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Wedding & Lifestyle Photography

Algarve, Portugal

Weekend at the Bella Vista, Sintra

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We first visited the Bella Vista nearly 10 years ago, when it was a hillside ruin with spectacular vistas and vast grounds.  It was for a wonderfully intimate rustic wedding in Sintra.  Daniel & Doreen Wedding.

We met Aline, the new owner of the property, who styled and organised the day for her brother and his bride.  The ceremony took place on the terrace of the Bella Vista under stunning tall oak trees.  Due to the starting of the renovations and construction the rest of the day was spent exploring Sintra.  From preparations at the Seteais Hotel next door, and the picnic cocktails on Adraga beach to an alfresco reception at Quinta Matalva close by.

It has remained one of our favourite weddings, featured on Style Me Pretty for it’s charm and beauty.  Style Me Pretty Portugal Wedding in Sintra.

Since then we have been visiting the Bella Vista almost yearly, each time the boutique hotel, little by little, was evolving into a magical place.  

Aline started her company, Cookas Cookies, and we had so much fun photographing her campaigns with all the puppies and dogs, as well as the goats and sheep from the boutique farm. Cookas Cookies Campaign 2017  |   Cookas Cookies Campaign 2018  | 2019  |  2020

Recently all the renovations were completed and the estate opened to visitors and weddings.  The main palace was the last to be completed and we couldn’t wait to see the new place, dreamed up and styled by Aline and Alex over the last decade.  

We photographed a lifestyle shoot with Aline to introduce the property.  Here is a small glimpse of the weekend spent at the Bella Vista.

Since then we have also photographed a fashion campaign at the property.  And look forward to shooting more project here in the future, including some stunning weddings and elopements.  It truly is one of the most romantic places.

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Villa Wedding in Algarve, Laura + Pedro

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Laura and Pedro were married in Faro this Summer.  Their reception was held at their families private vila that was styled for the event.  The beautifully landscaped and designed garden was the perfect place for romantic alfresco dining.  It was a traditional morning ceremony at the church, followed by some cocktails at a secret and secluded courtyard in the heart of historic Faro. We loved spending the day with these two and their lovely families, capturing all the beauty and wonderful moments of their wedding.

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Wedding Planner: Susana from Save the Date Algarve  |   Wedding Reception Venue: Private Villa in Quita Do Lago  |   Wedding cocktails: Muralhas, Faro  |  Florist: Ely Flores  |  Music: Ricardo Martins, Eurologistix, The Originals, DJ Phillippe  |  Catering: Algarve Fine Food  |  Cake: The Cake Shop

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Domi + Bill, Engagement Session in the Algarve

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We met up with Domi and Bill this Autumn while they were holidaying in the Algarve.  This supper fun and quirky pair were so sweet, fun and spontaneous, we had a blast hanging out with them for the afternoon.  They recently got engaged and decided to celebrate with a trip to Portugal.  It was a quite Autumn day on the beach and we explored the clifftops and coves in one of our favourite spots.

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We love exploring the beautiful Algarve beaches, Portuguese vineyards and fruit orchards.  So looking forward to all the amazing 2022 weddings this Spring and Summer!

Destination Wedding in the Algarve, Grace + Justin

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Grace and Justin tied the knot this Summer in the Algarve.  It was a destination wedding for the pair from L.A. We were super excited to meet up with them a few days before their wedding for an engagement session, exploring a little bit of the Algarve and getting to know them as we hiked to the clifftops.  Their beautiful wedding was held at Pine Cliffs, another stunning clifftop spot on the Algarve Coast.

We had the best day capturing their wedding story and meeting their lovely family and friends. Here is a small glimpse into their wonderful day, full of romance, fun and lots of dancing!

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Wedding Ceremony & Reception Venue: Pine Cliffs Resort | Wedding Planners: Algarve Wedding Planners | Muah: Sharon Philips & Joana Reis | Flowers: Jasmim em Flor | Music: DJ Farby

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Algarve Beach Engagement Session, Grace + Justin

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Grace and Justin traveled to the Algarve from LA this Summer for their wedding celebration. We met up with them a few days before their wedding day on our favourite beach for an adventurous engagement session. The pair is so sweet and fun, and we were so excited to finally chat with them about their wedding day and get to know them as we hiked up to the clifftops.

2021 has been a much welcomed improvement to 2020, but still only the super determined couples managed to have their dream wedding day happen.  It was so wonderful getting to meet Grace and Justin and capturing some pretty moments for their engagement session as well their wedding.

We had lots of time to explore our ‘neighbourhood’ this past year or so, and found some pretty awesome spots that we never even knew were there – hidden gems, that we were excited to share with our couples for their session.

We so look forward to amazing couples coming to the Algarve to celebrate their engagements and weddings next year, so we can explore more of this amazing coastline with them.

We will be sharing Grace and Justin’s wedding story next week! Stay tuned.

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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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