Featured Brazil Wedding Elopement Photographers

Planning for a small marriage ceremony in Brazil? The best Brazil wedding and elopement photographers are members of the Wedding Photojournalist Association. Search this site for links to award-winning, documentary-style wedding images, links to venues, and view photographers by region to find info on their rates and packages.

Page Last Updated January 12th, 2023

Picture of the couple smiling under tossed confetti at La Nos Fundos Event Space - Photo by Rogerio Frota dos Santos
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Rogerio Frota dos Santos, Porto Alegre, Brazil

La Nos Fundos Event Space, Porto Alegre

On a beautiful day, under a canopy of trees, strings of lights, and a shower of tossed confetti, the bride and groom navigate their intimate wedding celebration. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, the couple was joyous with the presence of important guests.

A romantic wedding at La Nos Fundos in Porto Alegre was the perfect setting for a couple's special day. This rustic and intimate space was the ideal choice for...

Bride and groom look at each other in the car outside the Church of Sao Luis Gonzaga, Canoas Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil - Photo by Rogerio Frota dos Santos
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Rogerio Frota dos Santos, Porto Alegre, Brazil

Church of Sao Luis Gonzaga, Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

When this couple was able to escape the pressure of being center stage, they enjoyed an intimate moment together on the way to their reception. During this seemingly normal, mundane experience, they indulged in a romantic moment that was filled with yearning passion.

As is the case with most people who are young and in love, this couple awaited their wedding day with a sense of anticipation and wonder. By hosting their wedding in the...

Sao Paulo bride and groom at their Brazil Church Wedding - Photo by Thiago Gimenes
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Thiago Gimenes, São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo, Brazil Wedding

With the frescoes of the cathedral adding color and creating a raw, authentic atmosphere, the bride and groom recite their vows during the ceremony.  

As a young girl, Vanessa always dreamed of marrying the love of her life in front of the altar at Nossa Senhora do Brasil Church in São Paulo, Brazil. However, as an adult, she knew that she didn't want a wedding ceremony that prioritized grandeur over the beautiful...

Church wedding ceremony of bride and groom at altar saying marriage vows
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Rogerio Frota dos Santos, Porto Alegre, Brazil

Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul Religious Church

As the bride and groom say their vows to one another in front of the altar, their witnesses as well as the priest are captivated by the genuine love and emotion that swells within their words. The priest, in particular, is inspired by their commitment to and passion for one another.

This wedding was proof that the best things in life are worth waiting for. The bride and groom had postponed their wedding plans twice due to the lingering pandemic and the residual restrictions that were...

Brazil bride and groom wedding portrait outside the Hotel Ritta Höppner, Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Rogerio Frota dos Santos, Porto Alegre, Brazil

Hotel Ritta Höppner - Capela dos Anjos - Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul

This portrait taken in the moments before the couple entered their wedding venue showcases the bond that they share. As they gaze into one another's eyes, it's clear that they are focused solely on the other.

In order to create a romantic and intimate atmosphere, this couple opted to host their wedding ceremony at the same location as their wedding proposal in Gramado, Rio Grande du Sol in Brazil. With a small number of guests in attendance, they planned an event that included touches...

Rio Grande do Sul Brazil Wedding Photo of First Kiss by Rogerio Frota dos Santos of Porto Alegre
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Rogerio Frota dos Santos, Porto Alegre, Brazil

Gota D’água Eventos - Porto Alegre - Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil

At Gota D’água Eventos, the first married kiss that seals the beginning of a life together. A beautiful image, where a bridesmaid smiles and gets emotional at the same time. Images like this inspire me to be a documentary wedding photographer, ... beautiful images, ... beautiful moments.

A flower petal church wedding celebration image from Paroquia Nossa Senhora da Paz - Porto Alegre - Rio Grande do Sul - Elopement Photo by Rogerio Frota dos Santos
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Rogerio Frota dos Santos, Porto Alegre, Brazil

Paroquia Nossa Senhora da Paz - Porto Alegre - Rio Grande do Sul

The newlyweds walk hand-in-hand through a shower of rose petals, as their guests congratulate them on their marriage.

In order to keep the focus on the love that they shared for one another and on the sanctity of the sacrament of marriage, this bride and groom opted for a simple yet traditional elopement at a Catholic Church in Porto Alegre, Brazil. 

A first kiss wedding image from a ceremony at Garopaba Beach, Santa Catarina, Brazil - Elopement Photo by Rogerio Frota dos Santos
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Rogerio Frota dos Santos, Porto Alegre, Brazil

Garopaba Beach, Santa Catarina, Brazil

With their bridal party creating a wall of support for them during the ceremony, the bride and groom share their first passionate kiss as husband and wife.

This dazzling couple knew that their wedding had to make a statement — it had to prove that love was bright and powerful, above all else. With that in mind, they planned a vibrant celebration on Garopaba Beach in the State of Santa Catarina in Brazil. It was a day filled with energy, sensuality and romance, one in which every person...

A Nova Friburgo outside wedding ceremony picture - RJ, Brazil Elopement Photography by Bruno Dias Calais
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Bruno Dias Calais, Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Brazilian State of Rio de Janeiro, Nova Friburgo

Clutching Beatriz's hand to his heart, Emanuel seems to soak up all of the love from his bride as the pastor begins to bless them during their wedding ceremony. 

