Wind in your hair, sun-kissed skin, waves crushing, hearts beating.
Nervous excitement and promises for an eternity together, blessed by all the elements.
Welcome to your Adventure Elopement era! I am Christie (Krystallenia / Krysta), a traveller, reader and mostly a lover of life itself. It’s my honour to guide you during this fabulous journey!
With a romantic editorial (candid editorial) eye, I approach photography through storytelling, cinematic aesthetic and presence. But most of all, I want my couples to feel grounded, stay connected to each other and have fun. I can’t photoshop happiness, but I can guide you through the right places on the right time so as to create stunning frames while you are actually having the fun of your life, with the love of your life.
I’m used to clicking with the tempo of a day, adjusting as plans evolve, and staying present and responsive throughout. I mostly love to shape the light in ways that will make you feel beautiful and flattered and in perfect symphony with our surroundings.
Your memories are priceless – but here’s what to expect in terms of investment:
PHOTOGRAPHY + VIDEO COLLECTIONS
COLLECTION I – THE ESCAPE
Half-Day Coverage / Up to 4 Hours
€3,800
- Up to 4 hours of coverage
- One lead photographer + one videographer
- Explore nearby locations freely within your time
- Carefully edited photo gallery delivered online
- Short film (3-5 minutes, fully edited, vows included)
- Drone footage (photo + video)
- Next day photo sneak peeks
- Up to two pre-elopement planning calls to map out the day together
COLLECTION II – THE JOURNEY
Full-Day Coverage / Up to 8 Hours
€5,200
- Up to 8 hours of coverage
- One lead photographer + one videographer
- Full day roaming locations freely within your time
- Carefully edited photo gallery delivered online
- Cinematic short film (5-8 minutes, fully edited)
- Drone footage (photo + video)
- Same day photo sneak peeks
- Unlimited pre-elopement planning calls to map out the day together
COLLECTION III – THE EXPEDITION
Full Experience/ Full Day of Exploring
€7,400
- One lead photographer + one videographer
- Full adventure, roam freely, multiple moments, locations and creative props, cinematic lights
- Carefully edited photo gallery delivered online
- Feature film (10-15 minutes, fully edited)
- Drone footage (photo + video)
- Same day sneak peeks
- Unlimited pre-elopement planning calls to map out the day together
- One handcrafted fine art album
NEXT STEPS:
1. Availability confirmation
Once alignment is confirmed, I’ll provisionally hold the date while details are reviewed.
2. Conversation and fine tuning
We’ll walk through the wedding programme together and refine coverage based on the final schedule and flow of the days.
3. Agreement and retainer
To secure the date, a signed agreement and retainer are required. From that point on, the date is officially reserved.
4. Ongoing collaboration
In the weeks leading up to the elopement, I stay in close communication with the planning team to ensure everything is aligned and prepared.
Ready to actually cross a huge task off of your wedding to-do list, and actually start enjoying planning your Portugal wedding?
Your story – my lens, shall we dance?
