By RuPe

Photographer in Porto, Portugal

PORTO, PHOTOGRAPHY

Iconic photography expertly developed

Authentic, documentary-style photography for couples, proposals, families and travelers exploring Porto and the Douro Valley. No forced poses — just real moments, honestly captured.

15+

Years of experience

5k

Happy clients

Couple Photography

Real connection, captured as it happens — engagements, anniversaries, or just because.

Daily anti-aging cream

Proposal Photography

Secretly capturing the moment you ask the question, from a distance.

Family Photography

Relaxed, unposed sessions that feel like you, not a studio.

Solo Traveler Photography

Photos of you actually enjoying Porto, not just standing in front of it.

Fine Art & Editorial

Personal, artistic work — for those who want something beyond a standard photoshoot.

Douro Valley Sessions

Vineyards, river views, and golden light — paired with a private wine tour on request.

Architecture Sessions

For Architects, Real Estate agents and more. Great photos to promote your real estate.

PORTO, PHOTOGRAPHY

A different kind of eye

I spent over a decade as a tattoo artist before turning fully to photography. That background shaped how I see — composition, light, and the story behind a single frame. Today I bring that same eye to every session, working in a documentary and fine art style that favors real emotion over rigid posing.

Based in Porto, Portugal.

Featured in Vogue Portugal * NIT * Visão * Sic Mulher * Time Out Porto* From my Tattoo Work 

Featured in Vogue Portugal * NIT * Visão * Sic Mulher * Time Out Porto* From my Tattoo Work 

Featured in Vogue Portugal * NIT * Visão * Sic Mulher * Time Out Porto* From my Tattoo Work 

Featured in Vogue Portugal * NIT * Visão * Sic Mulher * Time Out Porto* From my Tattoo Work 

Featured in Vogue Portugal * NIT * Visão * Sic Mulher * Time Out Porto* From my Tattoo Work 

Porto  is one of the most photogenic cities in Europe — cobbled streets, the Ribeira riverside , the Dom Luís I Bridge |, and just an hour from the vineyards of the Douro Valley . I know the light, the timing, and the corners tourists usually miss.

PORTFOLIO

Making the world a more beautiful place.

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Parina And Sid Travel PhotographyCouple Photography

Parina And Sid Travel Photography

A golden-hour couple session overlooking the Douro Valley, Portugal — Sid & Parina traveled from the USA for a portrait and vineyard photoshoot above the river.
Eric & Amani Wedding Proposal in Douro Valley
Eric and Amani Wedding Proposal Douro ValleyProposal Photography

Eric and Amani Wedding Proposal Douro Valley

Eric had one chance to get it right — a surprise proposal on a terrace above the Douro river, with Amani having no idea what was coming. My job was to stay invisible, far enough back to capture the moment honestly while Eric got down on one knee against the golden light and terraced vineyards of the valley.
Anthony Kottke Travel PortraitCouple PhotographyDouro Valley Sessions

Anthony Kottke Travel Portrait

Anthony and his wife came to the Douro Valley wanting portraits that actually felt like their trip — not a stiff, posed shoot, but real moments in one of the most striking landscapes in Portugal. We spent the session moving through the terraced vineyards, letting the light and the view do most of the work.

Architecture Photography 

Architecture Photography 

Architecture Photography 

Architecture Photography 

Architecture Photography 

Architecture Photography