For US, UK & Canadian couples
Your European wedding,
photographed by someone
who actually lives here.
Tuscany, Lake Como, Provence, Mallorca, Amalfi. Documentary photography and cinema film from one Germany-based photographer, with planning in English and itemised travel.
The short version
An English-speaking documentary wedding photographer for your European wedding.
I'm Tim Schneider, a documentary wedding photographer based in Leipzig, Germany. I photograph weddings across Europe for couples based here and abroad, with calm, documentary coverage and a clear planning process in English or German.
Destination coverage is quoted in EUR. The quote separates photography, optional film and the travel required for your confirmed itinerary. Multi-day coverage, second photographers and albums are scoped per inquiry.
Europe
Travel starts here
EN · DE
Planning languages
Photo
Documentary coverage
Film
Available together
Planning from abroad
A clear process for couples outside Europe
Distance should not make the booking process vague. These are the practical details you can expect before signing anything.
Time-zone friendly calls
We choose a video-call time that works across Europe and your home time zone.
English communication
The inquiry, planning notes and written quote are available in English.
EUR quote
Coverage and travel are separated clearly, so you can see what the itinerary costs.
One point of contact
Photo and film can be planned together without coordinating separate creative teams.
For transatlantic couples
What a Europe-based photographer changes
Four practical details to make clear before you book.
Reason 01
Travel starts within Europe
The itinerary starts from Germany. Required transport and accommodation are calculated for your date and shown separately before booking.
Reason 02
Venue details are verified
Access, permits, curfews and timing are confirmed with the venue or planner. I do not present changing venue details as assumptions.
Reason 03
English and German communication
Planning is available in English and German. Decisions involving local vendors are documented clearly so the responsible team can confirm them.
Reason 04
A written plan before booking
Coverage, deliverables, travel and payment are written down before the date is reserved. Open questions remain visible instead of being hidden in a package label.
Destinations
Where I photograph
These pages are starting points for destination research, not claims of prior work at every listed venue. Don't see your destination? Ask; I travel further on request.
Italy — the favourite for US couples
France & Iberia
Greek Islands & Adriatic
Alps & Central Europe
How it works
From first email to delivered gallery
- 01
First contact
Send your date, destination and rough plan. I usually reply within 24 hours with availability and the details needed for a transparent EUR quote.
- 02
Video call across time zones
We choose a practical time that overlaps with your home time zone. You can ask questions and decide whether the working style fits.
- 03
Contract & deposit
The contract, payment schedule and accepted payment method are confirmed in writing. The date is reserved only under the terms stated there.
- 04
Optional venue scouting visit
If a separate visit is useful, it can be scoped as an add-on. Otherwise access and timing are confirmed remotely with the venue or planner.
- 05
Wedding day
Arrival and coverage times follow the confirmed itinerary. I work quietly, while still making room for the group portraits and short couple session you want.
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Gallery & film
Gallery, film and album deliverables follow the written package and contract. File access and any shipping are confirmed before booking.
Pricing
Transparent rates, no transatlantic surprises
Three destination coverage examples are shown below. Travel is calculated for the confirmed itinerary and itemised separately. EUR is the contract currency.
Elopement
Intimate Coverage
from €2,800
- • 4–6 hours coverage
- • 200+ edited images
- • Online gallery + downloads
- • Just the two of you
+ travel costs
Photo only
Full-Day Reportage
from €3,800
- • 10 hours coverage
- • 500+ edited images
- • Getting ready → reception
- • Online gallery + fine-art prints
+ travel costs
Photo + Film
Complete Story
from €5,600
- • Full-day photo + film
- • 500+ edited images
- • 5-minute highlight film
- • One photographer, one vision
+ travel costs
Bespoke · Multi-day · Custom
Welcome dinner, ceremony, brunch — every detail.
Three-day weddings, second photographer, drone coverage, custom heirloom album, pre-wedding venue scouting visit. Built around your guest count, schedule, and venue — quoted per inquiry.
Travel & accommodation
Listed transparently on every quote after the date, venue and coverage times are known. Any required transport, accommodation and venue access costs remain separate from the creative fee.
Published reviews
What couples say
“Die Fotos sind so schön, dass man sie immer wieder anschauen will. Tim hat Details gesehen, die uns selbst entgangen sind.”
Sarah & Leo
“Nicht nur die Fotos sind superschön – auch die Art, wie Tim uns begleitet hat, war hochprofessionell und angenehm unauffällig.”
Nadin & Tim
“Wunderschöne Fotos und eine sehr angenehme, ruhige Begleitung. Tim hat ein außergewöhnliches Auge.”
Paula & Arnaud
“Wir sind soooo begeistert. So viele besondere Momente, ohne dass wir gemerkt haben, dass sie festgehalten wurden.”
Marcel & Elli
FAQ
Questions from US couples, answered honestly
How does this work if we are based in the US?
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We choose planning-call times that overlap with your time zone. The scope, EUR price and travel costs are documented in writing before you book, and the payment method is confirmed with the contract.
Why book a Europe-based photographer instead of flying ours from the US?
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Travel starts within Europe and is itemised for the confirmed itinerary. Planning is available in English and venue-specific access, timing and backup decisions are confirmed with the venue or planner rather than assumed.
How much does a European destination wedding photographer cost?
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The final EUR price depends on coverage, date and itinerary. Travel is itemised separately after the venue and schedule are known. Current base packages are published on the pricing page; destination and multi-day work receives a written quote.
Can you advise on European marriage requirements?
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I do not provide legal advice. Requirements vary by country, nationality, residence and ceremony type. Please confirm them with the competent authority or a qualified local planner before making decisions.
What is your style?
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Documentary and editorial. No posed group portraits, no stiff "look at the camera" moments. I work quietly in the background and capture what is actually happening — the laughter at the welcome dinner, the tear at the vow exchange, the loud aunt on the dance floor. The aesthetic is timeless: muted skin tones, warm light, true colour. No heavy filters, no Instagram trends that will look dated in five years.
How far ahead should we book? We have not picked a venue yet.
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Ask as soon as your date is fixed. Availability depends on the exact day, so a direct inquiry is more reliable than a generic booking-window estimate. You can still inquire before the full schedule is settled.
What happens if the weather ruins our outdoor plan?
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Agree a practical indoor or covered option with your venue or planner. I keep the photography schedule flexible and adapt the couple session to the conditions instead of making the day depend on a forecast.
Can you also film the wedding?
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Yes. Photo and film can be planned together so coverage, visual style and timing are coordinated through one contact. The exact scope is listed in the written quote.
Do you recommend planners or venues?
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I can discuss the criteria that matter when choosing a venue or planner. Any specific introduction is made only where there is a genuine, current fit; venue rules and availability must be confirmed directly.
Next step
Tell me your date and destination
I usually reply within 24 hours with availability and the next information needed for a transparent EUR quote. No hard sell and no follow-up spam.