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Cascais Family Photography
Chas Studios offers Cascais family photography for families visiting Portugal who want natural, relaxed photos by the ocean. Many families staying in Cascais or nearby areas like Estoril and Sintra choose to book a photoshoot to document their time together during a vacation, a special occasion, or a multi-generational trip along the Portuguese coast.
Our Cascais family photography style is candid, refined, and natural. Rather than structured posing, we focus on real interaction between parents and children, allowing families to walk, explore, and enjoy time together while we document those moments as they unfold. Sessions often take place along the beaches of Cascais, the cliffs of Guincho, the historic center, or nearby areas like Quinta da Marinha.
Cascais offers a softer, more open setting compared to Lisbon, with ocean views, natural light, and space for children to move freely. We schedule sessions in the early morning or near sunset to create clean, natural images that highlight both your family and the coastal environment.
Throughout the session, we provide light direction to keep things easy and comfortable without interrupting the flow, especially for younger children. The result is a balanced mix of candid moments and natural portraits that feel relaxed and unforced.
Whether you’re visiting Cascais or the surrounding coast, our goal is to create a set of family photos that reflect this time together in a simple, honest way.
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FAQ
We are based in Cascais, Portugal, and regularly photograph families in Cascais, Estoril, Sintra, and Lisbon.
Our Cascais family photography style is natural, candid, and lightly guided. We focus on real interaction rather than posed shots, creating a mix of relaxed portraits and genuine moments.
Most sessions take place in Cascais, including the beaches, Guincho cliffs, Quinta da Marinha, or the historic center. We can also recommend locations based on your stay and preferences.
We recommend early morning or sunset in Cascais for the best light.
Most family photoshoots in Cascais last around 60 minutes, allowing time to explore and capture a variety of moments.
You will receive a curated gallery of professionally edited images, with a minimum 60 photos per hour.
We recommend neutral, coordinated tones that work well with the coastal setting in Cascais. We’ll guide you after booking.
You will receive your photos within 7 days after your Cascais photoshoot.
For photography, we use the R6 Mark II camera and lighting equipment. Lenses: 24-70 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 50mm 1.4, and 100mm macro 1.4. For video, we use the Sony FX3 cinema camera and DJI Mini 4 Pro drone.
As stated in our cancellation policy, we hold onto the deposit as a cancellation fee. However, you can use the deposit toward a future photoshoot without an expiration date.
Yes, we offer video and drone coverage for family sessions in Cascais when conditions allow.
You don’t need to worry about posing. We guide you naturally while keeping the session relaxed and unstructured.
We use a clean, natural editing style with true-to-life tones, keeping your photos timeless and consistent.
LET’S CREATE LASTING FAMILY MEMORIES.