Founder & photographer
Kate Belova
Every guide on this site is written or reviewed by Kate: a working portrait photographer who founded Photo Portugal and personally vets every photographer on the platform.
Kate Belova is a professional portrait and lifestyle photographer with over 10 years of experience, based in Lisbon, Portugal. Known for her "soul portrait" style, Kate has a rare ability to make people feel completely at ease in front of the camera — revealing authentic emotions and genuine personality in every frame.
After years of shooting family and lifestyle sessions across Lisbon, Sintra, and Cascais, Kate realized that tourists visiting Portugal wanted beautiful photos but finding a trustworthy local photographer was surprisingly hard. She created Photo Portugal to solve this — a curated marketplace where every photographer is personally vetted and every session delivers an exceptional experience.
Latest articles
Elopement in Madeira: Cliffs, Laurel Forest & How to Plan It
Cabo Girão's sea cliff, the fog in Fanal, sunrise above the clouds at Pico do Arieiro — where to elope in Madeira, what it costs, and how the island's weather really works.
Post-Wedding Photoshoot in the Algarve: The Day-After Session
A day-after session gets you the coastal portraits your wedding day never had time for — from €279, at sunrise or golden hour, with nobody waiting on you.
Surprise Proposal in the Algarve: Best Spots & How to Plan It
Where to propose in the Algarve, what time of day to do it, how a hidden photographer actually works, and how to book the dinner afterwards. Sessions from €279.
Wedding Photographer in the Algarve: Costs & How to Book (2026)
Algarve wedding coverage runs €1,000–€2,000+ depending on the hours you book, while a one-to-two-hour portrait session starts from €279. Where couples shoot, when, and what to ask before signing.
Event Photography Pricing in Portugal: What Companies Actually Pay (2026)
Real 2026 price ranges for corporate event photography in Portugal — by format, city and deliverable — plus what moves quotes up or down and how to compare them.
Company Offsite Photography in the Algarve & Madeira: The Planning Guide
Your team offsite deserves better than phone photos. How to plan photography for retreats and incentive trips in the Algarve and Madeira — coverage, timing, costs.
