The Portos Photo + Video

children is not an easy task, but Phil did this with ease and made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the lens. We loved each and every photo of both our rehearsal dinner and wedding! We will be forever grateful to The Portos and Phil for giving us photographs that we’ll look back on and cherish for the rest of our lives. ❤️

rs later I immediately thought of Phil. After submitting our inquiry Phil quickly reached out, from that point forward I knew we made the right decision. Phil was there every step of the way and no detail was left unturned. Planning a wedding is extremely stressful, especially during a pandemic but having Phil by our side was a blessing. Phil made us feel comfortable, confident and supported. We would recommend Phil and his team a thousand times over, him and his team are what every bride and groom need in a photographer not to mention his work is literal art. Thank you Phil, Brandon, Ron and Adam! We were so grateful and lucky to have you capture one of the most important days of our lives.

mmodating and willing to help us out on such short notice! He consulted with us, and was so kind and helped bring the vision of our wedding day to life! He was incredibly professional during the entire day, and had a planned out schedule to make sure we received all the photos we desired. The quality of the photos was impeccable, and perfectly fit the mood and vibe of the most perfect day!! If you choose to work with Phil and The Portos, it will be the best choice you can make for your wedding day!!

h every wedding. From the very first meeting, Phil Porto treated us like friends he'd known his entire life. When our wedding was postponed due to COVID, Phil was there with us every step of the way and worked magic to make sure he could still be there to shoot it himself! On the wedding day, Phil & Brandon showed up early looking so stylish (the salmon blazer was so killer). I absolutely loved that from the moment I saw them, I instantly knew that that the personalities I had fallen in love with were 100% genuine. The entire day went seamlessly because of Phil & Brandon, I truly could not have imagined a better photo/video team. After the wedding I realized that I had completely forgotten to ask for a photo with our two dogs - I reached out to Phil and before even sending my full gallery he sent me any photos that had them included knowing it was my one regret of the day. This small act is the perfect example of how Phil (& the rest of the Portos) will go out of their way for the couples they work with, because at the end of the day we're friends - not just clients. Years from now, when I show my kids and grandkids photographs of our wedding not only will the joy and love from our wedding party and guests be evident- the but so too will the joy and love from the other side of the lens. Thank you Portos for everything ❤

are fresh and fun, unique and gorgeous. Stop searching, this is the photographer you want!

ting great shots that really capture our personalities as well as our relationship. Worth every penny we spent and would recommend Phil to family, friends and/or anyone that needs a photographer for any occasion. He is that good!

beautiful, enchanting, and unique photos. They managed our time, our space, and our people all so well and we could not have asked for a better experience! They were so chill as well and throughout the process provided us super thorough tips and advice, included us in their facebook group, and took the time to get to know us. They made it such a fun and personal experience, we would recommend them to capture any and all of your special moments.

truly special (and so much better than typical wedding photographers). From the second we met them, we immediately felt comfortable and as if we had been lifelong friends. Their style and compositions are unique, elegant, and memorable. They have the ight vision and they were always able to make the mundane seem unbelievable. I know we'll look back at our wedding photos forever and appreciate how lucky we were to work with The Portos. Huge thanks to Phil and team for making our day special, but also helping us capture so many amazing memories.

style and felt heard throughout the entire process. They helped us create a photography timeline which was essential for our wedding day to run seamlessly. Brandon, our photographer, has such a relaxed energy and helped us feel at ease the entire day. Not to mention, he got some killer shots of our wedding:) The turnaround time was prompt, the editing beautiful, and the communication consistent. We feel so blessed we found the Portos- we will undoubtedly use them for any future photography needs. We can't thank you enough!

ed a timeline producing a seamless flow. Jen, our photographer brought a sense of calm while capturing the beauty, tenderness and joy during the celebration of our love. Her artful vision captured the essence of our wedding day and will bring us memories for years to come.

