Timeless Romance at Palácio da Bacalhôa
After their ceremony, while the guests made their way to the reception venue, this beautiful couple chose to stop at Palácio da Bacalhôa for an intimate photoshoot, a peaceful interlude filled with love, laughter, and elegance.
Choosing a separate location for couple portraits, especially at a historical site like this, allows for a quieter, more cinematic atmosphere, and Palácio da Bacalhôa was simply perfect. The architecture, gardens, and iconic tile panels offered a blend of art, history, and serenity that complemented their classic style beautifully.
Located just outside Lisbon, Palácio da Bacalhôa is one of Portugal’s most exquisite estates, a place where wine and art meet, surrounded by vineyards and 15th- and 16th-century Portuguese tiles that evoke Moorish influences. From the lake house to the lush gardens, every corner breathes timeless charm and offers endless inspiration for romantic wedding portraits.
This session perfectly captured their connection — intimate, joyful, and deeply genuine — framed by one of Portugal’s most enchanting historical settings.
Both got ready in traditional Portuguese houses, simple yet full of charm, the kind that makes you instantly feel at home, reminding us that beauty lies in authenticity and genuine emotions.
The Palácio da Bacalhôa is home to the oldest dated tile in Portugal, a rare piece of history that reflects the country’s deep artistic heritage. Surrounded by these centuries-old azulejos, every frame feels infused with timeless beauty and a sense of connection to the past.
CINEMATIC & EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Capturing light, emotions & timeless connections between people and places.
Every image is crafted to feel cinematic yet deeply authentic — blending movement, emotion, and atmosphere. My approach combines editorial composition with documentary storytelling, creating photographs that are elegant, intentional, and filled with soul.
Back at the venue, we created a few portraits with a more editorial flair — mixing flash lighting and the subtle distortion of a wide-angle lens to add depth and movement. These images captured the couple’s modern elegance while keeping the cinematic essence that defined their day.
ABOUT CÁTIA REGINA
Wedding Photographer based in Sintra, Portugal
I’m Cátia Regina — the eye and heart behind Regina Wedding Photographer. For me, wedding photography is more than documenting a day; it’s about telling a story through light, emotion, and atmosphere.
My style blends cinematic storytelling with an editorial approach, creating images that feel timeless, honest, and full of soul. I’m endlessly inspired by human connection and the beauty of real moments — those that unfold naturally, between laughter, movement, and quiet emotion.
Each couple, each story, and each landscape in Portugal offers a new way to see and feel — and that’s what keeps my work alive.
