next year….yes, it’s magically perfect.

We truly had an amazing time photographing this session, despite that by the end someone walked away with Matt’s Doc Martens…and it was not Matt.  It was funny and weird (because they took the socks too)  The way Matt sees it, he helped a shoeless guy be shoed and that’s ok.  Heel the world.  (hind site 2O/2O he should not have left his shoes next to a bin)

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Rea + Alex, destination wedding, Algarve Portugal

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Rea and Alex tied the knot in Quinta do Lago, Algarve, this spring at Alex’s parents beautiful new home.  The garden was decked out for the celebration and friends and family came form all around the globe to celebrate .   It was an amazing day full of laughter, tears of joy and beautiful style with a hint of rustic charm.  The outdoor ceremony was stunning and the al fresco dining was accompanied by Daniel Kemish playing some awesome tunes on his guitar.   There was dancing all throughout the day but the party really kicked off at night with shots of Loza (Bosnian fire water) flowing,  and the music pumping!  Rea, Alex and everyone else spent most of the evening on the dance floor.  The whole day was just amazing!

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Make up: Miss Lucy-Jane, Music: Daniel Kemish,  Flowers: Susanna’s Flowers, Wedding Planner: Alisia at Algarve Weddings, Catering: Caterworld, Oysters: Mike The Oyster Man

Lauren + Shaun, wedding at the Sheraton Pine Cliffs, Albufeira

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I love it when couples put so much of their personality into the wedding. Lauren and Shaun’s ceremony and reception at the Sheraton Pine Cliffs resort in Albufeira was so beautiful.  Decked out with fantastic flowers, giant balloons and lanterns and a photo tree with sentimental pictures of loved ones.  It was the most perfect day and after dusk it was an awesome beach party!  We enjoyed every minute of it and are so happy that we got to spend a day with such a cool couple. xo

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Venue: Sheraton Pine Cliffs Resort

Flowers: Suzannahs Flowers

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Frauke + David, Wedding Elopement in Monte Gordo, Portugal

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Frauke, David, Amelie and Nuno often come to Portugal from Germany to holiday in Monte Gordo where Davids family is originally from.  They stay in an upstairs apartment of a big family house.  The narrow picturesque neighbourhood streets are super colourful with lots of washing lines blowing in the wind.  It’s a great place to hang out!

The day was meant to have been an elopement, but once the neighbourhood heard about the wedding they all came out to celebrate and it turned into a party!

The alter on the beach was put together that morning by Davids family and neighbours who attended the small ceremony.  It was a beautiful day although bit windy.

After the ceremony and all the hugs and kisses David took us to an old Monte Gordo train stain for some photographs. It was perfect timing as the train pulled up just as we arrived. The train station had a sentimental connection to David who used to play there as a kid whenever he visited relatives.

We went back to the beach for sunset, when the light is magic, and strolled among the fisherman boats.  Eventually we made it down the boardwalk to the restaurant where they planned to have a small reception.  It was a quirky colourful place with amazing food and atmosphere.

This rustic DIY elopement was just perfect, with Amelie’s rose hair wreath made from the flowers form the garden, and an arrangement of Pastel De Nata’s as a wedding cake, with lego dolls as toppers – love it!

We enjoyed this day so much we want to do it all over agin and again!

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What our couples have to say about us

 

Eve & Harry

 

We are immensely grateful for the exceptional work of Matt and Lena, our wedding photographers. Their talent and dedication shone through as they skillfully captured every precious moment of our special day. The photos are not just images; they are beautiful memories that transport us back to the joy, emotion, and beauty of our celebration. Matt and Lena's professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail exceeded our expectations. We wholeheartedly recommend them to couples seeking photographers who can turn their wedding moments into timeless treasures. Thank you, Matt and Lena, for beautifully documenting the magic of our day!

 

 

 

 

 

Zachary Polonus Zack + Melody West Cost Engagement

 

We had such a wonderful experience with Matt and Lena! They are such passionate and amiable people and totally incredible photographers. The proof is in the pictures and they were beyond our greatest expectation!