ving them by our side all day. Their product is priceless- our photo and video are the best everyone has ever seen, hands down. Thanks Phil! Much love, so many thanks! The Tolba’s

hose to go with Phil, and he was awesome right from the start. The experience started off with a free video consultation to get to know one another and we knew right away that he was the guy. His communication was personable, timely, and consistent, and each time we connected with him - call, text, or in-person - it was always positive and fun. The Portos style is definitive, and Phil delivered on all fronts for every event - from the engagement shoot, to the ceremony and reception. One of the biggest reason we chose to go with Phil/The Portos was because of all the awesome party shots we saw on their platforms. Phil goes where the action is, and in between taking awesome photos, he’s dancing and enjoying the party himself. The Portos team is knockout team all around!

thankful that he was our photographer on our special day! He helped us feel calm and collected and even a bit badass. We enjoyed every moment, he helped to guide us through the process months in advance, and after seeing the photos we couldn’t have envisioned anything better! He is an artist and we will be showing off all of our photos for years to come! Thank you again Phil for all of your support, passion and kindness! He really helped us to make our day feel perfect.

andon delivered 100%. The photos are absolutely stunning, just gorgeous, truly! He is so talented. And also, he was amazing to work with. He had incredible ideas of where to take us around Central Park, and he was a joy, through and through. Also, he managed to be everywhere! 150 people were at our wedding, and he got everything of note. Thank you Portos! And thank you Phil for editing our photos amazingly, and getting them to us so quickly!

so easy to work with and definitely cares about each of his couples. Brandon shot our engagement photos and made it the easiest process ever. We were both extremely nervous going into the photos and he made it comfortable and fun. We cannot wait for him to shoot our wedding! Every picture turned out stunning and we are so glad we hired the Portos. Their style captures the emotion of the couples, rather than just a staged photo for pinterest and it really shows.

ve known him for years! The Porto’s team is so great to work with, caring, understanding and so talented! I can’t even describe how beautiful our photographs turned out and I would recommend the Porto’s to anyone.

have picked a better team to capture our wedding! If you want the best of the best, you want The Portos!

atural. We decided to go with Jenn as our photographer for our big day and she did not disappoint in the slightest! I couldn't have asked for a more kind and passionate person to capture our special day. When I met her the morning of my wedding, it felt as if we had already known each other for years and we were best friends. She never made anyone feel awkward or uncomfortable and made the entire photo process fun and easy. Forget about all those corny wedding photos you see at every wedding, because the Porto's do the complete opposite. They make you look and feel so cool. 10/10 recommend!!!!

hat I kept losing every five minutes). I knew I would be happy booking The Portos based on their portfolio and reviews, but Phil definitely exceeded my expectations. Thank you!

ardry in speed editing! Our complete gallery was available to us in record time. Jen was a dream in keeping us calm and close to schedule. We loved the experience. Now we just need to narrow down our favorites... thank you!

ust trust him. We preferred communicating with Angela, who was our photographer. Unfortunately, most of the questions we asked her could only be answered by Phil. On the day of, there were many things that we were not prepared for because neither Phil or Angela had clearly and effectively communicated with us. We were taken out of the moment several times for posed photos during both our ceremony and reception. I’m sure the Portos has done this at other weddings and couples have been happy with it. We just wish they had told us that they were planning to stop us for a kiss as we walked down the isle, and we would have asked them not to. We don’t blame Angela for any of the issues we had. She did a lovely job on the day of our wedding, all things considered. We are happy with how our photos turned out, but wish we could have been treated better.

t them! He captured the pure joy of the day from start to finish. We would very highly recommended using The Portos! You will not regret it!

to a few hiccups the day of. The photos I got back so far have captured our style perfectly. I’m beyond happy and can’t wait to see the rest, plus the video! 🖤

soon as we got engaged, it was already a done deal. Truthfully, I couldn't be happier we made that decision. Phil was incredible to work with, and constantly inspiring us to just be ourselves in front of the camera. Our engagement shoot went perfectly, and I thought those photos were to die for.... but then I got the sneak peek from the wedding. I am looking at 3 photos that bring me both limitless joy and instantly bring me back to the best day I've ever had. I am looking at 3 photos that, had I seen them while planning, would have on my own pinterest board as goalz. I am looking at 3 photos, wondering how the rest of them are going to compare, but knowing I'm sure to be blown away without fail. When you're planning a wedding, there's so many photographers out there... but not all of them are photo magicians who will create the kind of art you'll cherish forever. Phil Porto is the photo magician you want, and if you book anyone else, you're doing it WRONG.

