BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER PORTO

Cinematic and Intuitive

French wedding photographer based in Europe during summer and Mexico during Winter. I cover small and Intimate weddings in Porto and travel all over Europe and the world to cover your Wedding or Elopement in the most natural and journalistic way possible.

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Welcome

Welcome

Specialized in small and intimate weddings and elopements all over Europe, with more than 220 weddings in the last 8 years.

I focus on telling the story of your wedding day in the most natural way possible. My approach is cinematic, epic, organic, and unstaged but still, you will receive thousands of images of your big day to revive it from details to strong family and portrait shots.

If you are creative, want to enjoy your day with friends and family, and are shy in front of the camera but still value photography, I will be the perfect choice for the most important day of your life.

I am a gif maker, photographer, and videographer using modern technology cameras and more nostalgic video cameras Super 8, camcorder, analog 35mm, and small disposable cameras to give you a different experience.

It is more than photography.

PHOTOGRAPHER FOR SMALL AND INTIMATE WEDDINGS, ELOPEMENTS, COUPLE STORIES

Welcome to my website

I am so delighted to see you on my website, let’s talk about your wedding and create a small but deep connection

As Porto Wedding Photographer, 

Thank you so much for your visit to my website. If you are looking for a wedding photographer with an alternative approach to a journalistic way, fine art, and storytelling, you are definitely on the page you were looking for.

I am a French destination wedding photographer and love to travel all around the world. 
I am so passionate about this place that I want to have more opportunities to show what I am able to do for your D-day.

It will be my great pleasure to have a minute of your attention to have a look at my work, have a look at my previous weddings abroad. 
I am based in Europe but it is always a pleasure to go to Porto and be able to do my passion and have a wonderful time with creative people. 

If you wish to join me, it will be my pleasure to hear from you. May I ask you to send me a message and I will answer you right away (usually within 24 hours) and see if there is a potential way to work for the most important day of your life?

If you want to visit my latest stories, and my portfolio, know more about my testimonials from my couples, about me, about my vision, my latest obsession, my journey for the coming season, or simply contact me.

Thank you so much and Welcome.

Best Porto Wedding and Elopement Photography Service.


VISUAL STORYTELLER

SINCE 2014

AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE


Featured Elopements...

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT
GETTING MARRIED OR ELOPING IN PORTO


Check out this FAQ to get started!
The most common questions our couples ask for


YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS HERE

Where to organize your Wedding or Elopement in Porto?

If you have always dreamed of traveling within Porto, Portugal is one of the top destinations you should consider for your elopement, due to its magnificent countryside and coastline. As an experienced elopement photographer, I have photographed many beautiful elopements here for couples forgoing traditional weddings and embracing their spirit of adventure.

Porto is one of the top elopement destinations in Portugal; a country with a lot of history, great weather/cuisine, and amazing traditions. You’ll be overwhelmed with choices for beautiful places to elope in this place, from the big cities full of character and atmosphere to the magical forests.   The possibilities for breathtaking locations are endless.

You can find some of the best wedding venues for your Wedding Or Elopement.


FREE GUIDES FOR COUPLES

Please find some guides for your wedding day.

BEST TIMES OF YEAR TO GET MARRIED OR ELOPE IN PORTO

Monthly Average Temperatures and Precipitation

 
Average min and max temperatures in Porto, Portugal
Average water temperatures in Porto, Portugal
 

A bit of History about Porto.

Porto or Oporto is the second-largest city in Portugal, the capital of the Porto District, and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas. Porto city proper, which is the entire municipality of Porto, is small compared to its metropolitan area, with an estimated population of just 231,962 people in a municipality with only 41.42 km2. Porto's metropolitan area has around 1.7 million people (2021) in an area of 2,395 km2 (925 sq mi) making it the second-largest urban area in Portugal. It is recognized as a global city with a Gamma + rating from the Globalization and World Cities Research Network.

Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European centers, and its core was proclaimed a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996, as the "Historic Centre of Porto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar". The historic area is also a National Monument of Portugal. The western part of its urban area extends to the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean. Its settlement dates back many centuries when it was an outpost of the Roman Empire. Its combined Celtic-Latin name, Portus Cale, has been referred to as the origin of the name Portugal, based on transliteration and oral evolution from Latin. In Portuguese, the name of the city includes a definite articleo Porto ("the port" or "the harbor"), which is where its English name "Oporto" comes from.

