Intimacy, discretion and quiet elegance


Some celebrations do not need grandeur to feel unforgettable.

This intimate wedding at Hotel Emiliano, in Rio de Janeiro, brought together 25 guests for a discreet ceremony followed by an elegant dinner. The atmosphere was quiet, intentional, and deeply refined. My approach was to observe without interrupting, photographing conversations, pauses, and emotions that naturally unfolded throughout the evening.

Elegant wedding dessert table with white cake, colorful floral arrangements, and green leaf backdrop.
Rows of white petit four wedding favors with delicate green and yellow floral decorations on wood.
Black and white photo of white gift bags with black ribbon bows and LF monogram tags.
Elegant wedding table setting with LF monogram menu card, gold cutlery, and crystal glassware.
Intimate wedding reception room with round tables, black chairs, and large windows overlooking night city.
Aerial night view of Copacabana Beach boulevard in Rio de Janeiro with city lights and ocean.
Black and white photo of a wedding dress in garment bag hanging in illuminated closet.
Close-up of handwritten note on wedding dress garment bag.
Black and white photo of bride smiling while hairstylist curls her hair before wedding ceremony.
Laughing bride in white robe sitting barefoot on chair in black and white photo.
Close-up of bride's hands with engagement and wedding rings resting on knees.
Bride holding up white wedding dress by designer label in black and white photo.
Back view of bride in strapless white wedding dress with zipper detail.
Bride and groom smiling together in dressing room mirror reflection.
Bride in white outfit putting on nude heels while seated in black and white photo.
Elegant bride in white cape dress posing in dramatic black and white portrait.
Smiling bride and groom posing before floral backdrop at wedding reception.
Joyful bride and groom laughing together in black and white wedding portrait.
Groom holding bride's hands tenderly during wedding ceremony in black and white.
Couple laughing and toasting with champagne glasses at a wedding celebration in black and white.

A QUIET WAY OF PHOTOGRAPHING



Discretion is essential for intimate weddings.

I photograph with a calm and unobtrusive presence, allowing the celebration to keep its own rhythm.

My attention is drawn to gestures, atmosphere, and the details that often hold the true weight of the day.

The result is a collection of images that feels elegant and timeless.



Black and white photo of a laughing woman in white dress seated at a restaurant dinner table.

For intimate celebrations



Quiet Vows is for couples who value presence over performance.

For those planning a discreet ceremony, an intimate dinner or a refined celebration with the people who matter most.

For couples who want the day to feel natural and elegant, without turning the experience into a performance for the camera.


My intention is to photograph the atmosphere with sensitivity, allowing the celebration to unfold with its own rhythm.

The gestures, the silences, the conversations, the quiet emotion, and the details chosen with care.



For intimate celebrations, deeply felt and beautifully remembered.

If you are planning an intimate, elegant or destination wedding, I would love to hear more about your celebration.


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