 

 

 

 

 

Shea Cole Shea + Felix Wedding in Monchique, Portugal

 

Everyone at our wedding commented on how great they were and the fact that they stayed until the very end capturing photos of our event. The photos are breathtaking, and people are still raving over them. They made us a slide show with music, and our family members keep playing it over and over at every event and saying how it was the most beautiful day. Matt & Lena captured it perfectly. Our album reads like a storybook. Thank you Matt & Lena!

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica Boland Jess + Bruce Algarve Engagement

 

Matt and Lena picked the most amazing beach for our shoot - somewhere we would have never discovered otherwise. We had so much fun and they made us feel really comfortable. It was overall an amazing experience and I would definitely love to work with them again if we are back in Portugal!

 

 

 

 

 

Jessie Hawthorn Jessie and Jonathan, Wedding in Luz, Portugal

 

Matt + Lena were so amazing to work with before, during and after the wedding! They paid so much attention to detail and really listened to ensure we were happy with our pictures. My husband and I came from Canada to get married in the Algarve so we didn't have the chance to meet with Matt + Lena in person ahead of time. I could tell by their pictures (of course they are stunning!!) but also their professionalism, prompt email responses and overall ease of communication that it was going to be a perfect fit! We were thrilled with our beautiful pictures and have received so many compliments that they look like pictures out of a magazine and that they truly capture our love and the story of our big day! They scouted out all the great spots for us ahead of time, ensuring the lighting would be just right, and I just adore their style of photography - so natural and genuine. Thank you again so much for giving us these pictures we will cherish forever!! xx

 

 

 

 

 

Adam Cummings Maria + Adam, Wedding in Sintra, Portugal

 

We got married at the Quinta in Cintra and my wife found Matt and Lena somehow on the internet. In all the craziness of organising a wedding, they were one of the few constants. Always organized, and very prepared (they even went on a trip from Alvor to Lisbon to check out the light in the area!). The wedding day was exceptional as they popped up around the place like Ninjas - you will never be able to see them both - making sure to get loads of genuine shots of everyone from dawn til dusk. Very highly recommended

 

 

 

 

 

Laur D Laura and Jonathon, Elopement in the Algarve

 

My husband and I traveled from Toronto to Portugal for our elopement and we were so fortunate that Matt and Lena were available on our wedding day. Throughout the booking process they were quick to respond to emails and set a Skype date to go over all of the logistics for our day, as well as to answer any questions we had - and we had a lot! Matt and Lena were very social and created a comfortable environment which was great since it was just the four of us during the six hour photo shoot. The photos turned out stunning and we have received compliments from everyone who has seen them. The photos really captured the nuance moments throughout the day in a very natural way and we will cherish them forever. Thank you Matt and Lena for being part of our day and for making the experience such a pleasure!

 

 

 

 

 

Natacha Manuel Natacha + Manuel, Beach Wedding Algarve

 

Matt and Lena were recommended to us by our wedding planner, Susana Santos. We were sold from the get-go (just take a look at their beautiful pictures!), and meeting them in person only reaffirmed that we had made the right decision. We were a bit iffy about doing an engagement shoot but it was a great idea in the end as we got to be very comfortable with Matt and Lena which made things far easier on the actual wedding day! The pictures are fabulous and a year after our wedding people are still commenting on just how beautiful the photos are. All in all, definitely a great choice and we heartily recommend them to anyone who is getting married! In fact, a couple who were at our wedding ended up booking them for their wedding! :)

 

 

 

 

 

Jelena Pinto Jelena + Joao, Wedding at Os Agostos, Portugal

 

Me and my husband got married last year in the south of Portugal and we still have family and friends raving about the beauty and elegance of our photographs. Matt and Lena take photographs that we will cherish forever. They are also a pleasure to work with. They make you feel comfortable and they get to know your style and personality. What first caught my eye about their work is the romantic feel and lighting of each photograph. Each photograph feels set in a natural and authentic manner. It's a staple of their professionalism and dedication to the work they do. Thank you Matt and Lena for your dedication and grace on our special day. :D

 

 

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