HISTÓRIAS DE AMOR com
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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
INDIAN-AMERICAN WEDDING IN ALENTEJO / Asha + Ricardo / love is the water of life
Nomeada pela VOGUE Portugal entre "os melhores dos melhores", a Melanie da Andorinha Films cria vídeos únicos para pessoas únicas: acredita em contar histórias que permaneçam fiéis a quem vocês são- como indivíduos e como casal - e que capturem autenticamente o vosso dia.
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![Isabella & Harry - Palace Elopement in Sintra, Portugal [Wedding Video]](https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/2109098688-3aace724f827010926e11d5e8370d20cddfef08e79aabb0406569f93a4372884-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)
![Carla + Pedro [feels like I'm falling]](https://i.vimeocdn.com/video/1852901069-ba578a2c5ba3cbd52be8df82e96e492e67a773065990d6ae53276d2280d0587a-d_1920x1080)
Quer estejam a celebrar com os vossos amigos mais queridos, a dar a festa mais badalada do ano ou a casar só os dois - eu estou aqui para capturar todos estes momentos maravilhosos! Acredito que todas as histórias de amor valem a pena serem contadas, e nenhum amor é pequeno - OU GRANDE - demais!
De vídeos curtos e emocionantes a documentários íntimos e cativantes, a Andorinha Films oferece um serviço completo de alta qualidade!
"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
Nascido em Berlim e viajando pelo mundo desde jovem, já vivi nos Estados Unidos, na Escócia e em Portugal. Tendo filmado em todo o Sul da Europa (desde Portugal, Espanha e França até Itália) e sendo fluente em Alemão, Inglês e Português e com boas capacidades de comunicação em Francês, Espanhol e Italiano, posso coordenar e captar a vossa celebração multicultural com facilidade. Podem ter a certeza de que os vossos discursos e votos serão editados com tato, ritmo e emoção, independentemente da língua que falam!
!["We cannot recommend Melanie highly enough, she was truly one of the most incredible hires we made for our entire wedding. From our very first interaction, she was exceptionally easy to work with, bringing a calm, professional, and joyful energy to the planning process and the day itself.
She constantly went above and beyond to make our day feel special. [..]
As for the final film, it is absolute perfection. She captured the emotion, the laughter, and the beauty of our day in a way we will cherish forever. If you are on the fence about booking her, this is your sign to do it. She is worth every single penny and more!"
Camilla + Erik, married in Sintra, Portugal - June 6th, 2026
❤️
Videography | @andorinhafilms
Catering | @penhalongacatering
Second Camera + Sound | @joaopedroreis
Photography | @thevanessapower
Coordination + Flowers | @escape_eventos
Venue | Casa Dos Penedos
Hotel | @sintra_villa_bela_vista
Hair | @entretrancas_hairstyling
Makeup | @veramordido_makeupartist
String quartet | @stringquartetsolutions
Dress | @twgboutique @viviennewestwood
Wedding wrap/scarf | @clothdublin
Bride | @camillont
Groom | @wilhelmson.erik](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/886527383_18495444949104454_6840919701384163327_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=110&_nc_map=urlgen_bucketless&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=18hYY-nMxfEQ7kNvwFpD_b8&_nc_oc=Adoo_EBJwzpli0RKCC52GZUxdEv6nANi3SCbkRHJ-wEhZoF5OtivOzDy4eL-sFhX0z0&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ThpLgMfM7AztCi-x7VAHdg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQJPj6SqORWgw2Ws06brffFcQQlMApafFr5L971X6uwrpHYBV9SPwsf83ktr86GaHfRDLfUuWKrw&_nc_ct=RQosPBUKFQQAAAA&oh=00_AQTg6xWexxJJ16eqx_ramSw23UxoemaJc_WGsq3mwIVwZg&oe=6AFC4DF8)
![Hands touch. Eyes meet.
[complete the lyrics in the comments if you're a musical nerd like me 🤭]](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/670596216_18456285064104454_7487358502389554984_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=106&_nc_map=urlgen_bucketless&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=6C99tYYr20wQ7kNvwFlSe-q&_nc_oc=Adr6NFMDrpMxo8fnnYtBIQoK_kyX2nvlrkPCuJN-hku11jLXx3At9EALN8_pk2qysZ4&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ThpLgMfM7AztCi-x7VAHdg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQIeRtbXpJy1BG6gPeQ9-4uYv38562cewjBoYEziwJNVY1PAe9olDqH930uuBGmQv51TInziduRj&_nc_ct=RQosPBUKFQIAAAA&oh=00_AQSn991VVFBbMRuLIfos2Dqp-TPJqJwGH6l6KjDr7uZs5A&oe=6AFC706C)
![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-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/572135842_18427432381104454_4782643113034284603_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&_nc_map=urlgen_bucketless&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=unA77AXZ8k8Q7kNvwH5tw2j&_nc_oc=AdraXP0Xyrb_Zk0_ovBkbNPZhrsWCOqSYqM64IeCQkD9BOTKBqrEZgT2aVLSt78fdRg&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=ThpLgMfM7AztCi-x7VAHdg&_nc_tpa=Q5bMBQKUjLrtNduh8-LLVuN9zVCPux-UGNDUP1mhitEvywQSGa3wXDJF-LfXTliSVC3kFdmPbb1ZIdXC&_nc_ct=RQosPBUKFQQAAAA&oh=00_AQSP9h9XmLI-yuj9sD_1qUtVgsCdjSdaieEBjmC9MXx3_w&oe=6AFC63D5)
