A couple kissing in front of St. Mark's Campanile in Venice, Italy.

Essenza 24 

19th of august in venice

Our goal is to create an amazing environment for you to get inspired and develop a beautiful portfolio that would resonate with your dream clients. Also helps you to unlock your full creative potential, refine your style, and ultimately provide you with experience-based insight to help you create a successful wedding photography business. Let’s grow together!

Meet the hosters

Beauty By Linda Lynn MUA

Nicole Bicego Photography

Raquel Pires Photography

INVESTMENT

our intention is to make it affordable. $780

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    Welcome Presentation

    Let’s make it a fun environment and know each other!

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    Luxury Wedding Marketing Talk

    We prepared a nice talk for we to share about the luxury wedding market and some strategies that might help your growth.

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    Professional Models

    We have a beautiful experienced professional couple of models to work with us.

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    5 stars luxury hotel

    We have chosen a modern yet Venizian traditional vibe for this workshop

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    TREASURED BOX

    A beautiful box afterwards with a USB of all images, 5 amazing fine art prints of your favourites, and a delightful thank-you gift.

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    FRIENDLY APPROACH

    It’s not just about the images, but also about the experience, I care about the memories we will create together.

Bride holding bouquet, groom kissing her cheek, outdoor wedding setting.

FINE ART PACKAGE - 10 HOURS COVERAGE

    • Video Call consultation 45 min

    • Up to 10 hours of coverage

    • 1 Professional Photographer

    • Welcome Package with a Digital Wedding Guidebook

    • Sneak Peek within 3 days

    • Slideshow

    • Online Gallery with 700 to 1200 edited images in high and low resolution (2 years storage)

    • Fine art prints box with 5, 5x7 inches prints on cotton paper and a USB

    • Travel expenses included depending on the distance

    Extras:

    • Extra Hour - AU$285

    • Second photographer (recommended) - AU$750

    • Album | 10 x 10 inch | 40 pages | Linen Cover | Box - from AU$1,395

A bride and groom embracing with the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge in the background.

MAGIC PACKAGE - 5 HOURS COVERAGE

    • Video Call consultation 45 min

    • Up to 10 hours of coverage

    • 1 Professional Photographer

    • Welcome Package with a Digital Wedding Guidebook

    • Sneak Peek within 3 days

    • Slideshow

    • Online Gallery with 700 to 1200 edited images in high and low resolution (2 years storage)

    • Fine art prints box with 5, 5x7 inches prints on cotton paper and a USB

    • Travel expenses included depending on the distance

    Extras:

    • Extra Hour - AU$285

    • Second photographer (recommended) - AU$750

    • Album | 10 x 10 inch | 40 pages | Linen Cover | Box - from AU$1,395

Elegantly dressed couple posing for wedding photo, woman holding bouquet of flowers.

ELOPEMENT PACKAGE - 2 HOURS COVERAGE

    • 30-minute video call consultation

    • 1 Professional Photographer

    • Sneak Peek within 5 days

    • Online Gallery delivery 1-year storage

    • Travel expenses included depending on the distance

    Extras:

    • Slideshow - $125

    • USB Box | 5 fine art prints | 5x7 inches - $ 275

    • Album | 8 x 8 inch | 30 pages | Linen Cover | Box - from $895.

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Love Notes

Love Notes

Wedding Industry Awards 2023 winner graphic, showing "Top 5 Wedding Industry Award" and "Greater Sydney" with Raquel Pires Photography noted as a wedding photographer. Black background with gold accents and text.

Nominated Top 5 Wedding Photographer 2023 Greater Sydney

“Raquel is talented and a truly professional in her field.

Our wedding photos are amazing! She was able to capture the real moment and our connection. There aren’t enough words to possibly describe how amazing every photo that Raquel snaps is. She has a magical way of finding the perfect angle, lighting and of course expressions. She was very organized and respectful throughout the entire process. The quality of the photos is outstanding. I would never hesitate to recommend her to anyone who wants a true professional to create a memorable photography experience. Thank you again Raquel for your amazing work!”  Roberta & Renato

“Raquel spent our special day with us and we are so pleased about it. From the moment we met til the end of our wedding day, she has been amazing. Professional, fun, and we felt like our mate was photographing our wedding.” Sandra & Noel

“She has this ability to blend into the crowd and like a spy capture some real natural moments. Great candid intimate photography!  Maria & Steph

“Her friendly and approachable demeanour created a relaxed atmosphere, allowing us to feel natural and comfortable throughout the shoot. Raquel provided clear guidance and made helpful suggestions, ensuring we portrayed ourselves authentically.” Rosie & Matt

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Get Inspired!

Photos by Nicole Bicego

Black and white photo of a grand historic building with ornate architecture and statues on top.
Close-up of a couple holding hands, with the woman's tattoos visible on her arm and the man's arm around her waist. The woman wears a green dress and the man wears a white shirt with beige pants.
Close-up of a person in a green shirt holding their abdomen, while another person is gently touching their shoulder, beside a stone ledge near water.
A couple intertwined in an embrace by the canal in Venice, Italy, with a bridge and historic buildings in the background.
Close-up of a person with long, wavy hair receiving a hug from another person, showing tattoos on the person's arms, in black and white.
A couple embraces near a canal in Venice, Italy, with historic buildings and boats in the background.
A romantic couple embracing on a canal in Venice, Italy, with a stone bridge in the background, during sunset.

