BETWEEN FLOWERS by the SINTRA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
When the bride arrives at the Santa Maria Church in Sintra for the wedding ceremony, stepping out of the car with the bouquet in her hand
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The wedding photographer and their opinion about their photographs
A wedding photographer is more than a simple observer — he is someone who lives the moment deeply and has the mission to eternalize it through images. Talking about one of their wedding photographs may seem easy, but for the person behind the lens, there is always a mix of emotions, doubts, and an ever-critical eye.
In this article, I share my perspective as a wedding photographer and reflect on what I feel when revisiting the images I capture on the wedding day, always filled with emotion, beauty, and truth.
The photographer’s dilemma: between critique and emotion
As a wedding photographer, there is always a risk when asked to comment on one of my photos: I might fall into self-praise or, on the other hand, find endless reasons why I could have done better.
But between these two extremes lies the truth of every image: the moment it was made. That’s what happened with the photograph that inspired this text. A fleeting instant, between “I’ve arrived” and “I’m going to meet the one I love.”
Key points that summarise this reflection:
- I don’t usually describe my wedding photographs in detail—not because I lack opinions, but because I prefer them to speak for themselves.
- The risk of overpraising or overcriticising is always present.
- I enjoy the images I capture—they are the reason I want to keep going, photographing the next wedding.
- This particular photograph emerged in a fleeting moment, almost as quick as the bride saying “yes.”
- Sometimes I feel like a benevolent thief of floral arrangements, turning beauty—like flowers or brides into captured light.
The unexpected beauty of wedding photography
The wedding day is full of details that go unnoticed by many but are essential for those trained to find them. A simple floral arrangement can become a memorable image. For me, as a wedding photographer, it’s a privilege to find and document these elements.
I’m, in a way, a collector of visual compositions — someone who steals moments of natural beauty to make them eternal.
What you need to know:
- I rarely describe or analyse my wedding photographs in public.
- Even when I meet with brides and grooms, I talk more about the process than the actual photos.
- I prefer that people view the photographs through their own eyes and emotions.
- Wedding photography has this power: to move without explanations, only presence.
The photographer as a visual storyteller
Each wedding is a unique narrative. My role as a photographer is to observe, anticipate, and capture moments that together tell the story of the wedding day authentically.
No two ceremonies are the same, nor are two perspectives. That’s why every album I deliver reflects the real experience of that bride and groom, and their wedding guests, always through my attentive yet discreet eye.
Reasons to trust a photographer with sensitivity:
- Captures genuine emotions, without forced poses.
- Pays attention to detail, even in the smallest parts of the wedding ceremony.
- Respects the natural flow of the day, without artificial interference.
- Values aesthetics without compromising truth.
Conclusion
Talking about my photographs is a balancing act between humility and pride. I recognise the value of each image not because it is technically perfect but because it holds life, emotion, and meaning. And that, to me, is what defines a great wedding photograph: not the technique, but the truth.
That’s why I keep doing this with passion — capturing what is most beautiful and authentic in every couple’s wedding day.
Book a meeting with me
Would you like to see more of my photographs? Want to browse wedding albums that tell real, emotional stories? Book a meeting with me. I’m available to show you my work and answer all your questions. Photography can wait — your moment cannot. Let’s talk?
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