LUIS EFIGÉNIO
Destination Wedding Photographer
1982
On April 21st 1982, I was born in Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal.
1989
At the age of 7, I did my first photo reportage, during the annual primary school travel, to Dunas de São Jacinto, in Aveiro, Portugal. I brought a camera that my father gave me to document the day. This was also when I met Isabel, now my lovely wife.
1998
At the age of 16, I was already an avid amateur photographer. I made a travel to São Tomé, an African Island. When I saw these photos after development, I made the decision to become a professional photographer.
2000
I went to ESAP to graduate in Photography, Arts and Communication.
2003
I made an internship on a Portuguese National Newspaper “Público” and started my career as a photojournalist.
2009
I shot my fisrt wedding and never stop shooting weddings since.
2016
Exactly 10 Years of start dating Isabel, and after shooting many weddings toghether, we got married ourselves on Novermber 5th.
2017
Awarded TOP 25 in the World by Wedding Photojournalist Association.
2018
Awarded TOP 100 in the World Fearless Pho- tographers.
2022
Nominated one of the best 25 new talent wedding photographers in Europe by BodaF.
I capture moments as they unfold. You just need to enjoy the day!
AWARDS
2017
WEDDING PHOTOJORNALIST ASSOCIATION
Top 25
2018
FEARLESS PHOTOGRAPHERS
Top 100
2022
BODAF EUROPE
Nominated best 25 new talent in Europe
FAQ
As soon as possible. I limited myself to shoot up to 24 wedding a year. Some dates are booked 2 years ahead. To secure a date we require that you sign the contract and pay a booking fee.
How soon chould I book?
30% on booking
50% up to 1 month to the wedding
20% on Online Gallery Deliver
What is the payment plan?
You bet I do! Nothing excited me more than the opportunity to shoot a destination wedding or elopement. .
Do you photograph internationally?