Elopement Photography Options
Every elopement I photograph includes the same level of care: honest advice before you decide anything, help with timing and light, discreet coverage on the day, and a fully edited gallery. The difference between the options is not the quality of the photography — it is how much of the planning you would like me to carry.
We got married in the town hall in Lake Bled, with just our two young sons in attendance. Damian started taking photos straight away as the boys were playing with the fountain. It was perfect as we got lots of very natural photos which is exactly what we asked for.
October 2024
Photography Only — from €1,300
Up to 4 hours · minimum 200 edited images · for elopements at Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj
For couples who have already planned their elopement, or are working with a planner.
Four hours here are not four consecutive hours at a venue. An elopement moves, and the hours are placed where they are needed rather than run end to end.
- —Location and timing advice from a local perspective
- —Discreet, natural coverage of your ceremony and portraits
- —Preview gallery within 72 hours
- —Fully edited gallery within 4–6 weeks
- —High-resolution files and a private online gallery
For weekday dates, more flexible options are sometimes possible — mention it when you enquire.
The Elopement Experience — from €1,800
Up to 6 hours, flexible across the day · minimum 300 edited images · for elopements at Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj
For couples who want one local person to shape the whole day with them — the option most of my international couples choose.
Everything in Photography Only, plus:
- —Planning the day together: locations, timing, privacy, and a natural flow
- —Coordination of the practical details — boat, flowers, celebrant or symbolic ceremony setup, dinner reservation, weather backup plan
- —A clear written plan before you travel, so nothing feels uncertain
The difference from Photography Only: two more hours on the day, and everything that happens before it — the planning, the coordination, and the certainty that someone local is holding all the details.
For full weddings with guests and vendors, I work happily alongside wedding planners — the Elopement Experience is designed for intimate days for two, or with a few of your closest people.
Supplier costs, such as the celebrant, flowers, boat and dinner, are not included in the fee and are paid directly to each supplier.
The Alpine Elopement Experience — from €2,350
Up to 6 hours, starting when we meet at the location · minimum 300 edited images
For couples who picture their day in the mountains rather than by the lake — an alpine meadow, a mountain lake, or a quiet valley in the Julian Alps.
Everything in The Elopement Experience, plus:
- —Location scouting: I walk the route before your day, so the timing, the light and the path are known rather than guessed
- —Travel within the Julian Alps included — one complete price, with nothing to add up
- —Planning around what the mountains ask for: weather windows, access, walking distance in wedding clothing, and Triglav National Park rules
- —A route and timing plan suited to the season, which is usually late May to October, when the high meadows are accessible
- —I carry the equipment, and often some of your belongings as well, so you can simply walk and be present
The difference from The Elopement Experience: the same six hours, set in the mountains, with the scouting, the longer travel and the planning around weather and access that a mountain day requires. The six hours begin when we meet, so the walk is part of the day, not added to it.
In the Soča Valley, on the far side of the Vršič pass, the Alpine Elopement Experience is from €2,500.
Supplier costs, such as the celebrant and flowers, are not included in the fee and are paid directly to each supplier.
The Two-Day Elopement Experience — from €2,900
Day one up to 6 hours · three-hour second day · minimum 400 edited images
For couples who want more than one place, and more than one kind of light, without rushing either.
Everything in the Elopement Experience, plus:
- —A second day chosen together — alpine meadows, a mountain lake, a quiet valley, or the lake itself. Lake Bled and the Alps in either order, or two days in the mountains if that is what you are picturing
- —Location scouting, with a clear route and timing plan for both days
- —Weather flexibility: with a buffer day in your travel plans, your second day can move to the better weather, subject to my availability
- —Sunrise or golden-hour timing, so each place is photographed at its best
Day one is your ceremony. Day two is just the two of you, good light, and nowhere else to be.
Travel within the Julian Alps is included. If your mountain day is in the Soča Valley, it adds €150. If you would like more than three hours on the second day, additional hours are €200 each.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does elopement photography at Lake Bled cost?
Single-day elopements at Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj fall between €1,300 and €1,800, depending on coverage length and how much planning support you would like. The Alpine Elopement Experience, set in the mountains, starts at €2,350, and the Two-Day Elopement Experience at €2,900. All prices include VAT, and the care, editing and local guidance are the same in every option.
What is the difference between Photography Only and the Elopement Experience?
Photography Only assumes the day is already planned and covers up to 4 hours. With the Elopement Experience, we plan the day together — locations, timing, privacy, practical details, and backup options — with up to 6 hours of coverage, so you arrive with everything already decided and can simply be present.
Do you organise the day as well?
For a simple symbolic elopement, yes — the photography and everything practical around it: timing, locations, permit guidance, a celebrant, flowers, the boat, and a weather backup. Two witnesses or a handful of your closest people still fits. A legal ceremony or a larger group is where a good planner becomes valuable, and I am glad to introduce you to one I trust.
Do prices change with the season?
No, they do not change.
What about travel costs?
Elopements at Lake Bled and Lake Bohinj need no travel charge. The Alpine Elopement Experience and the Two-Day Elopement Experience include travel within the Julian Alps, including Pokljuka, Kranjska Gora and the wider region. If your mountain day is in the Soča Valley, on the far side of the Vršič pass, it adds €150. Not sure where your place falls? Tell me what you are picturing and I will confirm.
Can we combine Lake Bled with the mountains?
Yes — this is what the Two-Day Experience is for. Lake Bled and the Julian Alps in either order, or two days in the mountains if you would rather. Most couples keep the ceremony on day one and spend the second morning or evening somewhere quieter. It works best between late May and October, when the high meadows are accessible.
If you would rather spend a single day in the mountains, The Alpine Elopement Experience is designed for that.
How far in advance should we book?
For a date between May and September, I suggest enquiring as early as you can; most couples I photograph in summer book 8-12 months ahead. Weekday dates, and dates outside the summer months, can sometimes be arranged at shorter notice. If you plan to marry legally in Slovenia rather than hold a symbolic ceremony, allow three to six months for the paperwork.
What does an elopement at Lake Bled cost in total, beyond photography?
That depends on your choices — ceremony type, boat, flowers, dinner. I explain the full picture honestly in my Lake Bled elopement planning guide.
If Your Date Is Available
Tell me your rough date, where you are travelling from, and whether you picture just the two of you or a few close people. I will reply personally with honest advice and a clear recommendation.