Our story & philosophy

Fifteen Years of Cinema.
Over 500 Celebrations
Mastered.

High-end destination wedding cinematography for destination couples, royal Indian weddings, and multi-day celebrations in Portugal and Europe.

20+Years of experience
500+Weddings documented
200+Indian & multi-day weddings
100%Unscripted fidelity
Aerial view of a clifftop wedding venue on the Cascais coast
The Atelier // Cascais & Lisbon, Portugal
Leadership

Directorial Leadership

Diogo Jervis d’Athouguia
Founder & Filmmaker

Diogo Jervis d’Athouguia

With over 20 years of cinematic expertise, Diogo was a pioneer of luxury Indian weddings in Portugal, helping establish a new visual language for South Asian celebrations long before they became part of the country’s destination wedding scene.

He was among the first to bring a highly dynamic, cinematic approach to Indian wedding films in Portugal, moving beyond traditional wedding coverage to create films driven by energy, movement, music and emotion.

Over the years, Diogo has played a defining role in the growth of destination weddings in Portugal, working with couples and families travelling from around the world to celebrate across the country’s most distinctive venues and landscapes. His experience spans complex multi-day celebrations, large-scale productions and culturally rich weddings where understanding the people, traditions and pace of the day is as important as the images themselves.

His instinct for visual storytelling, combined with an editorial eye and a deep understanding of South Asian celebrations, has helped shape the language of luxury Indian wedding films in Portugal and continues to influence how these celebrations are filmed and remembered.

20+ Years | Pioneering Indian Wedding Films in Portugal | Luxury Destination Weddings | Dynamic Cinematic Storytelling
Jason Heyman
Partner & Videographer

Jason Heyman

With over 15 years behind the camera and more than 500 weddings filmed, Jason brings extensive experience in destination weddings and South Asian celebrations across Portugal.

Having filmed more than 200 Indian weddings, he understands the rhythm, traditions, energy and cultural nuances of multi-day celebrations, while bringing a calm, cinematic approach to every moment.

Jason is particularly known for his natural connection with couples. He communicates easily, puts people at ease and knows how to guide them without making the experience feel staged, allowing couples to relax, be themselves and genuinely lose themselves in the moment during portraits and couple sessions.

His approach combines technical experience, visual storytelling and an intuitive understanding of people, creating films that feel authentic, elegant and emotionally alive.

15+ Years Filming | 500+ Weddings | 200+ Indian Weddings
The Atelier

Videographers & Editorial Artisans

Tomás Almeida

Tomás Almeida

Videographer & Assistant
Susana Semedo

Susana Semedo

Film Editor
Carla Aziago

Carla Aziago

Film Editor
Bruno Freitas

Bruno Freitas

Film Editor
Our foundations

Three Pillars of Artistry

01 // Presence

Unobtrusive
Presence

Capturing genuine atmosphere and authentic moments without intruding or creating a chaotic set. Our presence is felt through quiet intuition, allowing real intimacy and effortless joy to unfold undisturbed.

02 // Mastery

Multi-Day
Mastery

Specialized expertise in multi-event timelines, Mehndi, Sangeet, and complex sacred rituals with endurance and precision. We navigate intricate traditions and celebrations with technical grace and deep cultural fluency.

03 // Fidelity

Master 4K
Delivery

Archival quality grading, multi-format delivery, and private screening rooms via Frame. Every frame undergoes high-fidelity color treatment to produce cinematic legacy films that endure for generations.

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Available for selective commissions across Portugal, Europe, and destination venues worldwide.

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