Twenty years of telling stories with light, emotion and creativity

The person
behind the camera.

Hi, my name is Carlos Pimentel :)

I have been a photographer for more than two decades. More than a profession, photography is — and always has been — my way of being in the world. It is through the camera that I observe, understand and tell stories. And every story is unique.

Over the years I specialised in wedding photography, a field where I found the perfect balance between emotion, art and truth. A wedding is one of the most intense and symbolic moments in a person’s life.

But my experience goes far beyond weddings. I have a solid background in photojournalism, where I learned to anticipate the moment, look for the unexpected and capture reality with respect and sensitivity. That foundation gave me valuable tools: an attentive eye, quick reflexes and the ability to tell a visual story with depth.

My work stands out for its creativity. I like to go beyond the obvious, to look for different framings, to explore light in original ways and to create images that convey feeling — yes — but also identity. I believe every couple has their own energy, and my aim is to translate it into images that are genuine, natural and full of soul.

More than photographing you, I want you to feel seen. I want you to look at your photographs years from now and feel everything you lived that day all over again.

If you are looking for a photographer with experience, sensitivity and a creative eye — someone who can combine technique with emotion — I am here to tell your story.

Talk to Carlos
Carlos Pimentel with his camera

How I work

  1. 01

    An attentive eye

    It is through the camera that I observe, understand and tell stories.

  2. 02

    Quick reflexes

    Anticipating the moment, looking for the unexpected and capturing reality with respect and sensitivity.

  3. 03

    Depth

    Images that convey feeling — yes — but also identity.

The couple on the balcony at the end of the day

“Professional and so kind — the whole experience was truly magical.”

SophieReview on Casamentos.pt (translated from Portuguese)
Sintra at night, seen from a window

One wedding a day

Your story
starts here.

If you are looking for a photographer with experience, sensitivity and a creative eye, I am here to tell your story.