CAPTURING LOVE with
ELEGANCE and CHARACTER
OUR LOVE KILLS SHADOWS
- editorial - Videography | Andorinha Films Photography | The Luminous Creative Direction, Makeup & Hair | Alexandra Castro Decor & Floral Design | Bloom Creative Cake | Sabrina Cavatt Cake Designer Dress | Bitar Atelier Earring | Martins Handmade Jewellery Veil & Gloves | Matrimonius Tuxedo | Amour Glamour Models | Allure Model Management - Sara Dias & Miguel Sousa
Named one of VOGUE Portugal's "best of the best", I believe in telling stories that stay true to who you are as a couple and authentically capture your day, immortalizing feelings and emotions that would otherwise remain intangible and ephemeral. I want your wedding film to be as unique as you - so follow your own rules, and make up new traditions as you go!
![Carla + Pedro [feels like I'm falling]](https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1852901069-ba578a2c5ba3cbd52be8df82e96e492e67a773065990d6ae53276d2280d0587a-d_1920x1080?&r=pad®ion=us)
![Sisi + Drew - In My Heart [Destination Wedding in Northern Portugal]](https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1885211111-70ca90dfd73b48b986e984686ca80ed654b7783ffd1acac92dcbac9bdc5478dd-d_1920x1080?&r=pad®ion=us)
Whether you're eloping with your dearest friends, planning the biggest party of the year, or spontaneously celebrating your love while traveling the world - I am here for you! I believe that every story is worth telling, and no love is too small - OR TOO BIG!
From intimate engagement videos to full-length documentary wedding films, we craft high-quality cinematic videos that captivate and amaze!
"If we had to do it all over, we would choose Melanie again in a heartbeat."
We absolutely love our wedding video - it is perfect. My wife and I cannot stop watching it. Thank you for giving us this gift we can share together and with our family and friends for a lifetime. We truly cannot say enough good things about Melanie.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Alin + Sheryl
PROUDLY FEATURED ON
Born in Berlin and traveling the world from a young age, I have since lived in the United States, Scotland and Portugal. Having filmed all over Southern Europe (from Portugal, Spain and France to Italy) and being fluent in German, English and Portuguese and with good communication skills in French, Spanish and Italian, I can coordinate and capture your multicultural celebration with ease. You can rest assured that your speeches and vows will be edited tactfully and emotionally, no matter which language you speak!
![This is a work of collaboration. [Scroll to the end to see the work in progress]
I had the absolute honor and pleasure of being invited by the amazingly talented Sofia Ferreira to film one of her installations in her series of Blue. Sofia is far more than a floral designer and creative director - she's a whirlwind of ideas and inspiration, of hard work and generous teachings, of cuss words and temperament (like a true Porto woman).
Her other half André Teixeira creates photographs with an eye for detail and the utmost dedication, which turns each photo into a work of art - stylish and true, elegant and classy, without ever trying too hard.
The two of them have made a habit out of opening their space, the amazing studio they have built in the outskirts of Porto, to their colleagues and friends and acquaintances from the world of weddings, photography and design. They have been a beacon of shared education and a constant exchange of ideas that have made this industry better, one cocktail at a time.
And because life isn't just filming beautiful weddings and chatting with colleagues, then there's Octavio. Octavio The Octopus is very dear to my heart. I made him with my own hands, during an arduous and challenging several-month-long process, only shortly after having put my hands on clay for the very first time. It wouldn't have been possible for me to bring him to life without the guidance and teachings of the dear Maria Ulecia, ceramicist extraordinaire, choral companion and incredibly-direct-and-brutally-honest pottery teacher.
And then there's my wife, who taught me throughout the years that sometimes you have to grab an idea by the horns and turn it into opportunity, without caring too much about "good sense" or perfect timing. And to shake plastic foil in front of lights to make water.
Thank you Sofia, thank you André, thank you María and thank you my love, from the bottom of the ocean/ my heart.
Styling and flower design @brancoprata @sofiaferreira
Photography @brancoprata @andre_teixeira
Video @andorinhafilms
Lighting assistant @luminous
Space @brancopratastudios
Atelier @atelier.968 @maria.ulecia](https://scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/572135842_18427432381104454_4782643113034284603_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=vZFUsJk8vxcQ7kNvwHy-rB-&_nc_oc=AdlPSz1rEtpZlcANkPJechH431DsF8DgIeCq5Cu5LZUTVX56mqZyJd2T9CDbhNafFi4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=8ZLaprgaqwIR9AOnDtiqMA&oh=00_AfvSb4lLt3_8gxMADhgP1LNMWAJFEm6oUqf6JDbvWHhRZg&oe=69874B55)
![summertime - or short glimpses into Isabella and Harry's two-day celebration of love in Portugal
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[I took a little break from social media last month but now I'm back with full force! 🥳 Get ready for a boat load of beautiful images from this season!]
#destinationwedding #elopmentwedding #palacewedding #weddingvideos #portugalwedding #weddingvideographer #bridalprep](https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/542295086_18417308746104454_6212858004615269734_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=gZggbn-7VgMQ7kNvwGroJ5_&_nc_oc=AdkJKQ9_Jh-Dbs9sgYzCB0REm76x3sbL2JqxjGkuZr-ueNipg1UcMDivPNzwhvqKVng&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=8ZLaprgaqwIR9AOnDtiqMA&oh=00_AftpYX0DdFLa9jEQZllJF2O9eJvZMvSKMUh9aVoQtdjW_w&oe=6987516E)
![[Waiting]
A lot of filming is pointing your camera and waiting. A lot of life is, as well.
