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.
Photography Only — from 1.300 €
For couples who have already planned their elopement, or are working with a planner.
- —Up to 4 hours of coverage
- —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 €
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
- —Up to 6 hours of coverage, flexible across the day
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.
The Two-Day Elopement Experience — from 2.600 €
For couples who want Lake Bled and the quiet of the mountains — without choosing between them.
From 2.600 € with a 3–4 hour alpine session as your second day, or from 3.200 € for a full second day.
Everything in the Elopement Experience, plus:
- —A second day in the Julian Alps: alpine meadows, mountain lakes, or a quiet valley — chosen together for light, season, and how much walking feels right for you
- —Location scouting and a clear route and timing plan for both days
- —Travel throughout the Julian Alps included
- —Weather flexibility: with a buffer day in your travel plans, the mountain session can move to the better day (subject to availability)
- —Sunrise or golden-hour timing, so each place is photographed at its best
Day one is your ceremony and Lake Bled. Day two is just the two of you, beautiful light, and time — no schedule to keep.
Film add-on
A short cinematic film of your elopement can be arranged on request. If moving images matter to you, mention it in your enquiry and I will let you know what is possible for your date.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does elopement photography at Lake Bled cost?
Single-day elopements fall between 1.300 € and about 2.200 €, depending on coverage length and how much planning support you would like. The Two-Day Elopement Experience starts at 2.600 €. 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.
Are you a wedding planner?
No — I am a photographer. My organizational experience comes from planning many proposals, from organizing elopements, and from more than a decade of working alongside wedding planners at Lake Bled weddings. For a day for two, that is usually all the organization you need. For larger weddings with guests and vendors, a good planner is worth every euro — and I am always glad to work with them.
Do prices change with the season?
No, they do not change.
What about travel costs outside Lake Bled?
Elopements at Lake Bled and nearby include travel, and the Two-Day Experience includes travel throughout the Julian Alps. For single-day elopements elsewhere in Slovenia more than 50 kilometres from Lake Bled, I will quote any travel simply and transparently in advance.
Can we combine Lake Bled with the mountains?
Yes — this is what the Two-Day Experience is for. Most couples keep the ceremony and Lake Bled for one day, and spend the second morning or evening somewhere quieter in the Julian Alps. It works best between late May and October, when the high meadows are accessible
How far in advance should we book?
For May–September, as early as you can. Elopements are more flexible than weddings — weekday dates can sometimes be arranged on shorter notice.
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.