Algarve Wedding & Elopement Photographer
for free spirits and wild-hearted couples
Algarve Wedding Photography for Freedom Seekers
I’m Elena, a wedding and elopement photographer based in the Algarve. I capture soulful love stories filled with emotion, movement, connection… and usually a lot of laughter.
I work with couples who want their day to feel meaningful and relaxed, not overly staged or stiff.
Before I begin, I invite you to pause and set an intention as a simple moment to arrive in your body and connect with each other (and me). From there, I gently guide when needed and quietly photograph the real stuff: the joyful chaos, the quiet moments, the in-between magic.
Soulful, natural wedding photography in the Algarve – full of feeling, light, and a little wild magic
What I Offer:
💐 Elopements and intimate weddings in Portugal
💍 Couple & proposal sessions
👰 Destination wedding photography across Europe
✨ Natural direction with zero awkward energy
❤️ Dreamy edits that celebrate authenticity
My photography style
Soulful and natural photography with a documentary feel. Warm and dreamy.
I love good light, real emotion, and people who aren’t afraid to laugh or cry on camera.
I don’t smooth your skin until it looks plastic, or reshape your face. I photograph you as you are, at your most beautiful: present, connected, and glowing.
About Elena
I’m a wedding and elopement photographer based in the Algarve, living between orange and mango trees, three cheeky cats, and two naughty dogs (all male). I photograph couples who want their wedding to feel real, not like a staged shoot.
I’m bubbly and warm, but I’ll admit: small talk drains me. I like to talk about life, our childhood traumas, and how we overcame them. I love long hikes, mindfulness and fantasy books (though lately it’s been a lot of self-help books). I binge-watch Netflix series, but only when I travel.
I’ll probably cry behind the camera at some point on your day.
Client Love
Elena is one of the most talented photographers I know, with a strong artistic sense, positive & comforting attitude, and a very professional approach. Going back to the first photos she ever took for me more than a decade ago, they still look up to date, having a smooth and stylish finish. She also took our wedding photos, which captured the day so beautifully and felt truly us. She’s always my first choice for my special occasions!
Yoana
I cannot recommend Elena enough! She photographed our wedding, and not only is she incredibly talented behind the camera, but she also brought such a calming, joyful energy to our day. It felt like having a close friend around who just happened to be capturing every beautiful moment. The photos turned out absolutely stunning – natural, vibrant, and full of emotion. If you’re looking for a photographer who is professional, creative, and genuinely cares about making your day special, look no further.
Michaela
If you’re looking for a special moment to be captured or simply a photoshoot on the beach… Elena is your go to person! Not only was she so kind and respectful, but she genuinely cared in making us feel comfortable throughout the whole process. We started off with a couple minutes of meditation which helped ease our nerves! She captured my secret proposal better than what I could have envisioned it! She’s a natural behind the lenses. Not only do I trust her for our future photo shoots when we’re back in the area but also we gained a new friend in her! Please check her out!! Definitely a 10/10 experience. Elena was lovely and her aura radiates very bright!