Welcome June: and engagement sessions
//EN// In a return to her creative corner, the author writes about engagement sessions, sharing the creative process behind these experiences. She reflects on the first couple of the 2026 season, the development of the concept, and the way she guides couples throughout the session with a film-inspired approach and a focus on the creative process.
Bem-vindo Junho: e as sessões de solteiros
//PT// Num regresso ao seu cantinho criativo, a autora escreve sobre as sessões de solteiros (engagement sessions), partilhando o processo criativo por detrás destas experiências. Reflete sobre o primeiro casal da temporada de 2026, a construção da ideia, a forma como guia os noivos durante a sessão, com uma abordagem inspirada no cinema e no processo criativo.
ELOPEMENT: The Best-Kept Secrets
// ENG // In the midst of a week marked by a blackout in Portugal and Spain, the author reflects on silence and nature — and how this atmosphere inspired her to write about elopements. She explains the historical roots of the term and how today’s elopements are about intimacy, adventure, and meaningful experiences. She paints a vivid picture of what an elopement in Portugal might look like and emphasizes the crucial role that photo and video teams play in capturing — and helping shape — these unique moments.
ELOPEMENT: Os Segredos mais bem guardados
// PT // Numa semana marcada por um apagão, a autora decidiu desligar-se do ruído habitual e inspirar-se nos sons da natureza para escrever sobre elopements. Explica a origem deste tipo de casamento íntimo e aventureiro, e como continua a ser uma escolha cheia de significado para casais que procuram autenticidade. Partilha ideias para um elopement em Portugal, sugestões de locais mágicos e destaca o papel essencial da fotografia e do vídeo — não só como registo, mas como parte ativa da experiência.
Bride’s Morning Light: A Preparation Playlist
//ENG// With her usual cappuccino by her side, the author shares a carefully curated playlist designed for the bride’s getting-ready moment. A continuous sensory experience, this musical journey flows from delicate introspection to bold celebration. Featuring artists like RY X, Jamie XX, Billie Eilish, Sade, and Miley Cyrus, the selection embodies femininity, emotional presence, and power. More than just background music, this is a sonic moodboard — dreamy, cinematic, and deeply intentional. A soundtrack for the beginning of a day that deserves to be remembered.
