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DESTINATION WEDDING Photographer Specializing in CINEMATIC STORYTELLING, SUPER 8 FILM, AND INTIMATE ELOPEMENT

SOUL MIND HEART

For the Nostalgic, Storyteller, ADVENTURE, MUSIC, Cinema and authentic ROMANTICs

IN THE MOMENT IMAGERY AND STORYTELLING, ELEVATED

More than pictures, a feeling, a full story to tell

“What you will receive are cinematic, UNFILTERED MOMENTS and unstagged emotions WE HAVE CREATED TOGETHER.”

EXPLORE OUR SOUL - MIND - HEART

“WE HOPE YOU STAY A WHILE AND SEE SOME OF OUR CINEMATIC, ROMANTIC, POETIC GENUINE & UNSCRIPTED WEDDING STORIES”

ABOUT

/THE Soul

VISION

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STORIES

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BEST Wedding Photographer in the World from Rangefinder MAGAZINE
Best Photographer of the Year in Europe from Bodaf.
INTERNATIONAL ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
ERIC RENE PENOY

MULTI AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHERS WITH OVER 310 WEDDINGS

For couples who hate posing, want something real, love cinema & storytelling, who plan an intimate wedding or elopement

La Fábrica
Monterrey | Mexico

Into the cloud
MADEIRA ISLAND | PORTUGAL

La Masseria
OSTUNI | ITALY

Making Flowers
SAINT TROPEZ | FRANCE

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QUELLI CARINI SUL LAGO
LAKE ISEO | ITALY

THE SACRED VALLEY
VALLE SAGRADO | PERU

THE VIEW FROM THE PALACE
ESTORIL / PORTUGAL

SALT AND WINE
O’HIGGINS REGION | CHILE

A bride and groom walking hand in hand, with the bride in a white wedding dress and the groom in a white tuxedo jacket and black pants, outdoors in a sunny setting.

Romantic couple embracing near a street lamp at dusk, with a waterfront and hotel in the background.

View of the city
LISBON | PORTUGAL

The Photoshoot
VENISE | ITALY

A couple embracing in formal attire by a window, featuring a bride in a white dress and groom in a dark suit.

Two people sailing on a boat in the ocean, one steering the wheel, both wearing black jackets, with mountains in the background.

O Castelo
VIANA DO CASTELO | PORTUGAL

A MOMENT OUT OF TIME
LAKE GARDA | ITALY

LATEST CINEMATIC STORIES AND ARCHIVES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
BECAUSE THE LOCATION YOU HAVE CHOSEN IS ALSO
ONE OF THE M AIN CHARACTERS OF YOUR STORY

We are not huge fans of Portfolios; they are just selections of the best images
from different ceremonies, we prefer to tell meaningful stories with hundreds of images.

WE
PRAISE
THE
NATURAL

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Bride and groom standing in a greenhouse wedding venue with floral decorations and white chairs

The Palace of the Seven Echoes
SINTRA | PORTUGAL

Voices of the Night
MARRAKESH | MOROCCO

Romantic couple kissing on a cobblestone street, surrounded by colorful buildings, with a blurred church in the background. The woman is holding a bouquet of flowers.

A bride in a white lace wedding dress and a groom in a dark suit pose outdoors in a grassy area. They stand closely, with the groom's arm around the bride. The background shows trees and a wooden structure.

La Serenata
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE | MEXICO

The Wooden Church
RZESZOW / POLAND

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A couple about to kiss, with the woman smiling and wearing jewelry, and the man holding her face.

Red Spotlights
MARRAKESH | MOROCCO

ALL SAINTS
TODOS SANTOS | MEXICO

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YOU ARE ENOUGH
TODOS SANTOS | MEXICO

SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINS
LUCERN | SWITZERLAND

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The Maybe Island
VÁGAR | THE FAROE ISLANDS

LA CASA DEL INDIO
MEXICO CITY | MEXICO

A couple walking on a city street, with the woman in a sparkling silver dress holding a bouquet, and the man in a black tuxedo.

Couple embracing under marble arches by a lake with mountains in the background.

The Sequin Dress at the Night Club
LONDON | ENGLAND

WITH KIDS
LAKE COMO | ITALY

Bride and groom holding hands in a misty outdoor setting.