Port wine, one of Portugal's most famous exports, is named after Porto, since the metropolitan area, and in particular, the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, were responsible for the packaging, transport, and export of fortified wine. In 2014 and 2017, Porto was elected The Best European Destination by the Best European Destinations Agency] Porto is on the Portuguese Way path of the Camino de Santiago.

In 1996, UNESCO recognized Porto's historic center as a World Heritage Site. Among the architectural highlights of the city, Porto Cathedral is the oldest surviving structure, together with the small romanesque Church of Cedofeita, the gothic Igreja de São Francisco (Church of Saint Francis), the remnants of the city walls, and a few 15th-century houses. The baroque style is well represented in the city in the elaborate gilt work interior decoration of the churches of St. Francis (São Francisco) and St. Claire (Santa Clara), the churches of Mercy (Misericórdia) and of the Clerics (Clérigos), the Episcopal Palace of Porto, and others. The neoclassicism and romanticism of the 19th and 20th centuries also added interesting monuments to the landscape of the city, like the magnificent Stock Exchange Palace (Palácio da Bolsa), the Hospital of Saint Anthony, the Municipality, the buildings in the Liberdade Square and the Avenida dos Aliados, the tile-adorned São Bento railway station and the gardens of the Crystal Palace (Palácio de Cristal). A guided visit to the Palácio da Bolsa, and in particular, the Arab Room is a major tourist attraction.

Many of the city's oldest houses are at risk of collapsing. The population in Porto municipality dropped by nearly 100,000 since the 1980s, but the number of permanent residents in the outskirts and satellite towns has grown strongly.

Porto features a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (KöppenCsb), with influences of an oceanic climate (Cfb) like northern Spain. As a result, its climate shares many characteristics with the warm, dry Mediterranean climates of southern Europe and the wet marine west coast climates of the North Atlantic, providing it with warm, dry summers and mild, rainy winters. Cool and rainy days can, occasionally, interrupt the dry season. These occasional summer rainy periods may last a few days and are characterized by showers and cool temperatures around 20 °C (68 °F) in the afternoon. The annual precipitation is high and concentrated in the winter months, making Porto one of the wettest major cities in Europe and the wettest major city with a Mediterranean climate. However, long periods with warmer temperatures and sunny days are frequent even during the rainiest months.

Summers are typically sunny, with average temperatures between 16 and 26 °C (61 and 79 °F), but can rise to as high as 38 °C (100 °F) during occasional heat waves. During such heatwaves, the humidity remains quite low. Nearby beaches are often windy and usually cooler than urban areas. Summer average temperatures are a few degrees cooler than those expected in more continentally Mediterranean-influenced Portuguese cities because of the oceanic influence.

Winter temperatures typically range between 6 °C (43 °F) early in the morning and 15 °C (59 °F) in the afternoon, but rarely drop below 0 °C (32 °F) at night. The weather is often rainy for long stretches, although prolonged sunny periods do occur.

SO NICE TO MEET YOU, I AM ERIC-RENÉ
Couple Sessions - Weddings - Elopements - Portraitures - Engagements and Proposals Photographer


I am the guy behind the lens. I am a full-time dreamer, documenter, film lover, traveler, and definitely not a traditional wedding photographer. I want to document Real Stories in the most natural, relaxed, and journalistic way possible.


Awards and announcements : 

RANGEFINDER RISING STAR IN THE WEDDING INDUSTRY IN 2019 WORLDWIDE
BODAF NEW TALENT EUROPE WINNER 2017.
JUNEBUG BEST OF THE BEST 2016 & 2017.
TOP 50 BEST UK PHOTOGRAPHER 2019 GOHEN.
BEST ELOPEMENT OF THE YEAR (SECOND PLACE).
MEMBER OF THE WEDDING COLLECTIVE FROM 2015 TO 2018 (BEFORE MOVING TO PORTUGAL).
WRITER AT BACKSTAGE MAGAZINE
CREATOR OF RESONANCE INSPIRATION
CREATOR OF MY BIG WORKSHOP



Specialized in Wedding and Elopement Coverage since 2014.

My Philosophy in a Few Words :

Real Stories - Intimate - Journalistic - Real Stories - Poetic - Cinematic - Discreet - Non-Traditional - Simplicity.

