Mentors
REFERENCE SUMMIT
is a unique experience.
Designed for photographers, videographers, florists, wedding content creators,
wedding planners, it takes attendees behind the scenes of luxury weddings,
high-level sessions and exceptional editorial shoots.
The female portrait is at the very heart of Elizabeth Messina’s work. She will share the details and subtleties of her process of using natural light, composition, and gentle direction to create evocative and powerful images of women. Witness first hand Elizabeth’s creative process, gaining rare insight into how she builds trust and captures vulnerability with grace.
Elizabeth
Messina
photographer - elizabeth messina
Founded in Porto, Portugal in 2003 by Sofia Ferreira and André Teixeira, Brancoprata is a creative studio specializing in film photography and floral design for destination weddings, corporate events, and editorials.
The studio’s approach blends minimalist luxury, sustainability, and originality, with every project shaped by a strong sense of collaboration and inclusivity.
Brancoprata crafts visual stories that reflect each client’s unique vision, from bespoke wedding celebrations and brand campaigns to immersive workshops. Decades of experience are combined with a constant drive for innovation, emphasizing sustainable practices such as the use of seasonal flowers, the repurposing of materials, and fair pay for freelancers.
Located in a 1,000 m² studio in Porto, the space includes dedicated areas for photography, floral artistry, creative classes, and intimate events.
Recognized by leading wedding planners and modern brands worldwide, Brancoprata has earned a reputation for quality, creativity, and a refined, human-centered approach.
Branco
prata
Film & Digital Photographers - brancoprata
For over two decades, Alexandra Tesson has worked with the prestigious French magazine Madame Figaro, producing numerous fashion editorials featuring both models and celebrities.
This experience has inspired collaborations with leading fashion brands on various campaigns, developing a refined creative vision and strong storytelling sensibility through photography.
The essence of her work lies in the human connections formed within artistic teams and in the shared pursuit of beauty and authenticity.
Today, it feels only natural for Alexandra Tesson to bring this expertise into the world of personal luxury styling.
Alexandra
Tesson
Fashion editor- Madame Figaro
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Magnolia Rouge is cherished by brides and wedding professionals worldwide, celebrated for its considered curation of imagery and timeless approach to storytelling. Synonymous with romance, style, and exquisite photography, Magnolia Rouge showcases a handpicked collection of real weddings and editorial shoots that reflect both artistry and authenticity.
At its heart is a love of photography and design, and a belief in the importance of documenting—and celebrating—life’s most meaningful moments, both big and small. Each feature is chosen with intention, offering inspiration that is as soulful as it is stylish.
Through this considered lens, Magnolia Rouge connects readers with an extraordinary community of photographers, florists, planners, stylists, and creatives. Their talent, combined with Kate’s discerning eye and passion emotive imagery and her ability to curate a story, invites readers on a journey that inspires, delights, and equips them to craft weddings and gatherings rich in beauty and meaning.
KATE
HOLLAND
wedding blog - Magnolia rouge
distinguished TEAM
The 2026 edition offers journalists, editors and content creators a unique immersion in the aesthetics of high-end weddings, with highlights designed for the press:
Exclusive conferences on the collaboration between creatives and journalists
Privileged access to live editorial shoots
Meetings with emerging and established talents on the international scene
Possibility of interviews, on-site reports and exclusive content.