#weddingvideo #europeanwedding #destinationwedding #weddingvideography #modernbride
{setup by @hugosousafilms and @miguelsoria_ at @limitlesswrkshp}](https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/497353017_18401384473104454_2626639908056475014_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=hbrLcECAKYAQ7kNvwFsHEZH&_nc_oc=AdkGObr5fgRfCOuGyEmLG-YnoHR1tOFlXpv55t82imrLVFZoBSQmPMdUdDP9r4tq2gg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=8ZLaprgaqwIR9AOnDtiqMA&oh=00_AfsB4JjS7R2YGzQaGkMI5PfxGWmf_Y82OYJB_sJDZmuRKQ&oe=69876FD7)
![51 years after the peaceful revolution in Portugal, we continue to fight with stubbornness and joy, against fascism and oppression, for everyone's rights and liberties.
We are only free when all of us are free. 🌹
[Excerpt of Mara+Cristina's wedding video - see the full film on my website!]](https://scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.71878-15/491411034_1265796092215504_4676989900734424812_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=GwQjCTeLg0IQ7kNvwEobIMf&_nc_oc=Adn2EwS4V4Q38iT3Kbpl-1XJekiONQPqDC29Kem5PKq-o2OMl3R4HVmRpXXsyNI1YxA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=8ZLaprgaqwIR9AOnDtiqMA&oh=00_AfvRzK4xIY0jgUvCPSkPereyzflRICoZ1K51eI-0I4Yg6g&oe=69876C34)
![Addicted ⚡️
[some irresistible frames - see the whole shoot on my feed]
- editorial by -
videography and stills @andorinhafilms
photography @luminous
creative direction | makeup | hair @alexandracastromua
decor | floral design @alexandra.bloomcreative
cake @beenas.be
dress @bitaratelier
earring @martins_handmade_jewellery
veil | gloves @matrimonius
tuxedo @amour_glamour
models
@alluremodelmanagement.official
@saradias2097
@miguelsousa1990
production assistant
@marciacoelho13
#weddinginspiration #destinationwedding #weddingvideos #elopement #destinationportugal #elopementvideographer](https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/484920883_18393036784104454_7244090587630127198_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=e06VwwGNTJkQ7kNvwFO-GBk&_nc_oc=AdlvluTtIUXMo1k1Yaxn12QP0PQE6r27mv3KWpsrsIphOWKHwO244ttGtc3I-xxdzgU&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=8ZLaprgaqwIR9AOnDtiqMA&oh=00_AfvHeN7sBi2sUJFsQG7WlFP-2RjB2qVJIvSigFaFE0PU7w&oe=6987508E)
!["Andorinha Films is the best choice you can make for your day, have no doubts!" 🤩 [scroll through the images for the rest of the review]
Thank you so much for the kind words, Carla and Pedro! After oohing and ahhhing and blushing, testimonials like this always make me feel immensely proud of my work. 🥰 I am so happy that my brides and grooms feel the same emotional connection to my videos as I do! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone that trusts me with their precious memories!
🇵🇹 "A Andorinha Films é a melhor escolha que podem fazer para o vosso dia, não tenham dúvidas!
Conhecemo-la no casamento dos nossos afilhados e a dinâmica connosco e com os restantes convidados foi extraordinária! Quando chegou o nosso dia, a Melanie brindou-nos com a sua simpatia, alegria e paciência. Não poderíamos estar mais satisfeitos com o resultado, temos o registo da nossa família e amigos, das suas reações, os momentos mais intimistas. A cereja no topo do bolo foi a banda sonora com que as imagens foram conjugadas, simplesmente especial.
Seremos sempre gratos por os nossos caminhos se terem cruzado!"
- Carla & Pedro, noivos de 2024 🥰](https://scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/483191829_18390954178104454_2514099294772930254_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=100&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=ZhLIr3sgwkQQ7kNvwHTSTvE&_nc_oc=AdmGt8eAfZPZ9kEr6gxXkGafpDfUkkHUZvwCD8RlKSy404mDcJmEgEztDwMcR9QhXB4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr6-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=8ZLaprgaqwIR9AOnDtiqMA&oh=00_AfvcZeyFBxE6o9n6tyQvR4esOYQXnmWioaF1WdKPqr5OIg&oe=69876231)
![SINK YOUR TEETH IN 🫦
The delicious and the decadent.
The exuberant and luscious.
Sugary sweet and hot as hell!
Can you taste it yet?
[modern wedding videography for modern lovers ➡️ @andorinhafilms ]
Our love kills shadows - Act III 🔥
- editorial by -
photography @luminous
videography @andorinhafilms
creative direction | makeup | hair @alexandracastromua
decor | floral design @alexandra.bloomcreative
cake @beenas.be
dress @bitaratelier
earring @martins_handmade_jewellery
veil | gloves @matrimonius
tuxedo @amour_glamour
models
@alluremodelmanagement.official
@saradias2097
@miguelsousa1990
production assistant
@marciacoelho13](https://scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.75761-15/476634108_18386864206104454_8178527041839902911_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=111&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0xJUFMuYmVzdF9pbWFnZV91cmxnZW4uQzMifQ%3D%3D&_nc_ohc=5jWq9CLVfo4Q7kNvwGZL0_4&_nc_oc=Adk7dXmsejg7_h0MMV2XPGVdXUZxAjy6gvARNxF34SHJz5v8Rbhyo3WfSrNRUNoyob0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=8ZLaprgaqwIR9AOnDtiqMA&oh=00_AfvoVfhVat7QJ0a1bfSJcz9K0mL1zpel4Rac_hjKZjPRxQ&oe=69875341)
