Frequently Asked Questions (Weddings)

Samba is the most popular Brazilian cultural expression, it’s a dance and a national icon, gathering people together in the same rhythm. Joy is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. I wanted to have a truly Brazilian word to match our favourite word in English: joy. Sambajoy is a word created by us, like a happy feeling with a soul and rhythm.

There is, Once you confirm you want to book me, I then require a retainer of 50% of your chosen package and my contract signed to secure your wedding date.

Yes, I do have a few openings every year.

Absolutely! I will have them in RAW for five years, besides that I secure your backup in three ways: Computer, Raid and Google Drive.

Unfortunately, no. The edited images are our final product. Imagine that a florist will create you a bouquet and not only deliver some pretty flowers with the arranging. There is no exception for it.

On average I will deliver between 45-50 photos for each hour of your wedding day.

Yes, I also offer Family Sessions.

Yes, Id like to think that the photos that we take are a reflection of your day, and that also goes for the image itself. I “edit” every photo by looking at each one to make sure that the colour & contrast is as consistent as possible, but I edit to maintain the quality & the authenticity of each image.

I am friendly, bubbly and warm. I will be close to you and your partner for hours, I am also relaxed and focused.

I love hearing your thoughts and share our own ideas about places to take you for photos. I go scouting for every wedding on the week of the event based on what I shared. I always keep an eye looking for hidden gems. Also, I will have all the locations on our Google Maps and we share them with the driver of the day to make it easier, safer and faster. Yep, I think about that too!

Yes, absolutely! I have GREAT people that we love working with that includes planners, florists, make-up artists, catering, etc. Also, if we are not available on your wedding date, I will send referrals for you.

Usually, I suggest arriving at Getting Ready 30 minutes to one hour prior to you get dressed and leave around a couple of songs after the Dance Floor's opening (in case you choose to have that). That would be a good start to calculate how many hours you will need. The hours are consecutively counted.

Communicate with me! Share your thoughts and express what you envision with us! I am a kind, and sensitive person, but I do not tolerate abuse of any form (harassment, gaslighting, etc).