All Inclusive & deluxe wedding photographer
for all destinations worldwide
YOUR WEDDING, BEAUTIFULLY TOLD
Destination Wedding Photographer
Your destination wedding is more than a single day. It is the anticipation, the journey, the welcome dinner, the people you love arriving from different places and the celebration that brings everyone together. I photograph that complete story with colour, emotion and energy — without turning your wedding into a photoshoot.
Based in Europe and available worldwide, I photograph intimate celebrations and luxury wedding weekends throughout Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and beyond. My approach combines creative editorial portraits with genuine documentary moments, so your photographs feel both extraordinary and unmistakably yours.
What is included in destination wedding photography?
- A personal consultation and tailored proposal. We discuss your plans, priorities, venue and the atmosphere you want to create.
- 8 to 15 hours of photography per wedding day, adapted to your schedule rather than forcing your celebration into a standard package.
- Wedding-weekend coverage. Welcome drinks, rehearsal dinner, pool party, wedding day, farewell brunch or an after-wedding shoot in Tuscany can become one cohesive story.
- Location and timeline guidance. I help you plan around travel, light and the natural rhythm of the day, and can recommend trusted planners, filmmakers, stylists and makeup artists.
- A curated preview within 48 hours, followed by a carefully edited full gallery in my colourful signature style.
- High-resolution and web-ready files in a private online gallery that remains available for one year.
- A bespoke 30 × 22 cm luxury Coffee Table Album with 40 pages, a premium cover and matching presentation box. Explore the wedding album possibilities.
- Clear all-inclusive options. Travel and accommodation can be included, so you know the complete investment in advance.
- Optional second photographer, pre-wedding session and additional events for celebrations with several locations or a large guest list.
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST
My promise to you
- More than 500 weddings photographed across Europe and worldwide.
- A Top 10 Fearless Photographer known for original, award-winning imagery.
- Documentary storytelling combined with bold, refined portraits.
- A calm, friendly and professional presence among your guests.
- Preparation for changing weather, unfamiliar venues and complex schedules.
- Direct communication with me from the first conversation to the final album.
- A maximum of 25 weddings per year, allowing every couple my full attention.
Want to see how full celebrations look from beginning to end? Browse my destination wedding portfolio and read testimonials from previous couples.
Getting married abroad and reliving every moment
A destination wedding often unfolds over several days. Friends and family travel together, new memories begin before the ceremony and the location becomes part of your story. You deserve more than a collection of highlights: you deserve a complete visual narrative that brings back the atmosphere, movement and emotion of the entire experience.
Years of photographing weddings abroad have taught me how to work with intense Mediterranean light, historic venues, coastal weather and schedules shaped by travel. From a villa in Tuscany or Umbria to the Amalfi Coast, Provence, the Côte d’Azur, Costa Brava, Ibiza or Mallorca, I arrive prepared and work closely with your planner and other suppliers.
Still exploring locations? Find inspiration through the official tourism websites for Italy, Spain and France. For legal formalities, always consult the authorities in your chosen country; the European Union also provides an overview of cross-border marriage rules in the EU.
You bring the love. I will create the images that keep it alive.
Destination wedding photography across Europe and beyond
- Italy: Tuscany, Umbria, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Rome and the Amalfi Coast
- Spain: Costa Brava, Valencia, Priorat, Ibiza and Mallorca
- France: Provence, Paris and the Côte d’Azur
- The Netherlands & Belgium: castles, estates and contemporary venues
- Worldwide: wherever your story takes us
Planning an Italian celebration? Explore my dedicated page about working with a wedding photographer in Italy.
JUST THE TWO OF YOU
European city photoshoots & intimate elopements
Planning a small celebration, an engagement session or a honeymoon photoshoot? Explore these destinations for location ideas, practical planning and a personal photography proposal.
Florence photoshoots & elopements
Arno views, historic streets and an intimate Italian celebration, with time to enjoy the city.
Paris photoshoots & elopements
Eiffel Tower views, Montmartre walks and personal couple portraits in the city of love.
Rome photoshoots & elopements
A Roman holiday of your own, from landmark portraits to the streets of Trastevere.
Prague photoshoots & elopements
Charles Bridge, Kampa and colourful portraits for engagements, honeymoons and intimate weddings.
Valencia photoshoots & elopements
Modern architecture, colourful neighbourhoods and Mediterranean settings for your couple session.
Cappadocia photoshoots & elopements
Looking beyond Europe’s cities? Explore sunrise portraits and after-wedding photography in Cappadocia, Turkey.
“Ralf wasn’t just our photographer, he became a natural part of our entire wedding weekend.
He blended in with our friends as if he had always been one of them, without ever taking over the moment.
The photos are a mix of art, emotion, and pure joy, exactly how we wanted to remember our weekend.”
Sjaak & Amber | Destination Wedding in Italy
Tell me everything about your plans
Please fill out the form and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible with a tailored proposal and all the information for your wedding.
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HOW I WORK
Destination wedding photography from welcome drinks to the final party
Planning and preparation
We begin with an in-depth conversation about your venue, schedule, guests and priorities. I help refine the timeline and coordinate with your planner, videographer and venue so photography supports the celebration rather than interrupting it.
Arrival and location scouting
I normally arrive at least one day early. This creates space to scout the venue, study the light, prepare alternatives and — when booked — photograph your welcome dinner, pool party or first gathering with guests.
Your wedding day
From the quiet preparations to the final dance, I capture the defining moments and everything happening between them: nervous smiles, emotional parents, wild celebrations and the atmosphere you could never stage.
Preview, gallery and album
You receive a curated preview within 48 hours. I then edit the full story in my signature Eppel style and deliver it through a private online gallery. Together, we select the photographs for your luxury wedding album.
Day-after or pre-wedding session
A separate portrait session gives us the freedom to explore a beach, old town, mountain landscape or olive grove without taking time away from your guests on the wedding day.
Destination wedding photographer FAQ
How far in advance should we book?
For popular dates between May and September, 12 to 18 months ahead is ideal. It is always worth asking about shorter-notice availability.
Are travel and accommodation included?
I offer clear destination packages in which travel and accommodation can be included. Your proposal shows exactly what is covered, with no unexpected travel charges afterwards.
Can you photograph our complete wedding weekend?
Yes. Coverage can include welcome drinks, rehearsal dinner, the wedding day, a farewell brunch and a day-after session. We create a schedule that reflects the events that matter to you.
Do you work with wedding planners and videographers?
Absolutely. Close collaboration creates a relaxed timeline and stronger results. I can work with your chosen team or introduce trusted professionals from my international network.
How many photographs will we receive?
The number depends on the hours, events and guest count. You receive a carefully curated story rather than an artificial fixed number, with every delivered image individually edited.
Ralf! The wedding photos are incredible! Even more beautiful than we ever imagined. It looks like there are many new award-winning shots among them as well. We will cherish these forever! Thank you so much! Tomorrow we’ll be somewhere with proper Wi-Fi so we can download everything and take the time to pick our favourites. We are so incredibly happy you were there and captured every moment so perfectly.
Derek & Amy | Destination Wedding in Positano
Destination Wedding Portfolio
