A newlywed couple sharing a kiss on steps with the Sydney Opera House in the background, with the bride's veil flowing in the wind, black and white photograph.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers, standing on a tiled patio with greenery and mountains in the background during sunset.

AUSTRALIAN & EUROPEAN SEASON 2026/27

Editorial with bossa A Blend Of Warm Sophistication, Poetry & Soul

A couple in wedding attire embracing on a beach, with the woman holding a bouquet of flowers, in black and white.
A bride in a white dress holding a bouquet of white and pink flowers, standing close to a groom in a black tuxedo with a black bow tie, as he kisses her cheek. They stand in front of a wooden background with carved and lattice details.

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Congratulations on your upcoming WEDDING!

Best day in our lives and I am happy you are considering my work.

I am Raquel Pires, an International Wedding Photographer, with over 8 years of experience.  Brazilian-born Australian Citizen, I am based in Sydney, and I also hold a European passport, so I am keen to go anywhere you are to create incredible memories for you and your loved ones.

If you like intimate, natural, soulful and stylish photography with a friendly approach you have found your dreamy photographer.

So, let's chat! I would absolutely love to be part of your celebration! Raquel Pires xX.

What to EXPECT

Elegant, contemporary, and naturally beautiful memories to cherish forever.

Candid images that tell the story of your day, and also capture the emotions that come along with it. I will create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere making it a pleasant experience for you and your loved ones, with lots of fun. As a result, you can expect more than beautiful natural pictures, but also soulful storytelling.

In my editing, I like to deliver a sophisticated and natural colour tone with a discrete fuji film twist, yet I pride myself on these timeless black-and-white shots. Believe me, I know while photographing, before even editing which shots are meant to be in black and white.

My artistic style was developed just after finishing my degrees in Psychology and Publicity, plus plenty of photography courses and workshops with other super-talented artists.

The flow between these subjects works perfectly, once I can easily connect to people's emotions and also have high standards for the aesthetic details which will make you love your photos!

Details are more than just DETAILS

A letter from a friend, your invitation, the flowers or even your perfume. I know you have chosen it all with love and care. Every little thing you have thought about on your wedding day matters to me.

I’ll send you a detailed questionnaire where you can write everything special for you and that’s how I can make it personal and unique.

A pair of white high-heeled shoes with ankle straps, a bouquet of yellow roses, a small perfume bottle, a white jewelry box with a ring and earrings, and a wrapped gift sit on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a woman's hand with an engagement ring resting on a large dahlia flower.
A white cloth napkin with embroidered edges tied with a braided twine, placed on a wooden serving tray, alongside silverware and decorative glassware.
Two wedding rings, one with diamonds, placed on a white card with handwritten script reading 'wifey for life' and a small heart drawing, on a textured surface.

BOX

Your Treasured BOX

A few weeks after your wedding you will receive your Treasure Box, it comes with a USB drive, a mindful gift, and 5 fine art* prints. *Technic used in art galleries to keep the photo quality for decades, printed in a beautiful cotton paper with inject inc. Believe me, it will never fade!

ALBUM

MEMORIES that you can touch

Add it to any wedding package and get a 15% discount on any album you choose. Prices start from $1395. Book a video call to learn more about the albums.

Pre wedding SESSION

Get comfortable in front of the camera

Having a couple  portrait session before your wedding day is a great o opportunity to get comfortable in front of the cameras, create a strong connection with your photographer, have some great images printed for the wedding signs, and be ready to rock it on your magic day.

Or you are planning on having a weekend wedding away with your close friends and family and would like to capture the vibe on the day before? Let’s book it! It can be just a couple photoshoot or a few hours of barbecue or a welcome cocktail dinner.

Get a special price and let’s photograph it all! 

  • $585.00 - 45min of COUPLE session

    1 outfit

    Online gallery delivery with 35 edited images in high and low resolution. Option to upgrade to buy all photos.

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    $750.00 - 2 hours of engagement party or welcome drinks party day before the wedding Online gallery delivery with a minimum of 150 edited images in high and low-resolution

    Travel fees may be applied

    *The prices offered here are offered just for couples who are booking their wedding package.

