Film wedding photographer, Lisbon

Feelingoverperfection

Non-traditional wedding photographer based in Lisbon, Portugal — working with 35mm film and high-end digital. Documenting weddings through an editorial, documentary approach rooted in feeling over perfection.

For couples who want their wedding photography to feel like art — not a checklist.

The weddings

2 weddings, in full

Morgado do Quintão, Algarve

Wine, wedding, south of Portugal?

Lindsey + Max, September 14th, 2024

Some weddings leave a lasting impression not only because of their beauty, but because they feel effortless, grounded, and deeply connected to their surroundings.

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Villa Lena, Tuscany

A quiet celebration in the Tuscan hills

Alexandra + Lukas, September 20th, 2023

The couple chose to keep things simple and meaningful, with a ceremony held outdoors under the shade of old trees. There was no over-decoration — the natural beauty of the venue did most of the work.

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Gustavo and Maria outside their house in Ericeira
Me and my partner Maria, in front of our house in Ericeira.

Hi there, I’m Gustavo

We met while surfing, in the middle of the ocean. Love really does show up when you least expect it.

Born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal — drawn to honest moments, real people, and the kind of love stories that unfold naturally, without being rushed or staged. Maybe that’s why I’m so drawn to capturing it — not just how a wedding day looks, but how it truly feels.

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How I work

Wedding photography should be more than just a checklist — it should be a reflection of who you are and what matters most to you.

  1. Invitations and a bouquet on marble

    A conversation first

    If this sounds like your kind of energy, I’d love to hear your story.

  2. The couple seated during the ceremony

    The day, as it happens

    No forced poses. No awkward moments.

  3. A fringed dress in black and white

    Film and digital

    35mm film and high-end digital, side by side.

How I work, in detail

Hands reaching across the table, sharing food

Gustavo’s ability to capture everything we wanted but also what we didn’t know we wanted, throughout the chaos, was amazing. Our friends and family still talk about how amazing he was.

Sarah & Logan
Villa Lena at night, lit from inside

Tell me your story

If this sounds like your kind of energy, I’d love to hear your story. Use the contact form, send me a message, or just say hi — I’m always up for a conversation.