Nature always inspires me, but I don’t think I’ve had an experience like in Portugal before. Driving along through the country, breathtaking coastal roads and stunning beaches, but most of all the unbelievably rich range of colors in the flora – this beautiful country really fueled my creative tanks!

For me one of the hardest parts about photography is having to pick, making decisions where to shoot. And if your surrounded by beauty it doesn’t exactly get easier. But I guess here I am complaining on a rather high level!

For this sunset shoot with my oh so talented Portugese friends and fellow wedding photographer’s Rui & Cristiana / Love is My Favorite Color, which was part of our workshop in Portugal, took a lot of inspiration from her stunning dress and I am really so happy about these golden results!

Hope you like them too and Portugal my dear, promising I’ll be back to search for this heart of mine that you stole so cheekily!

xoxo Pia

Shot on Contax 645, with Fuji 400H and developed by Carmencita Film Lab.