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It's no longer just about

PHOTOS

Südtirol

I'm no longer just hired for wedding photos. Couples come to me because they want to get married in the mountains. Because they want to experience an adventure that feels like them – not like expectations.

My couples consciously choose a different path. A quieter setting, less of a rigid schedule, and more space for what happens between them. For a wedding day that isn't staged, but simply unfolds – outdoors, in motion, surrounded by nature, and true to themselves.

For some couples, a different path is the right one

There are many beautiful ways to get married. Big weddings with family and friends, ceremonies with modern celebrations, music, dancing, and a fully planned day can feel just as right.

If that's exactly what you're wishing for – many guests, a clear schedule, and a celebration where sharing the experience with all your favorite people is the focus – I'm probably not the right photographer for you.

Brautpaar am Boot am Grundlsee
And that is perfectly

FINE

For the travel enthusiasts: The world is ours to explore

Ideas & Destinations


VENICE
From sweeping sand dunes to rugged mountain panoramas in the heart of the island. Get married on an island that brings together countless, breathtaking backdrops.
WARM, DIVERSE, SUNNY
Gran Canaria Elopement
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Rugged coastlines, majestic mountain peaks, and the midnight sun as a highlight. An elopement in Lofoten is for couples seeking genuine, wild adventure and endless nature.
WILD, ADVENTUROUS, MAGICAL
Lofoten Elopement
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Eternal spring, dramatic cloud forests, and volcanic cliffs. A place that feels like the edge of the world – a tropical backdrop exclusively for the two of you.
DRAMATIC, INTENSE, BOTANICAL
Madeira Elopement
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The Dolomites as silent witnesses to your vows. Alpine beauty meets Italian flair – perfect for an elegant yet rustic mountain elopement.
ALPINE, ELEGANT, FREE
Südtirol Elopement
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Hidden alleyways, gentle waters, and historic palazzi bathed in golden light. A romantic adventure away from the crowds, where time seems to stand still.
ROMANTIC, HISTORIC, TRANQUIL
Venedig Elopement
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What carries you through life?

MOUNTAIN. ADVENTURE. LOVE. ADVENTURE
MOUNTAIN. LOVE.

Plan your adventure together with me – whether it's paragliding, hiking, or climbing. Your passion belongs in your pictures. I accompany your multi-day adventure to capture the genuine connection between you and the mountains.

AFTER WEDDING WITH HEART AND HIGH FLIGHT

Wedding photos combined with their passion: paragliding. We started at sunrise for atmospheric shots and used the perfect wind for unique flying moments in the bridal outfit. Combining wedding photos with a passion makes them truly unique.

Wedding photos combined with their passion: paragliding. We started at sunrise for atmospheric shots and used the perfect wind for unique flying moments in the bridal outfit – an unforgettable after-wedding experience full of freedom.

- AFTER WEDDING WITH HEART AND HIGH FLIGHT

To the adventure
After-Wedding Paragleiten

HIKING WEDDING – LOVE AT 2,000 METERS

Climbing to the summit together to experience the sunrise in complete silence. A hiking wedding at 2,000 meters offers true connection and adventure far from the crowds. These memories will remain as intense as if it were just yesterday.

Climbing to the summit together to experience the sunrise in complete silence. A hiking wedding at 2,000 meters offers true connection and adventure far from the crowds – memories that will last forever.

- HIKING WEDDING – LOVE AT 2,000 METERS

To the adventure
Wanderhochzeit Sparafeld

HELICOPTER SURPRISE WEDDING

After the ceremony, we went high up by helicopter. An intimate vow exchange at the summit cross and an entry in the summit book made this adventure for two perfect. An unforgettable moment full of emotions above the clouds.

After the ceremony, we went high up by helicopter. An intimate vow exchange at the summit cross and an entry in the summit book made this adventure for two perfect – pure emotions above the clouds.

– HELICOPTER SURPRISE WEDDING –

To the adventure
2 Tages Fotoshooting

MICRO WEDDING & AFTER WEDDING

From a gentle micro-wedding by the sea in Croatia to a stylish after-wedding in Venice. A journey full of intimacy, adventure, and Italian Dolce Vita. Among canals and alleyways, pictures full of lightness were created.

From a gentle micro-wedding by the sea in Croatia to a stylish after-wedding in Venice. Among canals and Italian flair, we enjoyed the Dolce Vita – a journey full of love and lightness.

- MICRO WEDDING & AFTER WEDDING

To the adventure
Strand und Aperol

MAGIC OF THE MILKY WAY

From saying "I do" on a traditional wooden boat at Lake Grundlsee to a nighttime shoot under the Milky Way. A day full of contrasts, climbing passages, and the magic of the universe. Under the stars, two powerful highlights of this unique moment were created.

From saying "I do" on a traditional wooden boat at Lake Grundlsee to a nighttime shoot under the Milky Way. A day full of contrasts, climbing passages, and the silent magic of the universe – an adventure that gets under your skin.

- MAGIC OF THE MILKY WAY

To the adventure
Unter der Milchstraße

AM I THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU?

The things that truly matter

Couple Elopement

YOUR WEDDING, YOUR RULES

Do you dream of a day that belongs 100% to you? Far away from expectations and traditions, you design your elopement exactly how it feels right for you – whether quiet and intimate by a mountain lake or wild and adventurous on the summit.

EXPERIENCES OVER THINGS

Is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a special place more important to you than table decorations or a huge party? You want to invest your time and energy in moments that you will look back on with a smile for a lifetime.

FREEDOM OVER OBLIGATIONS

No strict schedule, no guest list out of politeness, no stress. You want to enjoy the day relaxed and focus on what it is really about: Your connection to each other.

REAL EMOTIONS, UNSTAGED

You don't need staged poses and maybe even feel a little uncomfortable in front of the camera? Don't worry. I capture the small, honest moments between you, completely naturally and authentically. You can just be yourselves.

TO MY PACKAGES

A mountain wedding for two

Getting married in a place where silence and vastness are your companions

What couples say

Laura & Peter

"The photos on the mountain were the absolute highlight of our wedding. Marlene has an incredible way of capturing moments..."

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Sarah & Marc

"We were very worried about the weather, but Marlene took away our uncertainty. The pictures in the fog are magical!"

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Julia & Thomas

"Professional, warm, and with an eye for the special. We would highly recommend Marlene to any couple."

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Elena & Lukas

"The After Wedding shoot was so relaxed. We were able to enjoy the day again in peace and now have works of art on our wall."

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Sophie & Jan

"Marlene is not just a photographer, but an artist. The lighting in our Alps photos is simply stunning."

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Nina & David

"Thank you for these timeless memories. The hike to the summit was definitely worth it for these shots!"

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