but the time we were with him he really took our mind off the big day. The pictures were great. The pictures really captured how we felt at the moment he took them. We're still trying to figure out how he captured some of the pictures of us laughing right after we said I do. If you are looking for a great photographer, look no further than The Portos.

him that it was really important for us to remain on time and he really moved things along so that this could be accomplished. He was also very efficient and we were able to enjoy our cocktail hour, which was a plus. We were concerned about finding space around the area to take bridal party photos, and he was great about sending us a list of recommendations. Ultimately, we did not have a chance to go to all of the places that we discussed. However, Phil was awesome about improvising and our pictures turned out perfect. Additionally, he delivered our photos well ahead of our contracted date and there were so many! Our photos are gorgeous, and we would definitely recommend him. Thanks Phil!

swer questions and ease concerns! On the day of our wedding, Brandon really captured the authentic moments we desired and was so patient through the process. His artist eye for capturing our personalities really showed through in each photo. The Porto’s were also amazing communicators and were always available for all of my wedding worries! I highly recommend them not only because I adore them all but because the quality of their work truly shows. If your not sure who to hire for your Big day? HIRE THE PORTOS! Trust me, you won’t regret it! To Phil, Christa and Brandon, Thank you for being a part of our special day and accommodating our needs!

eeling corny. When we first talked to Phil on the phone, we knew this was the right company for us! They really love what they do, and made us feel so excited to partner with them on our big day! John was so amazing - we had so much fun with all the photos, everything felt super natural and not forced. And of course, the important bit - the end photos are BEAUTIFUL!! Everyone has commented on how amazing they are, we couldn't be happier!

work because “hire” sounds so impersonal and aloof, and Phil is anything but. After establishing a connection with us, he went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. From beginning to end, his responsiveness, genuine enthusiasm and joy, and candor were a much-needed respite from planning-related stresses, and even general life stresses: working with someone who sincerely loves what they do, and has such an authentic presence, is unbelievably refreshing and heartening. Oh, Phil’s also an incredible photographer. We’ve legit had multiple people tell us that our photos are the best they’ve ever seen. I knew we would love them, but I can’t even describe how expressive and impactful his images are. Thanks to them (and him), we’re able to look back and remember all of the day’s fleeting moment—it’s like having a ridiculously stunning timeline at our fingertips. We literally couldn’t be happier with the photos, or our experience with Phil and The Portos, and you’ll feel the same way after working with him. (I would almost be willing to bet my dogs on it, but that sounds terrible. But really.)

and moment flawlessly and felt like a part of our family and friends. Phil was the easiest to work and communicate with, to coordinate, and for perfectly edited the beauty Brandon captured. I sobbed my eyes out while we went through our gallery because, after dreaming for 24 years how every detail of this day would be, it was even more beautiful than I could have imagined and The Portos are to be given all the credit for capturing the smallest details. We will cherish these photos forever. In the strongest and purest form of its meaning, thank you.

CRUSHED IT by hiring The Portos (Phil). I could not be happier with our photos (which, by the way, were delivered super quickly! This is a nice thing when you're already starting to feel like you've been married a million years because life has gone back to normal and boring.) Phil made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera, embraced the weird things we could not help but do, and nailed the balance of taking photos that felt like us, but also special and way more beautiful than we typically look. The Portos' approach produces images that are perfectly non-traditional but yet so classic and lovely. Additionally, as a fairly Type A bride (I'm sure there aren't many of those out there...), Phil was incredibly easy to work with each step of the way and remained calm and collected on the big day even when I felt like many things were not going as planned. But you should know, I do deeply regret one thing about working with The Portos. And that's the fact that I was a real dummy and didn't also hire them as videographers. Don't make the same mistake I did. And hire these guys/gals - like right now!

