A bride in a white wedding gown holding a bouquet of flowers standing next to a groom in a cream-colored suit seated outdoors near a stucco building with wooden accents and potted plants, during a wedding ceremony.

A couple dressed in wedding attire standing on a wooden dock by a body of water, surrounded by lush green trees, sharing a kiss at night.

Three men standing outdoors on a cloudy day, with a large wooden triangle structure above them. The men appear to be dressed in formal attire, suggesting a wedding or formal event.

A bride and groom standing close together outdoors, smiling at each other, with lush green trees in the background. The bride is holding a large, colorful bouquet of flowers, and the groom is dressed in a black suit with a white shirt and black tie.

A white round table with a variety of drinks and a floral arrangement in the background. There are three cocktails on the table: a red drink in a glass, a green drink in a martini glass, and a clear drink in a coupe glass, with candles and flowers ar

A bride and groom standing on the steps of a building, surrounded by blurred wedding guests. The bride is wearing a white strapless wedding gown and holding a bouquet of black and white flowers, while the groom is in a black suit with a white shirt a

Outdoor dining setup with a long table and chairs in a grassy area, overlooking a mountain range with green forests and snow-capped peaks under a clear blue sky.

A bride and groom standing close together, with the bride wearing a lacy wedding dress with floral embroidery and tattoos on her arm, smiling at the camera, against a dark background.

A group of women in elegant dresses walking outdoors near a vintage fire truck and a small white building.

A bride and groom stand on a wooden dock by a lake on a rainy day, sharing transparent umbrellas. The groom is dressed in a black tuxedo, and the bride in a lace wedding gown holding a bouquet, with mountains and forest in the background.

A wedding ceremony with multiple couples sitting and standing, in a rustic indoor setting with wooden walls, palm plants, and vintage furniture. The bride and groom are sitting on a vintage sofa, surrounded by friends and family.

A bride and groom standing close together on a rocky beach, about to kiss, with the ocean in the background.

A person holding a glass of rosé wine in a dimly lit setting with their face blurred in the background.

A couple sharing a kiss at a dimly lit event, chandelier in background.

Authentic Vancouver Wedding Photographer by Madalena

SAMBA is a Brazilian rhythm, and it’s an icon and an expression. JOY is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

Hello, my name is Madalena. As a Vancouver wedding photographer, I bring a creative mind and warm heart to every wedding and elopement I photograph. I'm a Brazilian‑Canadian based right here in Vancouver, and I love capturing authentic love stories in this beautiful city and beyond.

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Vancouver & BC Wedding Photographer

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Madalena is a Brazilian-Canadian wedding and elopement photographer known for authentic, candid storytelling. With nearly two decades of experience and hundreds of weddings photographed across BC and destinations around the world, she creates a relaxed, personal experience and images that feel true to every couple.

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Cathy Tram

We are so thrilled that we got to work with Madalena for our wedding.

She was so kind, personable and fun. We had a couple meetings before our big day and she listened to everything and completely understood the assignment. My husband and I primarily wanted to focus on candid photos to capture the true essence and feel of our day and Madalena did exactly that. She also split her photography time in between the day, which I’m incredibly grateful for.

All of our guests were so impressed by her soloing all the shots during the wedding, zipping in and out of areas unseen! I was also amazed at how fast we got our previews!! All beautifully shot.

Thank you so much for capturing our day, we’ll cherish the memories for a lifetime.

We highly recommend Sambajoy Wedding Photography for any special occasion!

Noémie and Rory

We had the pleasure to have Madalena and Marcelo capture our big day and we absolutely loved loved loved working with them! We are not natural in front of cameras and the nerves can be there on your big day, but they went above and beyond to make sure we were confortable and confident in front of the camera. They have a magic eye for art to capture the most perfect photos and we are absolutely in love with the sneak peek they delivered to us shortly after the wedding. Muito obrigada to you both! You'll have a special spot in our hearts forever!

Julia Charnel

We are so happy with our wedding and engagement photos from Sambajoy! Madalena and Marcelo were amazing to work with. They made the whole process fun and easy. They understood our vision and captured the day and each moment so beautifully. We are so grateful for the time, energy and talent they put into all the photos. Would highly recommend Sambajoy Wedding Photography!