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Algarve, Portugal

Lauren + Shaun. Ferragudo Engagement Session, Algarve, Portugal

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We meet up with Lauren and Shaun for the first time on a Monday afternoon, just a few days before they were to tie the knot and become Mr. & Mrs.  It was a moment long anticipated as Lauren came across our photography what now seems ages ago…(well it was about a year and a half ago, but those were the very early days of matt+lena photography)  We had corresponded back and forth for so long that when we met up it felt like she was a friend I haven’t seen in a while.  We took a small road trip to Ferragudo, A little fishing village on the western end of the Algarve.  It was such a beautiful day and we had the best time photographing the two of them.

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Featured on So lovely Moments

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So excited to see Rea and Alex on So lovely Moments, their engagement session in Ferragudo was super cool.   We had the privilege to photograph their Algarve, destination wedding this Saturday and we can’t wait to share those photos soon too.  A big thank you to Veronique for sharing all the beautiful moments.  Please have a look at the photos from the session on So lovely Moments or on our blog, Rea + Alex, Ferragudo Love Session.

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A day before the wedding in Monte Gordo, Frauk + David, Amelia and Nuno

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Monte Gordo lies on the very east of the Algarve near the Spanish border.  David’s family is originally from there and he and Frauk often come down from Dusseldorf, Germany with their 2 kids, Amelia and Nuno, to vacation on the sunny beaches.  It was on the Monte Gordo beach they decided to elope this spring.  We met up with them the day before the wedding for this sweet little family session.

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Portugal engagement featured on Fly Away Bride

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We are so excited to have this pretty engagement session featured on Fly Away Bride.  Rachael and David were in the Algarve this spring and we got to spend an afternoon with them on the beach.  We walked down a long pier to the lighthouse during sunset, it was just a magic time for photos.  We love how these two were so sweet with each other, can’t wait for their wedding in September.  Thank you Fly Away Bride for sharing these moments.

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Sam + Janine. Elopement in the Algarve, from Sydney to Portugal

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When the grooms family is from Australia and the brides family is from Germany, it only makes sense to elope in Portugal!

Sam and Janine met five years ago in Lagos and returned to tie the knot in the Algarve.

Sam is currently stationed in Dubai and Janine is living in Sydney, so they hadn’t seen each other for three months before coming to Portugal for the wedding.  It was such a sweet day and we loved spending it with them.  We went EVERYWHERE!  It was so awesome.

They had an intimate ceremony over looking the ocean at the Vila Lara resort.  There were a couple of dolphins that swam by just to say hello.  We also had a couple of ducks that came along for the portraits after.

Once we left the Vila Lara we drove down to Praia Verde for lunch at a beach cafe and walked along the pretty coves and cliffs.  Sam even walked away with some Algarve sand permanently trapped in the cuffs of his trousers, as a keepsake from the beautiful day.  We then went to a small forest, and a golden field as the sun set, it was an absolute perfect day and we are so honoured we got to be a part of it.

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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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