A smiling woman in a bikini and sunglasses, and a smiling man in a white shirt and pants, enjoying sunny weather outdoors near palm trees and a stone wall.
A black and white photo of a smiling couple sitting close together outdoors, wearing sunglasses, with trees in the background.
A couple sitting close together by a pool, sharing a tender moment on a sunny day, under a large beige umbrella, with trees and stone features in the background.
Black and white photo of a happy couple embracing and smiling outdoors with a stone wall in the background.

wedding PACKAGES

“Raquel Pires captures weddings with an editorial-documentary sensibility grounded in emotion, movement, and authenticity. Her work reflects a quieter form of luxury - blending effortless sophistication with a poetic, soulful eye.” TATLER

FINE ART PACKAGE - 8 hours coverage $2,690

  • Ideal for couples wanting every detail of their wedding day beautifully captured, from getting ready to their sparkler-filled farewell. I recommend a second shooter for weddings with over 100 guests. Check extra for 10 hours package.

  • Video Call consultation 45 min

    Up to 8 hours of coverage - check extra to upgrade to 10 hours package

    1 Professional Photographer - second photographer from $690

    Sneak Peek within 3 days

    Slideshow

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

    Treasure Box - 5 Fine art prints 5x7 inches, printed on a cotton paper + USB drive + a mindful gift

    Travel expenses included up to 1 hour from CBD

  • Extra Hour - $350

    10 hours package - $3390

    Second photographer from - $690

    Album from AU$1,395

    Contente creation coverage from $595

A black and white photograph of a bride and groom walking outdoors, with the bride smiling at the groom and holding a bouquet of flowers.

Magic package - 6 hours coverage $1,990

  • That’s an ideal package for couples interested in having the day covered starting from the ceremony. Or maybe there is no need to cover until the end of the ceremony. Extra photographer and extra hours can be added.

  • Video Call consultation 45 min

    Up to 6 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)

    Treasure Box - 5 Fine art prints 5x7 inches, printed on a cotton paper + USB drive + a mindful gift

    Travel expenses included up to 1 hour from CBD

  • Extra Hour - $325

    Second photographer (recommended) - $850

    Album from AU$1,395

    Contente creation coverage from $595

A newlywed couple, dressed in formal wedding attire, taking a selfie together at a celebration. He is in a black tuxedo with a bow tie, holding two glasses of champagne. She is in a white dress with puffy sleeves, smiling as she holds a camera. Behind them is a blue wooden wall with a lifesaver ring that says 'Vaucluse Yacht' hanging on it.

Signature package - 3 hours coverage - $990

  • That’s an ideal package for couples interested in covering only the ceremony with very few friends and family. It includes also photos with the guests and a couple’s portrait session. Intimate or big, it’s your big day, let’s make it special.

  • 30-minute video call consultation

    1 Professional Photographer

    3 hours coverage

    Sneak Peek within 5 days

    Online Gallery with 150 to 500 edited images in high and low resolution (2 years storage)

    Travel expenses included up to 1 hour from the CBD

  • Slideshow - $125

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

    Extra Hour - $325

    Album from AU$1,395

    Contente creation coverage from $595

Love Notes

Love Notes

A black-and-white photo of a couple embracing, with the man kissing the woman's temple. The woman has long, wavy hair and is wearing a sleeveless dress with a bow at the waist, and the man has short, styled hair and is wearing a suit jacket and shirt.
An award badge with gold and black colors, stating 'Number 1 Winner Wedding Industry Award Greater Sydney' with a small silhouette of a bride and groom and the name 'Raquel Pires Photography.'

Named Top 1 Wedding Photographer 2025 Sydney Australian Wedding Awards Industry

We have been following Raquel for a while on Instagram, when we saw that she was coming to Europe we asked her if she would be in Paris! It was our dream to have our engagement shoot with her! We couldn’t believe that it was happening! And then when we received the photos we were speechless we loved it so much. Incredible work!“ Andre & Natalia

“Every single shot she’s taken of us is a piece of art. Friendly, professional and made us feel comfortable and confident. What a stunning work.” Crystal & Bruno

“I usually don't like taking photos, but she made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. The photos are stunning” Tammy & Daniel

“Amazing and very lovely to have around. She captured our special day beautifully and our kids responded really well to her calm nature “ Maria & Tiago

Destination wEDDING

I GO ANYWHERE TO CAPTURE YOUR LOVE STORY!

All packages include travel fees, up to 1 hour from Sydney CBD. Depending on the distance and the hours I will be working it would be safer to sleep over. I also travel interstates depending on the package booked and location the costs will be included, for instance, to Melbourne there is no travel fee. In 2026/27 I’ll be already working in Europe, the reason why there is no cost from Australia to Europe. There are some countries I will be already visiting like Maroco, Spain, Portugal, France, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and Greece. Send me your date and location to see if it fits in my package or if we need to organize it differently. But don’t worry I intend to make it easy for you. Let’s make it happen!

