For couples who feel deeply, live intentionally and aren't afraid to be real.

Wedding couple, she in a lace dress with floral details, he in a suit, in a vineyard, in black and white.

Drawing of two stamps featuring mountainous landscapes, trees, a road, and symbolism of day and night with the sun and moon.

We're Ruben and Joana, documentary wedding photographers and videographers from Portugal.

We capture weddings the way they truly unfold: without poses, performances or pretending.
Because love isn't perfect - it's emotional, messy, quiet, loud and deeply human.

our portfolio

Outdoor wedding couple, the woman smiling, crying and touching her face, while the man, seen from behind, is wearing a suit.

Documentary first

A relaxed, documentary-style approach rooted in real moments over perfect poses. Our goal is to create images that you can feel and hold on to forever.

Guidance when you need it, space when you don't. We create a safe space where you can be your most authentic, unfiltered self. We want you to enjoy your day to the fullest knowing you can trust us to capture all the happiness you’ve felt.

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Earth-rooted storytelling

Inspired by nature and grounded in emotion, where the landscape becomes more than just a backdrop. We focus on being present and honest, on embracing the imperfect and the unpredictable in being human.

We strive to capture all the real and unexpected that is present in the in-between moments that make up life.

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Man with sunglasses and a beard holding a woman with dark hair and a serene expression, both sitting on the floor, with a wall in the background.

Collage of photos of different people on various occasions, including outdoor landscapes, a black-and-white portrait, and a couple posing with a dog, all in diverse settings.

Hi! We’re Ruben and Joana

Together for 12 years, we’ve been growing alongside each other and building a life rooted in intention, honesty and kindness.

We care about connection, about presence, about feelings over aesthetics.

Deeply connected to nature, we find inspiration in the outdoors - it’s what fuels our souls and our art and what teaches us to stay present and enjoy every fleeting moment.

We’re drawn to real moments — the quiet, the chaotic, and everything in between.

It’s how we see the world.
And how we choose to remember it.

our story

Featured stories

Name written in white cursive letters on a black background, reading "Maria & Fábio."

Wedding couple celebrating in nature, with floral decorations and a wooden structure, while someone takes a photo.

Text in red cursive letters on a black background reading "Lila & João."

Wedding couple in black and white, the man kissing the woman on the cheek, outdoors.

Young people talking on the street in front of a building, with a yellow bus in the background.

Text in white calligraphy reading "Joana & Nick" on a black background.

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"On the wedding day, we felt very comfortable, including the groom who is more shy and doesn't speak Portuguese. The results exceeded our expectations and the guests loved it too."

— Teresa & Marcel
"Não há palavras nem avaliação suficiente para demonstrar o nosso agradecimento e carinho ao Rúben. Desde o primeiro contacto que sentimos uma enorme empatia por isso não tivemos qualquer dúvida que depositaríamos a reportagem fotográfica do nosso casamento ao seu cuidado."

— Inês & António
"Even after the first call you could feel that he is different from your typical “i am the best” wedding photographer. Ruben felt like a friend who you’ve known all this time and who is coming to the wedding. On the day itself he was so incredibly encouraging, helpful and committed. We had a brilliant time with him."

— Mandy & Roman
"A ti Rúben, pelo incansável trabalho e amizade, e a ti Joana, por teres sido não só uma excelente profissional mas uma amiga nos momentos de maior nervosismo, um enorme obrigado!"

— Ana & Daniel