Knowing that their marriage was going to be based on connection and rooted in spirituality, Beatriz and Emanuel planned an outdoor ceremony in an idyllic local in Nova Friburgo in Brazil. Surrounded by the flora and fauna of the region and completely immersed in the moment, the bride and groom allowed their emotions to reign...

BW church entrance wedding image from outside the Metropolitan Cathedral of Maceio, Alagoas - Brazil Photography by Gustavo Sarmento
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Gustavo Sarmento, Maceio, Brazil

Metropolitan Cathedral of Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil

After postponing her wedding day twice, the bride walks triumphantly into the cathedral, where she will finally marry the love of her life. 

This couple originally had plans for a large and lavish wedding with an invite list of more than 250 people. Due to the intended size of their event as well as the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, they postponed their wedding not just once, but twice. Finally, when the realization set in that their dream wedding would not be possible,...

Intimate wedding toasting pic from Casaria Restaurant venue in São Paulo, Brazil - Elopement Image by Thiago Gimenes
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Thiago Gimenes, São Paulo, Brazil

Casaria Restaurant, São Paulo, Brazil

After the ceremony, a big toast for the bride and groom.

COVID19 pandemic turned the life of Katlem and Hermes upside down. They were planning a big wedding, but instead they have to postpone the plans and in the meantime they had a beautiful little baby. One year after the date they originally planned, they did this very intimate ceremony, and a lunch at Casaria, a charming restaurant in São Paulo, Brazil.

Every little...

Elopement Photo from a Beach Wedding in the Rain
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Gustavo Sarmento, Maceio, Brazil

Pousada Reserva do Patacho, Porto de Pedras, Alagoas, Brazil

As she is shielded from the rain, Mari walks gracefully along the beach. The groom looks on in wonder, clearly in awe of his irrepressible bride.

When Mari and Gui began planning their wedding, they knew that they wanted to say their vows to one another on the beach. While they had envisioned a grand affair that included their family members and friends, the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to adjust and revise their plans — three different times. After postponing their wedding over and...

Indoor wedding ceremony image from Maristela Farm, Indaiatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil - Elopement Photography by Eric Corbacho
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Eric Corbacho, São Caetano do Sul, Brazil

Maristela Farm, Indaiatuba, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Catia and Ettore walk hand-in-hand down the aisle after they have been declared husband and wife. After a lifetime of waiting, this couple can finally spend eternity together.

When they were teenagers, Catia and Ettore fell in love — that elusive, young love that can be fleeting. After a brief time spent together, they went their separate ways and forged a path forward as adults. When they met again 30 years later, they knew that they were ready to spend a lifetime together.

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A garden wedding image from Cafe Manollo Restaurant Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil - Elopement Photography by Gustavo Sarmento
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Gustavo Sarmento, Maceio, Brazil

Cafe Manollo Restaurant Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil

The groom incorporates a touch of humor into his vows, which sends the wedding celebrant into fits of laughter. It was clear that joy reigned supreme during this wedding ceremony, which took place under a natural pergola filled with brightly colored sunflowers and pale yellow roses.

The pandemic may have forced this couple to downsize their wedding celebrations, but the emotion and love at the event was anything but minimized. Gathered together at the...

Brazil wedding image with the cross from the Church of Sao Goncalo - Maceio, Alagoas - Elopement Photography by Gustavo Sarmento
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Gustavo Sarmento, Maceio, Brazil

Church of Sao Goncalo - Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil

With the crucifix as the central focal point of the photo symbolizing the couples' faith as central to their relationship, Isadora and Victor recite their wedding vows in front of their immediate family members and friends.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic required Isadora and Victor to re-imagine their wedding day. Despite the fact that it was a smaller and simpler celebration than they had originally planned, they were truly happy to begin their lives together during a moving religious...

A wedding image from a Casa de Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Elopement ceremony - Photography by Clara Sampaio
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Clara Sampaio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Casa de Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

With a panoramic view of Sugarloaf Mountain in the background, Bella and Garett look into each other's eyes as they say their vows.

School sweethearts Bella and Garett knew that they had found a love that would last a lifetime. While their relationship was forged in the United States where they live, they decided to become husband and wife at the Casa de Santa Teresa in the bride's family hometown of Rio de Janeiro, ...

Brazil wedding Photos by Gustavo Lucena
Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Gustavo Lucena, Brasília, Brazil

Private Farm in Brasília - Brazil

Guests are in complete immersion and emotions arise.

Faced with the adverse situation of the pandemic, Ruaro and Bella decided to have their DIY wedding on their own, in a private place of the family, avoiding contact with other people.

The bride and groom, together with their brothers and family, prepared every detail, from the decoration to the small celebration after the ceremony.

The guests were exclusively the families who were already living together. In this way,...

Elopement and Wedding Photographer: Clara Sampaio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Búzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The thrill of celebrating the wedding in front of the sea, with your family and closest friends.

Yes, love has no borders. Neither physical nor spatial. Brazil-USA connection, she from São Paulo, he from New York - they have lived together in New York for more than 7 years and chose Búzios to get married.

Mirella and Rich's elopement wedding was just amazing! What a wonderful surprise to meet Mirella and Rich! Attentive, affectionate, caring, really enlightened people. It is...