Óbidos & Quinta do Gradil
Portugal · Italy · Spain · across Europe
Luxury destination
wedding photographer
in Portugal & Europe
Editorial, timeless photography for intimate weddings and elopements, from the palaces of Sintra to the shores of Lake Como
Cascais · near Lisbon, Portugal
I photograph weddings
the way they feel:
calm, elegant and true
I am a destination wedding and elopement photographer based in Cascais, near Lisbon, Portugal. In over 15 years behind the camera I have photographed weddings and editorial stories in 55 countries. Today I work with couples who choose Europe's most beautiful places: private quintas and palace hotels in Portugal, villas on Lake Como, coastal estates in Spain.
My style sits between documentary and fine art. Real moments, composed like an editorial.
Yana
Over 15 years behind the camera·55 countries·Based near Lisbon, working across Europe·A limited number of weddings each year
What I photograph
Weddings, elopements and sessions
Weddings
Collections begin at €2,900. Tailored coverage, a second photographer when it helps, or the full Wedding Weekend.
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Elopements
Collections begin at €1,200. Just the two of you, the coast, and the light. I help plan everything.
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Engagements & proposals
The question, the yes, and the golden hour after, in Lisbon, Sintra and Cascais.
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Family & portraits
Relaxed family sessions on beaches and old streets, and editorial portraits in Lisbon's light.
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Featured stories
Lake Como, Italy
A Norwegian Family Wedding at Villa Carlotta, Lake Como
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Quinta de Sant'Ana, Portugal
A Vineyard Wedding at Quinta de Sant'Ana, Near Lisbon
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The difference
Planning your wedding
from abroad?
I live here
Most of my couples plan their wedding from the US, the UK, or Northern Europe. I help long before the wedding day: honest advice on venues and regions, the best months and light for your location, timeline planning, and introductions to trusted local vendors. You arrive in Portugal already knowing everything is handled.
The experience
From hello to your gallery
01
Inquire
Tell me about your day. If your date is free, we meet on a video call — no pressure, just a real conversation.
02
Plan together
Unlimited consultations. Timeline, locations, light, vendors — I help with all of it.
03
Your wedding day
I work quietly and stay close to the real moments. You celebrate; I take care of the rest.
04
Your gallery
A sneak peek within 10 days, then a full, carefully edited gallery to keep forever.
Recent weddings & editorials at
Valverde Sintra Palácio de Seteais · Penha Longa Resort · Pestana Palace Lisboa · Palácio de Queluz · Monserrate Palace · Palácio Nacional de Mafra · Quinta da Pacheca, Douro Valley · Quinta do Gradil · Villa Carlotta, Lake Como · Xalet del Nin, near Barcelona
Kind words
From the couples
“From our very first contact, she communicated consistently and took the time to listen to every detail we envisioned for our special day. She spent the entire day with us, capturing every meaningful moment and helping make our wedding day feel seamless and stress-free.”
Gabriel C.
Elopement in the Algarve, Portugal
Behind the lens
Hello,
I'm Yana Yart
Before photography, I studied architecture: five years of learning to see light, proportion, and space. Later I trained in creative direction at Vogue College of Fashion. Both shape how I photograph a wedding: like an editorial story, but with real emotion at the center.
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The free guide
Getting married
in Portugal
Venues, legal basics, the best months, and real budgets, written after six years of photographing weddings here. Leave your email and I'll send it over.
Questions
Couples often ask
The journal
Planning guides & real weddings
Venues & Destinations
Where to Stay in the Algarve: Romantic Luxury Hotels on the Cliffs for a Honeymoon or an Elopement
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Venues & Destinations
Where to Stay in Cascais and Sintra: Romantic Luxury Hotels by the Ocean and in the Hills
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Venues & Destinations
Where to Stay in Lisbon: Romantic Luxury Hotels for a Honeymoon, an Elopement or a Wedding
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I take a limited number
of weddings each year
So every couple gets my full attention. If your date is still free, I would love to hear your story.