“Your wedding day is one of the happiest days of your life, your photographer will be there from the beginning to the end. Make sure when you choose, you look not just at the photos but also, at the style and most importantly the approach. The best click is the connection between us.”

Woman in a white blazer holding a camera, standing in front of the Sydney Opera House.

Raquel Pires

Let's chat

albums, 

Memories that you can touch.

Yes, I design albums, they start from $950.  Premium materials, linen covers, fine paper, and fine finishes to deliver high-quality products. A sophisticated design tells your story elegantly.

Albums hold some of our most precious and cherished moments, reminding us of people, places, and laughs that have shaped our lives. 

A piece of art, timeless luxury memories!

Open wedding album with black and white photos of a groom getting ready with assistance from another person and a boutonniere being pinned. Dried flowers placed on the album.
A wedding guest book with the names Kaitlyn and Alex, a date, a camera, and a dried flower on a white fabric background.

Intimate, Natural and Stylish Photography

  • Black and white close-up of a hand with a wedding ring, holding another person's hand, both dressed in formal wear.

  • A woman holding a pair of white high-heeled sandals with a signature on the sole, in black and white. She has an engagement ring on her finger.

  • A man and woman, dressed in wedding attire, are smiling and enjoying drinks together in an indoor setting with dark wooden walls. The woman is holding a flower and the man has his arm around her shoulders.

  • Four men in tuxedos with bow ties, smiling and posing outdoors in front of a stone building with windows.

  • A woman in a white wedding dress sitting by a window, holding a glass of wine, with city and water view outside.

  • Black and white photo of a smiling bride and groom holding hands, surrounded by bubbles and wedding guests in the background.

  • A bride in a wedding dress sitting on a bench as a woman in a satin dress helps her with earrings, with a large ocean painting in the background.

  • A bride getting out of a white luxury car with the help of a woman holding a bouquet of flowers, in an urban setting with buildings and a street in the background.

  • Decorated table with white floral arrangements, green glassware, beige napkins, and place settings in a greenhouse or conservatory setting.

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  • Two men in tuxedos preparing for a formal event, with one adjusting the other's boutonniere in front of a mirror.

  • Couple in wedding attire walking hand in hand outside a historic stone building with ornate architectural details and sculptures.

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  • Black leather dress shoes, a black bow tie, a wedding invitation, a bottle of Bleu Chanel perfume, a white rose with greenery, and a wedding ring on a wooden surface.

  • A bride and groom dancing outdoors on a stone pathway, with the groom dipping the bride and holding a bouquet of white flowers, surrounded by trees and rustic stone buildings.

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • I am the young of six and I was born in Brazil, I would say I am a dreamer and a free spirit. I love travelling, meeting new people and learning about other cultures.

    I have degrees in Psychology and PublIcity, and I believe my deep interest in both subjects is what makes my photography unique: I am a people person with high aesthetic standards.

    I moved to Australia in 2015. I actually went to Sydney to visit my sister 2 years before moving for good. Fell in love with the country and the wedding style there. Intimate, daylight, chill yet sophisticated.

    So I decided that my international career would start there. In 2019 I became a citizen, I like to say I am now a BrOzzie!

    I also have a Jewish Portuguese background and I just got my European passport.

    With the right to work legally in Europe, in 2023 I photographed in Mallorca Spain, Paris, Verona and Venice. And I can’t wait to photograph in other countries.

  • I have over 8 years of experience in the wedding industry working in Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Peru and some countries in Europe.

    I am an expert on intimate weddings and natural daylighting.

    Relaxed vibes yet stylish.

    Up to 80 people, a maximum of 12 hours, and photographing it all by myself.

    Even if I can offer second shooters, I prefer to work on my own, it makes it more intimate and the results are more consistent and natural.

    Let’s chat and I will let you know if I recommend a second shooter.

  • I hope my clients are people person just like me and we will vibe together on their wedding day.

    I hope we can have a genuine friendly connection and it goes smoothly the whole day. I want you to feel like you have your mate there with you.

    I love it when the couple have different backgrounds and put some cultural rituals on their wedding day.

    Having a couple that come from different cultures like an English man marrying a French girl is fun to watch.

    I also love it when the couple decides to go for something unconventional, or I get the vibe that they will go wild on the dance floor!

    If you bring your pet will love you even more.

  • Intimated, Romantic, Soulful, Natural, I would say a stylish photojournalism with an editorial touch, not posed.

    I intend to deliver to you more than photos but memories. While we are together I will choose the best spots and lighting then we will have fun together, with natural directions, and put you and your loved ones very close!

    But honestly, it is not about me it’s about you and I will light up what you really intend to show with your wedding.

    No awkward poses or crazy angles, just something real like you!

  • It is also natural and sophisticated, it’s bright colours with a fuji film discrete twist, respecting the real skin tones and the palette colour of your day.

    Light green tones, not desaturated.

    You can also expect classic black and white, I hope you love it as much as I do.

    I do not photoshop them, it would be an extra service that I can quote for you.

  • I will be already travelling around Europe. Let’s chat, I will do my best to not increase much the costs. It will depend on where I will be based and the date. Book your call and we will make it happen.

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