Planning a trip to Porto in 2026? Discover why we chose Beiju Porto for our professional photoshoot, covering everything from booking options to pricing and our experience capturing stunning memories by the Douro River.
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Happiness Log's 17 Nights, 19 Days
🇪🇸 An Independent Adventure in Spain & Portugal 🇵🇹
My partner and I love capturing our overseas adventures with candid snap photos 📷.
For this trip, we debated where to take them. Since tour guides in Spain often help take photos of couples when you join various tours, we decided Portugal would be the perfect spot.
Then came the big decision: Lisbon or Porto?
While Lisbon's famous trams and vibrant yellow backdrops are fantastic,
this time, we really wanted to capture ourselves amidst Porto's breathtaking scenery, with the Douro River and endless orange rooftops.
So, our snap photoshoot was officially decided: Porto it was! ✨
Why We Chose Beiju Porto for Our Porto Snap Photoshoot
When researching snap photoshoots,
I always prioritize the photographer's style and
reviews from previous clients.
Ultimately, expressions are key,
so I paid close attention to whether the atmosphere during the shoot was comfortable,
if the photos beautifully captured both the landscape and our natural selves,
and the overall color palette of the received images.
After browsing on MyRealTrip, sorting by highest-rated,
we settled on Beiju Porto ✨. They had tons of reviews, and the vibe in their sample photos was exactly what we were looking for.
We even considered an iPhone photoshoot due to cost,
but my partner prefers photos taken with a proper camera,
so we decided to go with a professional camera snap again!
Beiju Porto: Pricing and Our Booked Option
The package we initially booked was for
two people, with the Afternoon + Sunset option,
and the non-consent for portrait/copyright usage.
At the time, the cost was ~$155 per person.
The total price for two was ~$310.
We opted for the non-consent option because
we felt a bit uncomfortable with our photos being used on the company's SNS or portfolio.
(Turns out, it made the price a bit higher 😩)
Self-funded
Still, MyRealTrip often has
various payment and card discounts,
which is great because you can usually book a little cheaper.
Rain Forecast Led to Afternoon Shoot Instead of Sunset
We had originally booked the most popular
Afternoon + Sunset slot because we wanted to capture Porto's vibrant, colorful scenery.
(We booked about 6 months in advance!)
But wouldn't you know it?!
On the day of the shoot, there was a continuous rain forecast.
Ultimately...
it looked like a sunset was out of the question for the day. So, unfortunately, we decided to shift our schedule earlier to a time when there was a higher chance of no rain,
and ended up shooting for one hour from 2:30 PM that afternoon.
While light rain can be worked with using umbrellas, we were informed that if it rained too heavily, we'd need to adjust the time or date.
Beiju Porto kindly provided a partial refund for the price difference due to changing our time slot, so there were absolutely no issues.
During the actual shoot, it was not only cloudy but also incredibly windy!
And just as we were finishing up,
it even started to rain.
We were so relieved it held off until the end of our session, but since we had originally hoped for sunny Porto scenery, the weather was quite a disappointment 😔.
What is the price if I choose the 'portrait rights and copyright non-consent option' for a Beije Porto snapshot shoot in Porto?
According to the article, for a two-person, afternoon + sunset shoot with the 'portrait rights and copyright non-consent option,' it was ~$155 per person, totaling ~$311. It was mentioned that choosing this option makes the price more expensive.
How does Beije Porto respond if there's a rain forecast on the day of a Porto snapshot shoot?
The article's author stated that instead of the originally booked afternoon + sunset time, the shoot was moved up to 2:30 PM, when there was a higher chance of no rain, and lasted for one hour. For light rain, umbrellas are used, and if it rains too heavily, the time or date can be adjusted, with a partial refund for the option difference.
When can I expect to receive the original photos and edited photos after a Beije Porto snapshot shoot in Porto?
Approximately 10 days after the shoot, 573 preliminary photos with adjusted brightness and color were received via email. After selecting and submitting 20 of these, the edited photos were received about 10 days later. This was reportedly faster than other snapshot companies.
What aspects were primarily focused on during the editing of Beije Porto's snapshot photos in Porto?
Color correction was applied to brighten the cloudy weather background, and obstacles like cranes in the background were removed to make the photos look cleaner. The focus was on capturing the natural appearance of the people and the cityscapes of Porto, rather than an overly artistic, magazine-like feel.
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