lot of photographers and The Portos stood out for their candid, playful and professional style. Phil was an absolute professional in the weeks leading up the wedding, giving us guidance without being overwhelming. On the day, Phil was amazing... again he was the utmost professional giving us direction without being disruptive. Even for all the 'staged' shots with our wedding party and when it was just the two of us it still felt natural and fun. We just got back the pictures and I can't believe how good a job he did to capture the feeling and emotions from the day. We're so happy with how the pictures turned out and the turnaround time was much faster than we thought. We couldn't be more happy with The Portos! p.s. We caught Phil on the dance floor too looking like he was having fun while taking pictures, we had a few people come up to us and say 'your photographer is awesome'

everything was going smoothly when there was a little hiccup in our planning. They are thoughtful and down-to-earth and it shows in their work. John photographed our Florida wedding and every single photo is amazing! I would absolutely recommend them - they will give you photos you will cherish for a lifetime.

e around Brandon, our photographer. He made us feel like we had been friends for years. Our photos show that, and they also show my husband and I and our entire party in the most genuine way. It rained during our ceremony (like, literally RIGHT in the middle) and into our portrait time. Phil and Brandon graciously offered us another hour for FREE on another day to make up for what we weren’t able to get on the actual day. If you’re looking for a team that is honest, cares about YOU, and wants to give you the best photos and experience, all stress-free, you are looking for The Portos!

ng photos captured at our wedding, and also that we would have a great time doing so! Right at the start, Phil understood what we wanted our wedding to be - city hall ceremony, separate reception, first dance to Metallica, and a photo shoot - and he was all on board. It has only been a few weeks after the wedding and we have already received our photos! Also, I would be remiss not to mention that I had originally contracted with All in White as my videographer but due to things out of our control, they were not able to do our wedding. Phil called me to let me know and saved the day by letting me know that Christa would be able to take it on! I truly appreciated letting me know over the phone and also for taking on our wedding as videographer as well. This was the easiest and the best choice I made for my wedding. I recommend that you let their photos speak for themselves! If you find any of this interesting, I recommend you reach out and see for yourself :)

to capture the best moments and emotions without anything ever feeling staged, contrived or intrusive. It was the best and most magical day and I’m so glad to have the kind of photos that I’m proud to show off and that allow us to relive that day over and over again. I can’t recommend the Portos strongly enough and am so glad they were the ones to capture our special day. Thanks Phil!!

so in love with our photos...highly recommend this talented team! You will not be disappointed:)

s got a little lost trying to coordinate our first look and Phil helped to find them! If it wasn’t for him, we wouldn’t have had our first look. He kept us calm and made us feel comfortable as our jitters were sky-high! His positivity was contagious and was just what we needed when times got stressful. He made sure we stayed on our timeline and went out of his way to cater to my husband and I, making sure we had food and cut the cake on time. It was a pleasure having Phil help us capture the happiest day of our lives. Our photos are unbelievably stunning. I would highly HIGHLY recommend him for your big day. Whether you’re in town or planning a destination wedding, him and his team are there every step of the way to help coordinate details and make sure your day runs as smoothly as possible. Thank you for everything, Phil!

r we got engaged and I started searching the Internet for wedding photographers. At first, we were planning on getting married in NYC, so the Portos team came up during our search. Of all the photographers that I spoke with and met with (5+), I was most impressed with the Porto’s portfolio because they captured not just the beautiful details of weddings, but also (and arguably more importantly) the joy, surprise, and awe of people’s emotions. Phil was immediately responsive to my inquiry, and made me feel at ease from the start. Wedding vendors can sometimes make you feel cornered and overwhelmed, but working with Phil was always straightforward and personal. He has integrity and is a truly caring person, which is evident in the way he approaches his business. Weddings are expensive, and Phil was able to be flexible with us and to be understanding of our budget. Once we booked, my husband and I also had the chance to get drinks with him and found out first hand how fun and real Phil is as a person as well. When we decided to move our wedding location to Chicago, he was super flexible and happily accepted the challenge. Throughout our wedding day itself, he took charge and helped us get all of the shots we wanted. We always felt raw and natural with him - never awkward and artificially posed. The very next day, he sent a preview of a few photos for us, so we didn’t have to wait weeks to get our first peek. Perhaps most importantly, he went above and beyond to share with us lessons and wisdoms from his own marriage and relationship with his wife Christa. We truly felt he was invested in us beyond our wedding day or the 9 hour block he was with us, and that he cared about our marriage and our relationship. I don’t have enough good words to say about Phil and the Portos team. You will not be disappointed in the photographic results or the process of working with them, as they are genuine and loving people who will enrich your lives in ways that go beyond your wedding day.

