Algarve couple and engagement photographer
capturing love, the most important thing in this life
I love to romanticize everything. Special stories deserve to be captured in a special way. Whether it’s couples or big families, memories are meant to be preserved, kept for years and years, and remembered for generations
Starting at €300
What are the next steps?
Everything sounds lovely!
The first and most important step is to contact me — you can send me an email or fill out my questionnaire
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Now it's time for us to chat! I want to get to know you and understand how you envision your session!
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Let’s make it official and book your session! At this stage, you’ll need to send the deposit to secure your day and slot!
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Uh uh! I'm very excited to meet you and create beautiful photographs for you! Relax until your session and don’t be nervous—I’ll be there for you!
FAQ
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Your questions,
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I’m a really relaxed person; no one is born knowing how to pose. I know some people don’t love being in photos, but I’ll help you create fun and romantic memories
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You don’t need to know how to pose! Natural photos aren’t about poses—they’re about enjoying the moment. I definitely want to create a lovely and relaxed experience for you. Photos shouldn’t feel like a sacrifice; they’re fun and memorable. I’ll guide you step by step during the session
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Yes, yes! I want you to have the best experience, from booking the session to receiving the photos. I’ll send you three location options depending on where you’ll be or based on what you want. As for the outfit, I’ll send you some suggestions to help you choose the perfect outfit.
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The maximum delivery time for the gallery is 3 weeks. The number of photos varies, but it usually ranges between 100 and 150.
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The photographs are delivered, already edited, through a private online gallery. This is an easy way to access and download your photos!
Messages with
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"Ahhhh I love it I love it!! 🙆🏻♀️ the light, the colors and your framing 💛thank you for documenting this chapter in our lives it's so precious and I can't wait to share it! You have a gift and I hope that keeps you going on dry seasons 🙆🏻♀️ I'll add you as a collaborator for when I do post them (can't wait to do so)! Love the morning shots, the tram shots (everything really) - hahha I'm so teary looking at it. So blessed with good light, and this was rly what I had in mind when I wanted an old town shoot 💛💛”
Lynette & James
"Catarina!!! We are overwhelmed and over the moon with how these came out!!! We can't even pick favorites to post or share!! Also everyone keeps asking about our trip and we've said the photoshoot with you was one of the highlights because we had so much fun! You've outdone yourself! We've done a few photo sessions but working with you was the easiest, most enjoyable experience! It was one of the highlights of our trip and receiving the most beautiful pictures was such a lovely bonus. We are OBSESSED with our photos, you really captured us and how happy and natural we felt! We haven't stopped getting compliments on the photos and i can't wait to print them off and hang them in our home. Thank you so so much!”
Abi & Eric
“It was an absolute pleasure to have Catarina Diniz photograph our family in Lagos! The moment I reached out to her to inquire, she responded to all my emails immediately and made booking a photo session a breeze.
Catarina made the shoot very fun and relaxing for us and got tons of smiles and laughter from our 4 year old daughter. A few hours after the photoshoot, Catarina delivered us a “sneakpeak” video of small clips captured during the session which I thought was a sweet gesture since we were so excited to see the photos. Not only is Catarina talented in her work but she is patient, kind and professional.
Our photos turned out beautiful just as expected and her vision in every photo is unlike any other photographers I’ve ever seen! Thank you so much Catarina from the bottom of my heart. We could not have been happier with our experience and the photos we have received! “
Karmen & Victor & Madsion
"Dear Catarina, we wanted to express our gratitude for the incredible maternity photoshoot experience you provided. Your talent and expertise exceeded our highest expectations, capturing such precious moments for us and making sure we were comfortable throughout. These photos will be cherished for a lifetime, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Your extra efforts did not go unnoticed and made our experience truly special. Thank you!!!"
Jessika & TJ
"I can't 🥹 You are truly a magician! These are the most beautiful photos I have ever seen, and they are ours. 😭❤️ I don't know how you did it. I'm over the moon happy that we have these moments captured. You are an amazing photographer and such a sweet and kind person. Thank you so, so much for this ❤️ A kind thank you from Sandis as well, he is also amazed with the photos."
Anna & Sandis
"Hello Catarina ✨ We received the gallery and we are simply FANS of the photos! They are wonderful, full of love, and we can relive every moment just by looking at them 🥹💖 We loved the shooting moment, we felt very comfortable with you, and it was truly an amazing experience. Thank you so much for capturing this special phase of our lives. Without a doubt, when the time comes for our family photoshoot, you will be the first person we will call 🤍 Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all your care and dedication 🙏✨ Big kisses"
Mariline & Patrick
"Catarina did such an amazing job capturing some special moments with my husband during my pregnancy. She was very kind and easy to work with. She offered many suggestions on locations and helped us find a spot that we were so impressed with. She was very timely with getting our photos back to us and even sent us a preview video early on. I highly recommend working with her for all your photography needs! The photos turned out even better than we could have imagined!"
Amy & Harrison
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Catarina Diniz Photographer is a wedding photographer based in the Algarve, Portugal. She is also available throughout Portugal and worldwide. Her focus is on capturing the raw love and true passion between two beautiful soulmates!