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A joyful bride and groom, holding hands and smiling brightly, walk out of church at Schloss Halbturn as guests line a path, blowing bubbles around them in celebration. The bride wears a white gown and veil, carrying a colorful bouquet, while the groom wears a dark suit.
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Halbturn Reimagined

THE UNFILTERED TRUTH OF YOUR STORY

Burgenland, Austria, is home to some of Europe’s most storied venues, but Schloss Halbturn stands in a league of its own. This sun-drenched Baroque estate provided the perfect canvas for wedding day—a celebration defined by elegance, history, and light.
From the first moments of getting ready, there was a palpable sense of joy and anticipation. We had the pleasure of working alongside Susanne and her team. Their seamless coordination meant that every transition—from capturing candid moments of preparations to the intimate religious ceremony in the historic garden church—felt effortless.
Capturing stills while working alongside a video team requires a specific rhythm. Because the wedding took place at a single, stunning location, our process was incredibly efficient. We took advantage of the legendary gardens, first commissioned by Emperor Charles VI in 1737, to dedicate thirty minutes purely to fine art portraiture and editorial photography and cinema.
When a wedding is this well-managed, it creates a rare commodity: time. Time to breathe, time to observe the nuances, and time to create documentary imagery that reflects the true essence of the couple and their loved ones.

Marek

&

Klára

A joyful bride in a white lace wedding dress laughs while holding her sheer veil.
A radiantly smiling bride in a white strapless lace gown and long sheer veil walks arm-in-arm with an older man in a dark suit down a church aisle. She holds a purple and red wedding bouquet. White petals are scattered on the tiled floor, and an ornate wooden balcony is visible in the background.
A smiling bride and groom, both in their 30s, gaze at each other during their wedding ceremony inside a church at Schloss Halbturn with high arched ceilings and an organ loft in the background. The groom wears a dark suit and a white boutonnière, and the bride wears a white veil.
A black and white photo of an adult woman with braided hair, wearing a traditional Dirndl, sitting on a tiled floor and smiling gently at a baby in a matching outfit. The baby holds
A joyful newlywed bride and groom exit a building as guests blow celebratory bubbles around them. The bride, in a white strapless gown and veil, raises a purple and white bouquet triumphantly.

THE UNFILTERED EUPHORIA

The First Steps of Your New Chapter

Beyond the Baroque architecture and the storied gardens lies the heartbeat of the day: your emotion. No scripts, no interference—just the authentic, magic of your celebration at Schloss Halbturn.


There is a specific vibration in the air the moment you step out as newlyweds. It’s the first breath of freedom, a storm of petals, and the raw, unscripted joy of your favorite people. My lens is there not just to see it, but to preserve the way it felt.

A smiling bride and groom, holding hands, walk along a gravel path after their wedding ceremony at Schloss Halbturn. The bride wears a white gown and veil and carries a purple and white bouquet, while the groom wears a dark suit. A white church with a clock tower and numerous wedding guests are visible in the background, surrounded by trees.
A smiling woman in a light blue dress arranges large white "JA" letters on the grass in the foreground. In the background, a wedding party including a bride and groom, along with guests, gathers on a dirt path bordered by lush green trees.
A bride and groom walk through an ornate black metal gate, viewed from behind, holding hands. A young girl in purple holds their clasped hands, while another girl in a white dress helps carry
A joyful bride and groom, smiling widely, walk forward in bright sunlight with a grand estate building blurred in the background. The bride wears a white strapless gown and veil, and the groom wears

CHASING THE REMAINING LIGHT

Natural Portraits

Thirty minutes. The legendary gardens of Charles VI. A sunset that feels like it was made for you. Our editorial approach ensures that your portraits feel as organic as the day itself—effortless, radiant, and deeply personal.


Every bride dreams of portraits that look effortless. The secret? We don't plan for perfection; we realize it. Walking through the sun-drenched park, we capture the movement of your dress and the way you look at each other when no one is watching.

A smiling bride in a white strapless gown with a veil and purple bouquet walks alongside her groom in a black suit. They are passing through a large, ornate black wrought-iron gate adorned with green foliage. A purple sign on the gate reads "Birgit & Peter."
A bride in a white dress and veil walks alongside a groom in a black suit, seen from behind, as they stroll through a sunlit green park. The groom holds a floral bouquet in
A close-up shot of a bride's feet in white heeled shoes standing on a path covered with small stones and fallen leaves.
A bride in a white dress and veil, and a groom in a black suit, walk away from the camera down a path in front of a large white building.

BEYOND THE POSE

Portraiture Without the Performance

Because every soul has its own rhythm.


Forget everything you know about wedding posing.  Everyone has a distinct magic, a subtle "glow" that often goes unnoticed in the rush of the day. Our goal isn't to fit you into a template, but to find that specific rhythm that makes your connection yours.

A bride and groom walk hand-in-hand down a tree-lined path.
A groom and bride smile at each other under a tree on their wedding day.
A man in a black suit and tie smiles at the camera, with a white rose boutonnière pinned to his lapel. He stands outdoors with soft sunlight and trees in the background.
A bride in a white lace wedding dress and veil smiles at the camera, holding a bouquet of red, purple, and white flowers. She is standing in a grassy area with trees in the background.
A bride in a white lace wedding dress and veil stands on a wide, stone staircase, with her arms outstretched to the sides. Behind her, a grand, light-colored building with multiple windows and decorative architectural details looms against a cloudy sky.
A bride in a white lace dress and white heels walks on a gravel path, her veil trailing behind her, next to a person in black pants and dress shoes.
A black and white, wide shot captures a newlywed couple standing on the steps of a grand, ornate building. The groom, on the left, wears a traditional black suit and tie, while the bride, on the right, is in a white wedding gown with a veil and holds a bouquet. They are both looking at the camera.
A bride in a white wedding dress and veil rests her head on the lap of her groom, who is lying on his back on a park bench.
Man kisses an his mam at a formal outdoor wedding.
Wedding photographer capturing high angle group shot from a ladder, Marek Valovic wedding photographer Austria
andid documentary moment of staff at Schloss Halbturn wedding estate
Wedding guests group photo at Schloss Halbturn imperial gardens
Enter the All-white luxury wedding reception interior at Schloss Halbturn Baroque hall
Elegant wedding table decor and floral arrangements at Schloss Halbturn
Documentary photography of wedding speeches at Schloss Halbturn
Emotional wedding speeches, groom looking at bestman
Elderly man having wedding speeches during dinner reception, reading from papers
Bride dance in the historic hall of Schloss Halbturn
Real life is beautiful enough. You don’t need to pose for a memory that is already perfect in its own truth.

REAL WEDDINGS

Curated Stories

A smiling bride in a strapless white wedding gown holds a glass and leans on a classic white Rolls-Royce with a "Just Married" sign on its bumper. A grand building and palm trees are in the background.
A joyful bride and groom, holding hands and smiling brightly, walk out of church at Schloss Halbturn as guests line a path, blowing bubbles around them in celebration. The bride wears a white gown and veil, carrying a colorful bouquet, while the groom wears a dark suit.
A smiling bride in a white lace dress, holding a colorful bouquet, walks hand-in-hand with her groom in a dark suit down a cobblestone path. Guests line the path, blowing bubbles
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