Photography Service for all kinds of Intimate Weddings and Elopements

Barn Wedding - Church Wedding - Religious Wedding - Hacienda Wedding - Finca Wedding - Lake Wedding - Rooftop Wedding - Rainy Wedding - Sunset Wedding - Winter Wedding - Backyard Wedding - Beach Wedding - Forest Wedding - Island Wedding -Outdoor Wedding - Ranch Wedding - Mexican Wedding - Vineyard Wedding - Circus Wedding - Indian Wedding - Chinese Wedding - Asian Wedding - Japanese Wedding - Punjabi Wedding - Korean Wedding - Same-Sex Wedding - Vietnamese Wedding - Greek Wedding - Lebanese Wedding - Scottish Wedding - British Wedding - Urban Wedding - Country Side Wedding - Jewish Wedding - Orthodox Wedding - New Orleans Wedding - Russian Wedding - Moroccan Wedding - Interfaith Wedding - Civil Wedding - African Wedding.

What is next? Simply contact me to create a simple but deep connection

At ericrenepenoy@gmail.com


Contact Eric-René.

ericrenepenoy@gmail.com

Based in Europe from March to October.
Based in Mexico from October to March.


Any Questions?

Consult the FAQ


Meet me on my journey

 

THE COLLECTION STARTS AT 1590 EUROS.

I offer 3 different wedding packages which come with variable hours, prints, or albums.
I can sometimes offer discounts for midweek weddings.
Please contact me and you will receive a lot of information regarding the packages.

Please fill out your details and I will get in touch with you shortly. Thanks to let me know your wedding dates and your name, phone number, and email address. If your event concerns a Wedding, Engagement, Honeymoon, Trash the dress, or Portrait. I would love to read your comments if you wish. 

You can also contact me on Instagram @ericrene.penoy


Booking

PRICING

STARTING PRICE
ELOPEMENTS
FROM 1590 Euros

STARTING PRICE
LIFESTYLE
FROM 250
Euros

STARTING PRICE
WEDDINGS
FROM 2190 Euros

ARE YOU PLANNING A SPECIAL EVENT IN YOUR LIFE IN PORTO? PLEASE CONTACT ME.

ARE YOU OPEN TO BEING INSPIRED BY ANOTHER DESTINATION?


Emotional Photographer documenting emotional Weddings.

Since July 2014, I document your intimate wedding, Minimony, Sequel Wedding, Micro wedding or Adventurous Elopement, proposal, and engagement and I have seen a lot of love stories, full of joy and emotions. It has a lot of different names but only the story matters. I am moved by telling the story of your day in the most natural and genuine way possible. No need to spend one hour behind the church with me to take the couple's photographs, I will always value letting you spend time with family and friends. This is your day, not mine.

Most of my couples define themselves as shy in front of the camera, I believe simply they don’t know how easy it is to spend a few simple moments with their partner in front of my camera. I 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.
I have a lot of experience and expertise in traveling around Europe mostly. For the last 6 years, I have covered most of my weddings abroad and overseas.


I believe I can help you with my experience and advice for a perfect wedding day. I have prepared some articles to help you to find the right place to get married or to be inspired in some places like Spain, The Balearic Islands such as Ibiza, Mallorca,… Mexico, Morocco, and of course Portugal. I have also written an article about the most underrated locations in Europe to have your small and intimate wedding with friends.

  • Where to get married in the Balearic Islands? HERE

  • Where to get married in Morocco? HERE

  • Where to get married in Mexico? HERE

  • Where to get married in Spain? HERE

  • Where to get married in Portugal? HERE

  • More articles to come … HERE

Looking for more Inspiration and Locations for your Wedding or Elopement?

If you are still considering other options in Europe, check out :

  • Where to Elope (30+ Best European Locations for your Elopement & Top Underrated Wedding Locations in Europe you should consider. HERE

What About COVID-19?

Learn about how the Covid 19 Corona Virus has changed the face of the wedding industry but not only HERE


My Visual Experience :

With years of experience photographing my couples in beautiful locations across the world, I have brought together some valuable ideas and tips to help with elopement planning as well as for those planning larger weddings. I have covered over 200 Weddings in the last 8 years and they are all different. I have prepared a Succession of Articles dedicated to you. Please click on the article of your choice to learn more about it:

  • Top Outfit Ideas for your Intimate Couple Session HERE

  • Top 10 Tips to Plan your Intimate Wedding. HERE

  • What is an Elopement? HERE

  • Top 8 Tips to plan your Elopement. HERE

  • Top 5 Reasons to Elope. HERE

  • Eloping: With or Without guests and family? HERE

  • Top 10 Activities to do on your Elopement Day. HERE

  • What is the difference between an Elopement, a Minimony, and a Micro wedding? How to choose what is the best for you? HERE

  • What is a Virtual / Online Wedding? HERE