DESTINATION WEDDING & ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Europe – FOR ADVENTUROUS SOULS

WE WOULD LOVE TO TELL YOUR STORY

Your Story, Beautifully Captured, Anywhere in the World.
With years of experience photographing intimate and luxurious weddings in Italy, I bring the same storytelling approach to every destination. Whether it’s an elopement on a remote beach, a vineyard wedding in France, or a dramatic landscape in Iceland, I ensure your love story is captured beautifully and authentically.

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ABOUT ME

MEET MAAIKE

BASED IN Europe

I’m Maaike, a wedding and lifestyle photographer who loves capturing real emotions and meaningful stories. With over ten years of experience, I make sure your day feels relaxed and fun while preserving every special moment beautifully.

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EXPLORE OUR SERVICES

YOUR STORY, CAPTURED BEAUTIFULLY

WEDDINGS

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High-quality visuals that capture your wedding’s unique story with elegance and authenticity.

INTIMATE WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS

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Capturing authentic moments for intimate weddings with up to 20 guests, and elopements for just the two of you — personal, heartfelt, and timeless.

ENGAGEMENT SESSION

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Celebrate your love story with a relaxed, natural photoshoot that captures your connection and excitement before the big day.

“ Wedding photography that tells your unique love story, every step of the way. ”

MY PROCESS

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN EVERY SESSION

01.

Pre-session consultation

We’ll start with a quick chat so I can hear your vision and see if we’re a good fit. If so, I’ll be excited to help create beautiful, authentic images that tell your unique story.

02.

On your wedding day

Relax and enjoy your day — you’re in great hands. I’ll capture all the special moments naturally, so nothing is missed, and you can focus on making memories.

03.

Professionally edited images

After the wedding, I carefully edit each photo to create a natural, timeless look that reflects your unique story. My signature style highlights authentic emotions and the beauty of the moment, ensuring your images feel warm, elegant, and true to life.

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Private online gallery for easy viewing & downloads

You’ll receive a private gallery to easily view, download, and share your photos — a beautiful collection to treasure forever.

KIND WORDS

  • Impeccable and high-quality service, truly recommendable. Maaike Kolner handled the photography for our wedding. The photo reportage is absolutely wonderful, and we are very happy with the results. Maaike has a unique ability to capture details and moments. All the photos are beautiful, some in color and others in black and white. We can only highly recommend her.

    Aline and Stefano

  • We were very fortunate to have Maaike and Damiano as photographers for our wedding. We wanted a spontaneous and natural photo shoot, not too posed. They were able to capture the essence of the day with candid shots while being discreet. The result is excellent! We have classic group photos as well as special moments that we will always cherish. We highly recommend Maaike Kolner Photography for their kindness and professionalism.

    Giulia and Fausto

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Yes! I photograph weddings and elopements anywhere in the world. From Italy to Iceland and South Africa, I love capturing love stories in breathtaking locations.

I take care of all photography-related logistics, including travel, accommodations, and planning for shooting schedules. You just enjoy your day while I capture every moment.

For destination weddings and elopements, I recommend booking at least 9–12 months in advance. This ensures I’m available for your date and allows enough time to plan travel, accommodations, and any pre-wedding shoots. For smaller elopements or off-season weddings, shorter notice may be possible—just reach out to discuss your plans.

My wedding photography packages are fully customizable, but typically include:
Full-day coverage of your wedding or elopement
High-resolution professionally edited images
Online gallery for viewing, downloading, and sharing
Pre-wedding consultation to plan your schedule and shots
Travel and accommodation coordination for destination weddings (included in international packages)
Optional add-ons such as engagement sessions, albums, or second photographer

Custom packages are available, so every couple gets exactly what they need for their dream day.

The ideal months depend on the location, but generally spring and early autumn offer the most comfortable weather, beautiful natural light, and fewer crowds. I can help you choose the best timing based on your dream destination and style of wedding.

Got more questions? Let’s chat!