A bride and groom in wedding attire stand next to a lamppost in St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, with the Basilica di San Marco in the background.
A woman in a white wedding dress sitting on a vintage couch holding a bouquet of pink, purple, and white flowers in an ornate room.

How to Book ME

Tell me more about your plans!

Please note, that I receive a lot of inquiries and can only take on a limited amount of bookings. I just hold your date with the contract signed and a 30% payment deposit. If you’d like to go ahead the first step is to fill out the form below, letting me know the date, location, number of guests and some other details you have and book a video call then we can chat more about your wedding plans and decide on how many hours and extras you need, and then I can send you a tailored quote. 

It’s a free 45 min consultation call, after the call if you are ready to book I will send you an email with your quote to be accepted, and a contract to be signed, and my system will generate an invoice with all the information for you to make the 30% deposit. 

Done, your date is safe! The other 70% remaining should be paid one week before the day.

This offer is guaranteed for only 2 weeks, If you decide on going in another direction I would kindly ask you to let me know, and then can archive your request in my system, you’ll not receive any follow-up and the date is available for another couple.

Raquel Pires, a luxury wedding photographer standing outdoors on steps in front of the opera house, holding a vintage camera, wearing a white blazer and jewellery.

“Your wedding day is one of the happiest moments of your life, and your photographer will be there to capture it all, from the first glance to the last dance. When choosing the right photographer, look beyond the photos; consider the style and, most importantly, the approach. The connection is the most important click.”  Raquel Pires

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Frequently Asked QUESTIONS

  • Romantic, Soulful, Simply Natural!

    I would say a stylish photojournalism.

    My intention is 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!

    No awkward poses or crazy angles, just some thing real and bright like you!

  • It is also sophisticated, natural and bright colours with a fuji film discrete twist, respecting the natural skin tones and the palette color of your day. With 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 am an expert on intimate weddings and natural daylighting.

    Relaxed vibe, yet stylish.

    Up to 150 people, a maximum of 10 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.

    Check in the next questions when I recommend a second shooter.

  • Definitely not, I also love maternity , newborn lifestyle, and family sessions, you can find it on the portfolio and blog.

    I also have another business just for corporate, it include events, conventions, headshots, you can find it at Corporate Smile

  • I would recommend a second shooter in some specific situations:

    • If it is over 80 guests

    • If you really want different perspectives and angles on the day

    • If you have put a lot of effort into the decoration and want some shots with the room empty

    • If it is happening a cocktail while we are doing the bridal photoshoot and you want it to be covered

    • If the bride and groom are getting ready far from each other

  • For weddings, I don’t have an exact number, it depends on each wedding,

    I would say unlimited, but just to give an idea, a minimum of 300 photos for elopements, and between 600 to 1200 for half and full-day weddings.

    I will select the best shots to tell your story and deliver every single shot I think is part of it. But don’t worry about the number of photos, It’s better you focus on if we have the same style and vibe.

    Believe me, better if you have just a few photos that you love than lots that you don’t really like.

    For the photoshoots, the basic package includes 35 images, but you can always buy extras.

  • I love to travel, that’s one of my passions!

    I am based in Sydney, but I have been shooting in other places in Australia like Victoria, and Queensland, and internationally in Europe (Mallorca, Barcelona, Paris, Italy) South America, and New Zealand.

    In all these places I can work legally once I have an Australian, Brazilian, and Portuguese passport. I also have an international drive's license and can drive both sides of the road.

    Looking forward to going to many more. Let’s book my flights, find me a bed and I’ll be there!

  • For sure, it shouldn’t even be a question! Love is love and I will be very happy to witness it.

  • 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 love it when they are international and have different backgrounds, bringing some cultural traditions on their wedding day, for instance, an English man marrying a French girl, and a Brazilian marrying an Ozzie, they are my perfect match!

    I also love when they decide 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.

  • I would recommend you at least have a video call with each of your vendors to get their vibe. It’s really important that you choose people that not only have beautiful work but also suit your personality. In my vendor’s list, I put into consideration if we have similar styles, and how professional they are, yet how easy and fun is to work with these legends. CHECK THE LIST OF MY FAVOURITE VENDORS

thank yOU!

With love, Raquel Pires xx