DRIVEN BY CONNECTION,
REFINED BY EXPERIENCE.
Photography is my form of expression, and the years I spent in design and the creative industry are what taught me to see. I photograph weddings and nothing else, because I can think of nothing more interesting — a love letter to life. Two people choose each other, and then choose everything around that choice: the people they want in the room, the setting, the flowers, the food, the music, the light at the end of the evening. A celebration of love, of life, of belonging — and of being a little unreasonable for one day.
I am a very warm and empathic person — the kind who will get choked up during a heartfelt vow or speech. That is what I look for in my photography: real, deep connections expressed by people for each other.
Being based in Vienna, I get to enjoy and work with some of the most grand palaces and interiors while calling Italy my second home for all the incredible landscapes, villas, borghi and warm culture it hosts.
I work in an unhurried way — refined yet natural. I keep my approach unobtrusive, letting the day unfold while stepping in with subtle direction whenever needed. By taking on only a limited number of weddings each year, I can give every couple my full attention throughout the entire process.
My vision is to tell your story through images that feel both timeless and alive. I combine documentary honesty with a touch of editorial direction, creating photographs that are effortless, elegant and enduring. But what matters most to me is that you are fully immersed in the moment.
Every gallery I hand over is carefully curated. The result is not just a record of what happened, but a collection of images that allow you to relive the atmosphere, the people, the laughter and the love of your wedding day — again and again, for years to come.
When I am not photographing a wedding or working on a gallery in the studio, I travel with my wife Sarah, enjoy art of every kind, or take the road bike out until my head is clear again.
“From the moment we began planning our wedding in Italy, finding the right photographer was one of our top priorities — and hiring Jakob was without question the best decision we made. He’s not only incredibly talented but also went above and beyond to capture every moment exactly as we had envisioned. Jakob found the most beautiful backdrops, helped with thoughtful little details during the preparations, and made everyone feel so comfortable in front of the camera. The photos turned out absolutely stunning — more perfect than we could have imagined!”
Alexa & Matt
Frequently asked questions
Where I work & Travel
Vienna is my base, and from there I photograph across Europe, with a special focus on Italy and Austria. Because I value your time and want you to focus on the creative choices for your wedding, travel costs are included in every offer from the start. You know exactly what the total investment will be and have no logistics to worry about.
Investment
Every celebration is unique, and you will receive a fully customized offer after our exploratory call. Still, I understand the need for a ballpark figure when planning a wedding. Full-day wedding coverage in Austria starts at around €4,000, with destination weddings from €5,000 upwards. For smaller gatherings and elopements, please send an enquiry and I will gladly give you an estimate.
Ideal time for booking
Booking timelines in the wedding industry are all over the place at the moment. To give your date the best chance of still being available, I strongly recommend enquiring as soon as you have a date (and ideally a location). Shorter notice is always worth asking about. Especially for weekday celebrations, chances are I am still available.
Delivery
A preview of selected highlights reaches you within one week via a top-class online gallery. The complete gallery follows within 60 days of the celebration, with every image hand-edited and retouched at full resolution. If you need it sooner, express delivery is available for an additional fee. Curation is a crucial part of the process, just like a fine dining experience depends on carefully plated courses. As a rule, a full day of photography results in at least 600 images. Shorter celebrations, full weekends and the guest count can change that number significantly.
Additional photographer
I photograph every wedding myself, as this is where the essence of my brand comes from. A second (or third) photographer can be added and is highly recommended for celebrations of 80 guests and up, for additional perspectives and better coverage of all the side stories of your wedding.
RAW files
I don't hand over the unedited, unfinished camera files — the editing is part of the photograph, not an afterthought. What you do get is every image meticulously edited and retouched at full resolution, without watermarks and without limits on personal use.
Albums & Prints
One could say that in our digital world images carry so much more weight when printed, and I wholeheartedly agree. Whether you want a framed print for the wall, smaller prints for your desk or an heirloom-style album, I gladly help you choose the right format and make the selection, then perfect the design and have it produced by the best suppliers I know. As soon as your gallery lands in your inbox, we can start discussing, designing and ordering prints for yourselves and your loved ones.
Booking
After our exploratory meeting (either in person or via a call) I will supply you with a bespoke offer you can view, accept and seal online. The deposit reserves your date with the rest of the payment happening a few weeks before the wedding.
Video
I am a photographer at heart and value your trust so highly that I want to deliver an uncompromised photo experience for you. This being said, if you are looking for videography alongside my photography I can recommend you some of the most talented videography colleagues of mine that I have worked with before.
Additional Services
With a background in design and the tech industry I am happy to offer you additional services surrounding your wedding that in their combination are a unique offer in the industry, I believe. I am happy to discuss these in our initial call and give you more details. Some highlights are a beautifully designed wedding website, a guest gallery for all the phone content from your guests, save the date cards, invitations etc. as well as art direction during the planning process.
Experience
For me your experience comes down to so much more than the final images. Constant communication, guidance through the planning process with my experience, art direction in the design phase, timeline planning from a photography perspective, transparency, empathy and a wonderfully calm but uplifting presence on the wedding day are all essential parts of my business and part of what makes booking with me a decision I believe you will not regret.