A bride and groom standing close together in an architectural setting, wearing wedding attire.

The Island of Eternal Spring
MADEIRA | PORTUGAL

The Corinthian Columns
LONDON | ENGLAND

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Silhouette of a couple in a romantic pose, with soft lighting and an intimate atmosphere.

Coming Home
GLASGOW | SCOTLAND

From Sunrise to Sunset
ATLAS DESERT | MOROCCO

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A groom carrying a bride in a white dress and veil, holding a bouquet, on a dirt path surrounded by greenery.

The arch of wisteria
LOIRE VALLEY | FRANCE

A glass of wine in Italy
SIENA | ITALY

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La Callejoneada
QUERETARO | MEXICO

Road to the Desert
AGAFAY | MOROCCO

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A bride and groom smiling during an outdoor wedding ceremony with confetti falling around them. The bride is holding a bouquet and wearing a floral crown. Trees are visible in the background.

Flamenco
MALLORCA | SPAIN

The Amphitheatre
MONTEGONZI - TUSCANY | ITALY

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A couple sitting closely in a grassy field, with the woman wearing a white dress and the man in a white shirt, embracing and looking at each other.

BARE FOOT ON THE GRASS
MADRID | SPAIN

The Archangel
MONT SAINT MICHEL | FRANCE

Bride and groom kissing under an arch in a soft focus, ethereal wedding setting.

A couple kissing in front of a portuguese quinta

RED BLOOMS
GUADALAJARA | MEXICO

SUNSET LIGHTS
ALENQUER | PORTUGAL

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Close-up of a couple about to kiss, embracing each other with soft expressions.

ENDLESS FLIGHT
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE | MEXICO

WAVES, MEZCAL AND SEA SALT
TODOS SANTOS | MEXICO

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Wedding couple holding hands outdoors with mountain backdrop.

SPIRITUAL MOUNTAINS
TEPOZTLAN | MEXICO

HIGH PEAKS
DOLOMITES | ITALY

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Two people in formal attire; person on left in a white gown, person on right in a black suit, standing in front of a tiled wall with dramatic shadows.

Couple in formal attire embracing outdoors

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HAVE A LOOK AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE INTIMATE AND UNCONVENTIONAL, Unscripted, Authentic, Real WEDDINGS / ELOPEMENTS AND VOW RENEWALS AND ESCAPADES
SEE OUR unique blend of Super 8 film, Super 16, and vintage camcorder aesthetics to create nostalgic and cinematic wedding stories.

Where CINEMATIC IMAGES meets Emotion

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Our Uniqueness

DISCOVER OUR DIFFERENT SERVICES
WE capture the whispers of light you didn’t know you were listening to.
Art that feels like a memory you forgot you had.
WE ARE cinematic wedding photographers capturing real moments in a natural and storytelling-driven way.

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A cinematic wedding photographer captures your wedding like a film, focusing on real emotions, natural moments, and storytelling. Instead of posed images, the approach is documentary and artistic, creating timeless and immersive memories that feel like a movie.
We are destination wedding photographers and Super 8 Videographers specializing in cinematic storytelling. Yes, we specialize in destination weddings and elopements worldwide. We are based between Portugal and San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, and we regularly travel across Europe and beyond to document intimate and meaningful celebrations.
The cost of a destination wedding photographer typically varies depending on location, duration, and level of coverage. Most couples invest in a full experience that includes travel, storytelling, and tailored coverage to capture every meaningful moment. Our Starting pricing is at 3290 Euros
An elopement photographer focuses on small, intimate weddings, often in unique or remote locations. The goal is to capture authentic moments, emotions, and the connection between the couple in a natural and cinematic way.
Our work is for couples who value authenticity, emotion, and storytelling over traditional posed photography. It is ideal for those planning an intimate wedding or elopement who want a cinematic and meaningful experience that reflects who they truly are. People who have a strong vision and artistic soul, creative people who work in Cinema, Art, or have a strong knowledge of their artistic values
Yes, We offer a range of analog and vintage formats including Super 8, Super 16 film, and early digital camcorders from the 2010s. These formats bring a nostalgic, textured, and cinematic feel to your wedding, creating a unique visual story that blends timeless film aesthetics with modern storytelling.
Booking is simple. You can reach out through the contact form with your wedding details, including location and date. From there, we can connect, discuss your vision, and create a tailored experience that reflects your story.

