Pricing
Good photography. Clear pricing.
From the civil ceremony to the evening celebration: book the coverage that suits your day. I charge for my time — with a fixed hourly rate and a clear estimate before booking.
Fixed hourly rate
The photographic coverage and the subsequent selection and editing of the images are charged. I allow roughly as much time for editing as for the coverage on the day.
Example: 6 hours of photography + around 6 hours of editing = approximately €600.
Before booking, you receive a quote with an estimate of the work and costs. The actual hours worked are billed.
How I cover your day
What matters to me is natural, emotional and unobtrusive coverage. I capture the real moments, the small details and the special atmosphere of your day instead of staging everything. For couple and group photos I give you calm, simple directions, so you don’t need any experience in front of the camera.
The hours you book follow your own schedule. A full day could look like this, for example:
Getting Ready
The final preparations, details such as the dress, rings and flowers, and the anticipation shortly before the ceremony.
Couple portraits
Your choice: before the ceremony, if you’d like to see each other beforehand, or after the congratulations while your guests enjoy the reception. A short second moment in the early evening, when the light turns softer and warmer, is lovely too. My posing guide gives you a first impression. If something there speaks to you, feel free to send me a few screenshots.
Ceremony
Civil, church or symbolic: the entrance, the vows, the exchange of rings and, of course, your guests’ reactions.
Congratulations & group photos
Right after the ceremony. A short list of the groups you’d like, sent no later than two weeks before the wedding, helps me a lot.
Reception & celebration
Moments with your guests, decor and venue, dinner and speeches and, depending on the schedule, the first dance and the party.
We plan the start and end together
We agree together on when I start and how far into the evening I stay. If the day runs longer, I can extend on the spot by arrangement: each additional hour or part thereof costs €50, plus the corresponding editing time.
Ceremony and celebration at the same venue?
Ideal, because no time is lost moving between locations. Couple portraits on the wedding day are part of the booked time. A separate couples shoot on another day, such as an engagement shoot, is optional.
Calculate your price
Choose the hours and the location of your wedding: you’ll instantly see a rough estimate including editing and travel. No package prices, you only pay for the actual time.
How I calculate
Hours of photography × 2 (photography + roughly equal editing time) × €50 + travel costs. Travel is included up to 30 km from Heidelberg (one way); for longer distances I charge €0.30 per kilometre driven, there and back.
- 8 hours in Heidelberg & surroundings: approx. €800
- 8 hours in Karlsruhe (approx. 55 km): approx. €833
- Civil ceremony, 2 hours in Heidelberg: approx. €200
Just a non-binding example. The actual price depends on your schedule, the exact venue and the scope. Just send me an email and you’ll receive a personal quote.
No VAT is shown in accordance with §19(1) UStG (German small business regulation).
Typical Weddings
How the hours are distributed depends on your schedule. These examples assume roughly equal photography and editing time. They are guidelines, not fixed package prices. Before booking, you receive a quote with an estimate of the work and costs. The actual hours worked are billed.
Civil ceremony
2–3 h Photography · 2–3 h Editing (estimated)
200–300 €
Total (estimated)
- Ceremony
- Congratulations & group photos
- Short couple portraits
Half day
4–6 h Photography · 4–6 h Editing (estimated)
400–600 €
Total (estimated)
- Ceremony
- Congratulations & group photos
- Couple portraits
- Reception
Full day
8–12 h Photography · 8–12 h Editing (estimated)
800–1.200 €
Total (estimated)
- Getting ready
- Ceremony
- Congratulations & group photos
- Couple portraits
- Celebration, speeches & dancing
Price overview at a glance
| Service | Registry Office | Half Day | Full Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photography time | 2–3 h | 4–6 h | 8–12 h |
| Estimated total incl. billed editing time | 200–300€ | 400–600€ | 800–1200€ |
| Edited images (guide) | 100–300 | 200–600 | 400–1200 |
| All images in high resolution | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Password-protected online gallery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couple portraits on the wedding day | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| One round of revisions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Introductory meeting | By phone | In person | In person |
Hourly rate: 50 €/h · No hidden costs · Editing time accounted for
For registry office bookings, we settle everything by phone. From half a day onward, I'm happy to meet you in person beforehand — over coffee or on site at the church or your venue.
Why I price my work this way
I work full-time as a frontend developer. This means my wedding photography income does not need to cover all my living costs. It allows me to offer my work at a lower hourly rate.
I treat my photographic work no differently because of this: I bring my experience, accompany your day personally and edit the photographs carefully. The fair price is an advantage of my business model — not a substitute for quality.
Everything you need
Your photographs in high resolution
You receive the carefully selected and fully edited photographs in high resolution. There is no surcharge per delivered image. Selection and editing are charged by working time, not image count.
A private gallery to share
Your photographs are available in a private, password-protected online gallery you can share with family and friends. You are free to use them for private purposes, such as prints or thank-you cards. The gallery and downloads remain available for 12 months.
Editing with my personal style
I balance colour, brightness and contrast, and retouch subtly where it makes sense. The working hours required are charged at €50 per hour and included in the cost estimate. One round of revisions is included.
Fixed price on request, no deposit
If budget certainty matters to you, we’re happy to agree on an individual fixed price instead of hourly billing. No deposit is required: the invoice only comes with the finished photographs.
