The Vernacular | wedding photographer | Portugal, Europe | THE WED

The Vernacular is a wedding photography studio founded by Margarida, a Portugal-based photographer working across Europe
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The Vernacular is a wedding photography studio founded by Margarida, a Portugal-based photographer working across Europe

Although she carries a flower’s name, her true language is photography. Based in Lisbon, she travels throughout Europe documenting love stories with an instinctive focus on honest, imperfect moments. Her work is shaped by architectural lines, contemporary art, and the fluid rhythm of fashion, subtle influences that inform the way she frames and observes the world.

The Vernacular

"I approach each story with sensitivity and presence, creating a space where couples feel at ease to simply be themselves"

At the heart of it all are people, her couples: their connection, movement, laughter, and intimacy. It’s this genuine human connection, quiet, emotional, and unforced, that she’s constantly drawn to and seeks to preserve through her lens.


Couple
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24 September 2025

One of our top priorities when planning our wedding was finding an exceptional photographer to capture the moments we’d cherish forever. We are so grateful we chose Margarida for this incredibly important task. She came highly recommended by our wedding planner, and she exceeded every expectation. Margarida worked seamlessly with our planner and florist to bring our vision to life, ensuring every meaningful detail was beautifully documented. Not only is she incredibly talented and creative, but she also made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera — something we truly appreciated. We were blown away when we received our sneak peek just days after the wedding—not only by the quality of the photos, but by how many moments she had already captured so perfectly.

We can’t thank Margarida enough for preserving these memories with such artistry and care. It’s a gift we’ll treasure for a lifetime.
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Couple
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30 July 2025

We worked with Margarida for both our engagement shoot and our wedding day and wow — she is absolutely incredible. From the moment we met her, she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, capturing genuine moments with ease. Her eye for detail and natural ability to tell a story through her photos blew us away. On our wedding day, she went above and beyond — keeping us calm, blending seamlessly into the day, and somehow managing to capture every candid laugh, every tear, and all the little details we’ll treasure forever. The final photos are breathtaking and feel so true to us as a couple. If you are looking for a photographer who is not only talented but also kind, professional, and a joy to be around, Margarida is the one. We couldn’t be happier and feel so lucky to have had her capture such special moments in our lives. We can’t wait to work with her again for future milestones!
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Couple
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21 June 2025

Nothing but wow, wow, wow! We booked the Vernacular in 2023 for our 2025 wedding because we knew good photographers book up fast and this was an important part of the wedding for us. We booked her for our rehersal dinner and our wedding day. Margarida shot my wedding on the hottest day of the year in Portugal and was the kindest person and worked so hard the entire day and night. All of my friends and family kept telling me how much they loved her. I look at our photos so often and cannot wait to get them framed, her black and white shots are absolutely stunning. After going to 3 other weddings immediately after ours, I'm even more amazed at what Margarida was able to accomplish and deliver. So, so happy with our choice. I cannot thank you enough, Margarida!!!
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Couple
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13 June 2025

We are absolutely thrilled with our wedding photos! Margarida’s composition and style are stunning, and every image feels like a work of art. She captured everything we hoped for and more, bringing us right back into the moment with each photo. Thank you, Margarida, for your time, eye, and vibe. We are so grateful you were part of our day!
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Couple
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15 August 2024

Margarida is not only incredibly talented but also such a warm, personable, and passionate individual. On the wedding day, she felt more like a friend than just a photographer. Both my husband and I are in love with the quality and aesthetics of the images — they beautifully captured the essence of our day.
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Couple
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04 June 2024

We could not recommend Margarida more. The pictures and video turned out beyond amazing. Margarida is the sweetest and calmest person, which is just what you need on your wedding day. Margarida is so helpful and made us feel so calm and at ease, which really shows in our photos. Amazing through and through!
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