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NOSTALGIC

NARRATIVE

DISCREET

CANDID

IMPERFECTION

CINEMATIC

OUR APPROACH

”Our purpose is to document real moments, full of emotions, in the most natural way possible, to follow you IN YOUR DREAM DESTINATION AND DELIVER AN ARTISTIC AND TRUE STORY”

We entirely dedicate ourselves to your WEDDING DAY AND ELOPEMENT TALES BY DEEPLY UNDERSTANDING YOUR VOICE AND FEELINGS.

“There is truth, dedication, movement (even the ones that are not gifs) … we can even “smell” how the day was, the temperature, the light, the wind, the sounds.
Thank you! So happy we chose each other.” C&P

HEAR AND READ MORE TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR COUPLES

We cherish a nostalgic, romantic vibe in our wedding photography, capturing timeless moments that evoke deep emotion. These nostalgic elements transform your day into a beautiful, sentimental story, creating memories that last forever.

At our core, we embrace imperfection in wedding photography, believing that raw, unposed moments capture the true essence of love. These beautiful, authentic imperfections create a romantic, timeless atmosphere, reflecting the genuine emotion of your special day.

CINEMATIC, Iconic, Sentimental, Warm, Candid, Spontaneous, Intimate, Poetic, Expressive, IMPERFECT BEAUTY, Chronicler, Journalistic, Unconventional, Humanist, and Discreet.
We travel with you to faraway lands, through 30 different countries with the sole purpose of telling a unique and special Love Story, one that is truly Yours and unlike any other.

Eric-René, French Photographer, GIF Maker, and Super 8 Videographer; and Maria, Mexican Designer, Florist, and Editorial Photographer, based in Porto / Portugal, Europe, during the summer and San Miguel de Allende / Mexico, North America, during the winter. Husband and wife photographers from two continents live most of the time in a sunny place. We travel the world to document your small wedding or an intimate elopement. We are what you would call World Destination Wedding and Portrait Photographer Specialists” or “Documentary Wedding Photographers.” In other words, we are simply here to take genuine, raw photographs of your wedding.

We are emotional, soulful, and creative photographers for non-traditional and shy couples who simply want to enjoy their day. We can express our work with only one word: “storytelling,” in a classical but humanist style.
We are wedding suppliers, but we are not only - We are specialists in small, intimate weddings and elopements. We are also blessed to cover weekday micro-weddings and elopements. We combine your desire for travel with intimate, quiet moments to propose a unique experience.

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PRESENTATION

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“ONE OF THE BEST DESTINATION CINEMATIC STORYTELLERS WORLDWIDE”

MULTI AWARD WINNING DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHERS WITH OVER 270 WEDDINGS

ABOUT

ERIC-REne and Maria

Since July 2014, we have documented your unconventional, intimate wedding, Elopement, Vow Renewal, Escapade, Minimony, Sequel Wedding, Micro-wedding, Virtual Wedding or Adventurous Elopement, Proposal, multicultural or multireligious union, and engagement, and we have seen a lot of love stories, full of joy and emotions. It has a lot of different names, but only the story matters. We are moved by your telling the story of your day in the most natural and genuine way possible. There is no need to spend one hour behind the church with me to take the couple's photographs; we will always value letting you spend time with family and friends. This is your day, not ours.

Most of our couples define themselves as shy in front of the camera. We believe that they simply don’t know how easy it is to spend a few simple moments with their partner in front of our cameras. We will follow you from getting ready to the dance floor in the most natural way possible.
to deliver a poetic and unique vision of the most important day of your life.
We have a lot of experience and expertise traveling around Europe. For the last 8 years, we have covered most of our weddings abroad.

Let the Moments Flow.

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BODAF NEW TALENT EUROPE 2017

WAY UP NORTH FINALIST 2020
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Adventures Luxury Unconventional Cinematic Destination Weddings specializes in Intimate Elopements, Escapades, Marriage Proposals, and Vow Renewals
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Est.2014. Portugal | Spain | Italy | Morocco | Europe | Mexico | South Korea | Egypt | Oman | World.

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