Planning a wedding abroad can feel exciting, emotional, and at times overwhelming.
We believe photography should never add to that pressure. Our job isn't to direct your day — it's to protect the feeling of it.
Our approach
Documentary & editorial.
Calm presence. Genuine connection.
We photograph destination weddings across Portugal with a documentary and editorial approach shaped by trust and genuine connection — creating imagery that feels artistic, refined, and deeply reflective of the atmosphere and emotions of the day.
Through thoughtful observation, we preserve not only how your wedding looked, but how it felt to be there.
We guide gently when needed. We observe quietly when the moment calls for it. And we create space for people to feel completely themselves in front of our cameras.
"One of the best decisions we made for our destination wedding was having Júlia and Maria be a part of it. Their calm, fun demeanors were exactly what we needed to move past the nerves of the day. The photos are absolute art."
Amanda & Dennis
FROM USA - MARRIED IN ITALY 2024
"It was a pleasure to work with Maria, Julia, and Gabriel for our wedding day. Communicating with them in all phases was easy. They were happy to travel to Italy for our wedding. On the big day they were very helpful and did not make us feel rushed or pressured regarding the photos. They documented the event incredibly and we are so happy with the results."
DAVID & IRENE
FROM USA - MARRIED IN ITALY 2025
"We couldn’t be grateful enough to have ÀDOIS as our photographers for our wedding. The team is professional and talented. We loved every single picture they took."
Samya & Kéba
From Dubai - Married in Portugal 2024
Working with us from abroad
Simple from the very first message.
Choosing someone you've never met in person takes trust. We've built our whole process around making that easier.
01
You share your plans
A short form, no pressure. Just the basics — your date, venue, and what you're looking for. No lengthy questionnaire
02
We meet over video
A relaxed call to see if we're the right fit. You get to ask everything — we do too. No obligation.
03
We get to know what matters
A private chat, a thoughtful questionnaire, and a final planning call help us understand what matters most—so we're fully aligned before your wedding day.
04
You stay present
On the day, you don't think about photography at all. You experience your wedding. We take care of the rest.
Júlia & Maria
Based in Lisbon.
Present wherever you celebrate.
We work with international couples celebrating destination weddings throughout Portugal — bringing a calm, attentive presence into the day so everything can feel a little more grounded, effortless, and fully lived.
For us, photography is as much about the experience as it is about the final imagery.
We've worked with couples who flew in from New York, London, Dubai, and Zurich— and we know how much trust it takes to choose someone you've never met in person.
New York
london
dubai
zurich
We photograph a limited number of weddings each year — so when we say yes, we're fully present from first conversation to final delivery
Ready to begin
If this feels like the right fit, we'd love to hear about your wedding.
We take on a limited number of weddings each year to remain fully present with every couple we work with. If you're planning a destination wedding in Portugal or elsewhere and feel connected to our approach, we'd love to hear more about your celebration.