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Documentary wedding photography — with a little help when you need it.

Natural, unposed and true to life. We keep the moments nobody staged, and when a little guidance helps, we give simple prompts, then step back.

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Two brides walking hand in hand through a garden with lavender
Inês & ClaraProvence
Two grooms smiling at each other outdoors in Sintra
Mateo & JonasSintra
Our approach

We document first. We guide when it helps.

Real moments lead: hugs, happy chaos and everything in between. No staging, no fuss. You live the day; we keep it as it happens.

When a little direction helps, for portraits, a quiet ten minutes or a family photo, we give simple prompts: where to stand, how to use the light, what to do with your hands. Then we step back so everything stays natural.

  • The two of youGetting ready, the ceremony, the quiet moments in between.
  • Your guestsReactions, hugs, the friend who cried first.
  • The detailsRings, letters, flowers, the table you spent weeks on.
  • The partySpeeches, first dance, the dance floor until late.
Two grooms in suits celebrating outdoors
Nobody asked them to smile.17:40

No staging. Just two people who had a very good day.

Stories

Weddings and elopements we were invited to

Every couple is welcome here: two brides, two grooms, bride and groom, and everyone in between.

Showing all 5 stories.

Prompts, not poses

What we actually say when you ask for help

A prompt gives you something to do or say, so your body and face do the rest. A pose tells you where to put your chin. We prefer the first.

We use prompts for portraits, family photos and the quieter ten minutes after the ceremony. The rest of the day, we simply document.

  1. Walk towards us and tell each other the most chaotic moment of planning.

    Why it worksWalking gives your bodies something to do; the story gives your faces something real. You’ll laugh before you reach us.

  2. Step into the window light and forget we’re here for a minute.

    Why it worksGood light does half the work. A minute of quiet lets your shoulders drop, and the camera disappears.

  3. Hold hands. Don’t place them, just hold them.

    Why it worksPlaced hands look placed. Holding hands is a habit, so it looks like you.

  4. Whisper what you’re most looking forward to tonight.

    Why it worksWhispering pulls you close without anyone arranging you, and the reaction is always honest.

  5. Forehead to forehead. Breathe out together.

    Why it worksOne slow breath resets a nervous face in seconds. It’s a small pause in a loud day.

  6. Go back to your guests. We’ll find you.

    Why it worksSome of the best portraits happen when you’re not posing at all. You live it; we follow.

Close-up of two grooms in pale blue suits holding hands, in soft natural colour
Our edit

Colour that still looks right in ten years

We edit for how the day felt, not for this season’s trend.

  • True-to-life colourWarm, natural and balanced. Skies stay blue, suits stay their colour.
  • Clean skin tonesEvery skin tone looks like itself. Subtle retouching, never plastic.
  • Gentle contrastSoft light stays soft; shadows keep their detail.
  • No heavy filtersNo presets that date your photos. Film-inspired, never film-faked.
What you receive

Your gallery, and how fast it arrives

Every gallery is carefully edited, high-resolution and watermark-free.

50+Photos per hour

With Build Your Day, our hourly coverage for elopements and smaller weddings.

500–1000Edited photos

With The Full Story, a full day of documentary coverage with no hour limit.

First daysSneak peek

A first look at your photos in the first days, highlights in a few days.

3 weeksFull gallery

Carefully edited and retouched, delivered in three weeks.

OnlinePrivate gallery

Ready fast, with easy sharing and downloads for you and your guests.

DroneFrom above

Aerial photos where it’s legal and safe, included in The Full Story.

The photographers

Who will be there with a camera

Meet the whole team
Serg, documentary wedding photographer, on a beach with his family

Serg

Documentary wedding photographer

The real energy of your day: hugs, happy chaos and all the in-between moments.
Alex, documentary wedding photographer, outdoors at golden hour

Alex

Documentary wedding photographer

Minimal direction, real moments, clean and timeless colour.
Alex, portrait and wedding photographer, holding a camera

Alex

Portrait & wedding photographer

Connection, movement and honest light, with a natural-first edit.
Viktoria, documentary wedding photographer, with her camera

Viktoria

Documentary photographer · film

People first, photos second. She mostly shoots on film for its pace and texture.
Kind words

They captured our wedding perfectly and authentically, exactly the way we felt at every stage of the day.

James and James · photographed by Serg & Alex

We were looking for a wedding photographer who could capture our emotions in a documentary style, guide us through poses if needed, and photograph not only us but also our guests, the wedding details, and the party. Serg, along with the second photographer, Alex, delivered all of this and more.

We could not be happier with the photos. They captured our wedding perfectly and authentically, exactly the way we felt at every stage of the day. All the little details looked even more beautiful in the images, and the editing style was absolutely stunning. They are so talented at capturing both posed and candid moments. We are honestly having the hardest time choosing our favorites because we love so many of them.

Coordination was smooth from our first contact through the website to the day-of logistics across multiple locations. Serg and Alex were professional, punctual, and easy to work with.

We highly recommend Serg if you want a photographer who is talented, thoughtful, and truly understands how to tell the story of your day. Thank you again so much.

James and James

Photography prices

By the hour, the full day, or the whole weekend

All prices & add-ons
Mini · hourly

Build Your Day

from€1,490

For elopements, smaller weddings or part of the day.

  • Up to 5 hours · €1,490
  • 6 hours · €1,740
  • 7 hours · €1,990
  • 8 hours · €2,240
Most couples choose this

The Full Story

€2,990€2,490

Full day, no hour limit: from preparations to the dance floor, so you never worry about the clock.

  • 500–1000 edited photos
  • Pre-wedding consult
  • Drone where legal & safe
Signature · 2–3 days

The Whole Weekend

from€4,370

The Full Story plus a second photographer on the wedding day and the days around it.

  • 2 days · €4,370
  • 3 days · €4,970

Booking deposit 20% · Travel to and from your venue is included.

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Tell us about your day. We reply within 24 hours.

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Photo credits (Pexels): Kampus Production, Leeloo The First, Polina Tankilevitch, Wallace Araujo, Bárbara Marques, and Pexels contributors. Team portraits: We Were Invited.