thoughtful – when he arrived, he gave us an umbrella as a wedding gift because it was supposed to rain on our wedding day. He is friendly – he took the time to get to know us over Skype before our wedding day and even though we hadn’t spent much time with him, the day of we felt so comfortable with him. He is FUN – from knowing just how to make everyone laugh during the photos to joining in on the Wobble with us on the dance floor, he was an awesome party guest! Now, let’s talk about the photos. As I looked through them the first time, my heart melted. It was an emotional roller coaster and so many words were going through my head to describe the photos I was looking at: Astounding. Emotional. Art. Happy. Smiles. Laughter. Warm. Hilarious. Fun. LOVE. John truly captured the joy of our wedding day, the beauty of the venue, and the love shared not just between us but between those we love so dearly, too. I would hands down recommend The Portos to all of my family and friends! Thank you, Phil, Christa, and John!

xtremely professional and super personable at the same time. My fiance and I instantly felt not only comfortable, but incredibly stoked to work with them. They are honest, communicative, flexible, and SUPER TALENTED. We just received our engagement photos back extremely quickly and they are amazing. Phil captured our personality perfectly and I couldn't be more excited to do it again in October. HIRE THEM!

otographers, we fell in love with Phil’s work. Our pictures capture so much emotion beyond the obvious and truly tell a story. I feel so lucky that I will always have these beautiful, unique pictures to look back on. Phil was open to all of our ideas and shot many of our favorite pictures in Grand Central Station. Both Phil and Christa were very attentive leading up to the wedding and are just such nice people. Thank you again for everything!

ay with a more artistic approach than cookie cut out wedding photography. The day could have easily been stressful (5 boro bike tour, closed streets, street fair, potential rain), but Phil was able to navigate us and helped make our day as smooth as possible - and we got some awesome shots with the cyclists. To our surprise, we received our pictures 4 weeks early! Book The Portos, you will not be disappointed!!

, website, IG, and overall vibe! It was love at first sight! I knew right away I needed them & no one else to do our engagement/wedding photos! We set up a FaceTime meeting with Phil & Christa since we were in CA & they were in FL! After that, the rest is history, it was so easy going. We booked them right away to secure our date & even before we had a venue or anything! They were there for us from that moment on. They offered advice, help when I needed it & the best thing ever which I will forever be grateful for-referrals! There is even a special Facebook Group to share ideas from other brides that have worked with The Porto’s!! Our engagement photos were a blast & felt like the 3 of us were old pals! I was so nervous at first but my husband & Phil just made me laugh & laugh the whole time! Now to our wedding...it was an absolute dream! Phil & Angela showed up & literally killed it in every aspect. We had a blast! By the end of the night they both felt like family! The Porto’s are everything you want in photographer for your wedding! I also LOVE that Phil sent us 3 photos right away as the sneak peek, and had our photos back to us insanely fast! When planning a wedding you have to budget. When we did ours we put a #1 priority into the photos! I am so happy we did because the outcome of having The Porto’s do our wedding... these absolutely gorgeous photos of an insanely gifted/talented team of photographers that I will cherish for the rest of my life! Thank you The Porto’s (Phil & Angela & Christa too!) for making my wedding day photos & experience everything Max & I could have ever wanted & so much more! Words will never do it justice! Xoxo Morgan & Max

orist for the Portos. As soon as I had my first Facetime (not just a call) with Phil, I was sold! They were amazing to work with from start to finish. On the day of, Phil & his team were chill, calming and captured every detail and everything we asked for. We could not have been happier AND to top it off...our pictures delivered early! The Portos really take the time to get to know their couples and genuinely care!