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Stories from the studio

Sessions, behind the scenes and a few notes on photographing families in the Algarve.

30 September 2026

Newborn photos in the Algarve: when to book (and why during pregnancy)

Newborn sessions happen in the baby's first two weeks. Here is why it pays to book during pregnancy and how the date works.

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30 September 2026

Maternity photos in the Algarve: studio, beach or both?

The best time, where to shoot and what to wear: the essentials for planning your bump photos.

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30 September 2026

Smash the cake: what the first-birthday session is like

A year on, it's time to celebrate. How the session goes, how long it takes and what to bring.

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8 September 2026

Mini Christmas sessions: one portrait to close the year

A Christmas set built in the studio and a short, focused session made for babies, siblings and families. What it is, who it suits, and how to know when booking opens.

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21 July 2026

The studio in Ferreiras: why a prepared space changes the session

Warmth, quiet, controlled light and a full wardrobe. What the studio holds, why it matters most with newborns, and how to find it.

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9 June 2026

A baby's first year: the stages worth photographing

From newborn to smash the cake. How each stage gives you a different portrait, and why following the whole year tells a story a single session never can.

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28 April 2026

The newborn session in the first two weeks: how it actually goes

Why the fourteen-day window exists, what a baby-led session means, and what really happens across the three to four hours we spend together in the studio.

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14 March 2026

Outdoor photography in the Algarve: the light, the beach and the right time of year

The Algarve reveals itself in every detail — above all in its light. Where I shoot outdoors, which months are kindest, and how to prepare for a beach session.

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