Albums and wall art on request
If you would like your photographs to live beyond the screen, you can also order a wedding album or wall art. We discuss formats, design and costs separately.
Frequently asked questions
The eight hours follow your schedule. Typically they include getting ready, couple portraits before or after the ceremony, the ceremony itself, congratulations and group photos, and the reception and celebration with dinner, speeches and, depending on the schedule, the first dance and party. We agree together on when I start and how far into the evening I stay. You’ll find an example schedule above under “How I cover your day”.
Both are possible: before the ceremony, if you’d like to see each other beforehand, or after the congratulations while your guests enjoy the reception. A short extra moment in the softer early-evening light is lovely too. Couple portraits on the wedding day are part of the booked time. A separate couples shoot on another day, such as an engagement shoot, is optional.
No. During the ceremony and celebrations you do not need to worry about the camera. For couple portraits I give you simple guidance and pay attention to light and background. You do not have to memorise poses — you can move, talk and laugh together.
Yes. You receive your photographs in high resolution, including for albums and wall art. A suitable print size depends on the subject, crop and viewing distance. For especially large prints, selected images can also be upscaled on request.
You normally receive your complete edited gallery within one week, and at the latest within two weeks. The private online gallery and downloads remain available for 12 months.
I charge €50 per working hour — for photography and the subsequent image selection and editing. Editing takes roughly as long as the coverage. As a guide: 6 hours of photography plus around 6 hours of editing cost approximately €600. You receive a cost estimate before booking; the actual hours worked are billed.
Then I can extend on the spot by arrangement. Each additional hour or part thereof costs €50, plus the corresponding editing time.
Yes. By default I bill the hours actually worked. If budget certainty matters to you, we’re happy to agree on an individual fixed price. No deposit is required; the invoice only comes with the finished photographs.
After your inquiry, I usually get back to you within 24 hours for a no-obligation conversation — whatever works best for you, by phone or video call. We'll go over the schedule for your day, the number of hours you need, your preferred locations, and any open questions about pricing and services. If everything fits, your date is firmly reserved once I confirm your booking; no deposit is required. Once your photographs are fully edited, I send the invoice together with the online gallery link. The gallery and downloads are available immediately, and the invoice is due within 14 days. There are no hidden costs and no complicated paperwork: I discuss everything important with you personally, so you feel well taken care of from our very first contact. Should you ever need to reschedule, just reach out to me early — together we'll usually find an easy solution.
The number depends on the length and flow of your wedding. On average, you receive 50–100 fully edited photos per hour of coverage. Sometimes it is more, sometimes less — this is a guide, not a guaranteed number. What matters most to me is quality over quantity. You won't get a thousand nearly-identical variations of the same moment, but a carefully curated selection of the strongest shots — each one color-corrected, balanced in light and contrast, and subtly retouched. That way, you won't spend hours sorting through the gallery — you can simply enjoy your memories. You'll receive your finished photos in high resolution through a private online gallery for download, from which you can also order prints and photo books directly. A small preview with a handful of selected images (your sneak peek) usually arrives within 3 days of the wedding, with the full gallery usually following within a week, and no later than 2 weeks.
We adapt your couple portraits to the weather and light. We can use a dry spell or move to a sheltered place. What is possible at your venue matters — we discuss it in the context of your schedule.
Travel within 30 km one-way of Heidelberg is included. Beyond 30 km, the entire round trip is charged at €0.30 per kilometre, not just the distance above the allowance. Any accommodation is discussed and agreed beforehand. The price calculator gives you a rough estimate for your location.
All delivered images are professionally edited. Colour correction, lighting adjustments and subtle retouching are part of post-processing; these work hours are billed separately from photography at €50 per work hour. Editing takes roughly as long as coverage. We discuss and quote more extensive retouching in advance at the same hourly rate.
The most popular locations for wedding photos in Heidelberg are: the Heidelberg Castle with its wonderful panoramic view over the old town and the Neckar river, the romantic Old Bridge (Karl-Theodor-Brücke) with its iconic view of the city skyline, the Philosophers' Walk with one of the most beautiful views in southern Germany, the elegant Palais Prinz Carl with its baroque façade right on the Kornmarkt, the historic Old Town with its winding alleys and warm sandstone façades, and Handschuhsheim with the atmospheric Tiefburg. Each has its own distinct character — from classic and elegant to rustic and romantic. On request, I'm happy to photograph at several spots in a single day, for example a short couple's shoot right after the ceremony. Since I've known these places for years, I know exactly what time of day gives the best light at each one. I'm happy to advise you on the perfect location for your personal style even before the wedding.
As soon as your date is set is best. We can check my availability and discuss coverage that suits your day early on. A last-minute enquiry is worthwhile too. I usually reply personally within 24 hours.
I deliberately chose the Fujifilm GFX system. Its sensor has around 67% more surface area than conventional full frame. Together with my lenses and approach, I use this for detailed images, subtle transitions and clear separation between subject and background. You can see the results in my portfolio and wedding stories.
If you would like your photographs to live beyond the screen, you can also order a wedding album or wall art. We discuss formats, design and costs separately.
Yes. You can book shorter coverage too: the ceremony, congratulations and subsequent couple or group portraits. With 2–3 hours of photography and roughly as much editing time, the estimated total is €200–300.
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