I’m a European filmmaker & photographer capturing cinematic elopements & weddings across Santa Barbara’s beautiful coastal & wine country.
LIGHTNING STRIKES. STORIES BEGIN.
LET’S RUN WITH IT.
THERE´S A NEW TALENT IN TOWN
wedding photography & filmmaking
Cinematic. Raw. Built Around Your Story.
Thinking of getting married in Santa Barbara?
FALL 2025/26
Bookings open.
Limited spots for Fall 2025 & 2026.
No timezone stress, no overseas fees — Let´s connect.
*Also available in Palm Springs & Joshua Tree
We won’t stage you.
We’ll tune into your vibe — and build something honest around it.
The storytellers
Santa barbara Wedding Videographer & Photographer for Wild Souls
Your wedding or elopement isn´t a template - it Should feel like you.
I’m a Santa barbara wedding filmmaker and photographer blending documentary, spontaneous & cinematic storytelling - from Portugal to the California.
Hey Lovers!
I'm Bruno—photographer,filmmaker, and founder of The Storytellers.
II’ll be based in Santa Barbara starting Fall 2025, creating bold cinematic elopements and weddings for wild souls.
Whether you’re dreaming of a beach ceremony, a cinematic city elopement, or an intimate vineyard wedding — I’m in. No posing, no cheesy stuff. Just raw connection and pure vibes.
For over 15 years, I’ve been shooting weddings across Europe and the US — mixing documentary, street, and cinematic storytelling. My style? Half documentary, half improvised chaos — always true to you.
If your day is intimate, rebellious, or somewhere in between — I’m here for it.
Let’s ditch the ordinary and shoot for the stars.
No travel fees. No extra hours charged. Just heart.
Why hire me?
Santa Barbara wedding photographer & videographer
From the very beginning, I realized weddings are much more than just parties.
Once I truly started connecting with people and their stories, everything changed.
My style is raw, spontaneous, and deeply emotional — it breathes through who I am.
I show up as Bruno, just as I am, with no pretenses. For me, being part of the vibe matters — not just another wedding, but an opportunity to make new friends and tell new stories.
That journey has now brought me to the USA, after working in Texas — and soon in Santa Barbara.
As an international wedding photographer & videographer, I bring a fresh eye and an adventurous mindset to every shoot — always embracing new locations, cultures, and moments.
With 15+ years of experience and over a hundred weddings captured, I offer a unique hybrid approach — shooting both photo & video with instinct, energy, and improvisation.
Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree — wherever your story takes us, I’m ready.
DOCUMENTARY . CINEMATIC . SPONTANEOUS
INVESTMENT & AVAILABILITY
To mark my arrival in California, I’m offering an exclusive 30% discount on my first bookings in Santa Barbara and beyond.
15+ years of experience (don´t misconfuse the discount for being newbie in the industry) and over a hundred weddings captured across Europe and the US — blending photography and filmmaking with a bold, hybrid approach.
This is not about standard wedding stuff. It’s about creating something meaningful, soulful, and real.
No travel fees. No extra hours charged. Just heart.
Now booking for Fall 2025 & 2026 — limited spots available.
Let’s connect and see if we vibe.
It’s not about the typical wedding path - it’s about having the guts & attitude to feel things differently.
Bruno from The Storytellers
Testimonials
"Bruno is an amazing photographer. He’s friendly and professional. When I searched for wedding photos at The Yeatman Hotel, his work stood out - it was unique and full of story. We loved it. He has a great talent for capturing true emotions. It was wonderful to create memories in Porto during our honeymoon. Just one week later, we received the photos, and they touched our hearts. Highly recommend him!”
Sunny ji
Testimonials
"If we can walk together, why can't we rock together?" the best quote to describe the work of this amazing and over the edge team.
That’s the quote that best describes the work of this bold, over-the-top team.
More than just photographers — they’ve become part of our lives.
Thank you, Bruno, for the unique, genuine work you and your team created, and for your friendship."
Di & Jorge
Looking for a Santa Barbara wedding photographer and videographer to capture your special day? Let’s connect and create something cool.
FAQ
What types of wedding photography and videography services do you offer?
I capture elopements, intimate weddings, engagement shoots, and cinematic wedding films - in Santa Barbara and worldwide.
Can we choose the location for our elopement or couple shoot?
Absolutely. I’ll help you pick a spot that matches your vibe -for sure we can work together to bring up your storytelling around Santa Barbara.
How long does a typical photo or video session last?
There’s no strict limit. I shoot until the story feels complete. Some take 1 or 2 hours, others half a day. It’s about the energy and what you´re looking for.
How long does it take to receive the final edited photos?
We understand the anticipation of seeing your final photos. Our editing process typically takes around 60 business days, depending on the volume of images and the complexity of editing required. Can be sooner either.
We focus on quality and detail to provide images that honestly show your day in our style.
What happens if the weather sucks on the day of our shoot?
We have 2 choices: We embrace it. Rain, wind, clouds — it’s all part of the vibe. Some of my most cinematic work happened under crazy skies. Or we postpone. You decide.
Do you live in Santa Barbara?
I’m based in Europe, but from fall 2025 onwards I’ll be regularly working from Santa Barbara for the season - no travel fees for you.
Do you offer both wedding photo and video packages?
Yes. I’m a photographer and filmmaker - so you can book just one or both. It’s all about telling your story fully.
What’s your videography and photography style?
Unscripted, cinematic, and emotionally raw. It’s part documentary, part improvised based on human connections- nothing fake, nothing staged.
How do we book you for our Joshua Tree wedding or elopement?
Just hit “Book Me” and tell me your plans. We’ll set up a quick video chat to vibe and go from there.
Ready to plan your wedding or elopement in Santa Barbara?
Let’s make it wild, real, and true to who you are. Whether you’re dreaming of a cinematic desert elopement or a laid-back wedding surrounded by nature, we’re here to create something that actually feels like you.
📍 I’m a Portugal wedding videographer and photographer with a heart set on adventure — now available in the U.S.
Want more inspiration? Head over to the wedding blog for destination stories and behind-the-scenes chaos.
Contact me now — bookings for Fall 2025 & 2026 are open.