schloss hetzendorf
An ornate ceiling mural and a crystal chandelier hang above a wedding reception hall filled with guests seated at long tables.
Day in Baroque Palace
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Wedding at the Heart of Vienna

A TIMELESS BAROQUE CELEBRATION UNDER THE ANCIENT CANOPY OF VIENNA

In the heart of Vienna’s 12th district lies Schloss Hetzendorf, a Baroque masterpiece where history whispers through every corridor. It is a venue that feels like a dream, surrounded by stunning interiors that reflect the grandeur of the Habsburg era, the palace offered a backdrop of unparalleled sophistication.
Under the ancient oak, the soul of the celebration was found in the palace gardens. The civil ceremony took place under the majestic, ancient tree that dominates the Schlosspark—a silent witness that likely remembers the footsteps of Empress Maria Theresa. To exchange vows in the shade of such a living monument is the definition of true romance.
As we captured still and motion pictures in parallel, the single—location setting of Hetzendorf allowed for a seamless creative flow. This efficiency let us focus on what truly mattered: the vibrant energy of an international guest list and the couple's extraordinary first dance.

Marek

&

Klára

A close-up, black and white portrait of a young bride wearing a jeweled tiara and a white collared garment.
A bride with blonde hair styled in an updo with braids and adorned with a tiara and small flowers, wearing a white strapless wedding dress with intricate beadwork and a lace trim. She is also wearing a white ribbon necklace with a cross pendant and a diamond ring. She is looking down with her hands resting on her dress.
A bride with her hair in an elegant updo is being hugged by a woman in a white dress, with a third woman in the background attending to makeup.
A father in a suit and tie helps hold the train of a bride's wedding dress as they walk up a white staircase. Two young girls in white dresses are also helping to carry the train.
A groom in a black ornate tuxedo stands outside under a large tree. He is smiling as two musicians and a woman in a blue and white dress stand behind a decorated wedding arch in the background.
A young girl with a flower crown looks toward the camera, her blonde hair framing her face. She wears a white, ruffled dress and stands in front of two other girls also in white dresses.
A wedding ceremony is taking place outdoors under a large, leafy tree. The bride and groom stand facing each other beneath a floral arch. A few bridesmaids and flower girls in white dresses are visible, along with musicians playing instruments.
An elderly woman in a blue patterned dress smiles as she holds a silver digital camera at a wedding.
A bride in a white lace wedding dress and a groom in a black suit bend down to pet a tan dog.
A bride and groom walk down an aisle with bubbles floating in the air. The bride wears a white lace wedding dress and veil, and carries a bouquet of white flowers. The groom is dressed in a black suit with a vest and white shirt. Other wedding guests are visible in the background.
A group of people in formal attire hug outside a white building, likely at a wedding.
A bride with a tiara and veil embraces another person, who is mostly out of focus.
Small wedding flower and veil
A man smiles as he looks to his right, wearing aviator sunglasses that reflect a bride in a white wedding dress and a groom in a dark suit.

TIMELESS PORTRAITURE  | IMPERIAL LIGHT

Refined Elegance

Creating a visual legacy within the historic walls of Hetzendorf.


Portraits at Schloss Hetzendorf are not about posing; they are about finding harmony between the couple and the majestic Baroque architecture. I utilize digital precision to capture every intricate detail—from the delicate lace of a gown to the subtle play of light and shadow in the palace halls. These are moments of stillness where time stands still, creating imagery that will remain as elegant decades from now as it is today.

A wedding couple stands by a large tree while a dog sniffs the ground in front of them.
A bride and groom in wedding attire embrace a light-colored dog while holding a bouquet of roses at Schloss Hetzendorf
A bride and groom in wedding attire embrace a light-colored dog while holding a bouquet of rosesin details
Bride and groom posiong in part at Schloss Hetzendorf
A bride in a white wedding dress kneels in the grass, happily petting a dog that is lying on its back.
Romantic photo of beautiful bride
A black and white, waist-up portrait of a young man in a formal suit. He has dark, styled hair and is looking off to the right with a slight smile. He's wearing a white ruffled shirt, a dark vest with silver buttons, and a dark jacket with an ornate pattern. His right hand is holding the ruffled shirt near his chest, and he wears a ring on his left ring finger. The background is blurred and light.
woman with ballon at wedding taking care about her feet
A large wedding party poses for a photo in front of a white, ornate building with a large clock on its facade.
man taking picture of wedding care on his aple phone
Joyful bride in a lace wedding dress on the sun.
dog sitting in the grass
Joyful bride in hiding behind veil.
Groom looking into the future
A man in sunglasses and a button-down shirt tilts his head back and smiles, holding a pinecone in his outstretched hand.
A woman with blonde hair adorned with a small cluster of white flowers smiles broadly.
A woman in a black and white photo cleaning trouser in ass area to man
Two young girls in white dresses pose with arms outstretched in a black and white photograph. The girl in front is doing a split on the floor, and the girl behind her is standing.
walking hand in hand, long legs lady
A woman with blonde hair in a messy bun, wearing a strapless teal dress and beige high heels, walks away from the camera.
A man in a white dress shirt and black pants throws a young child, wearing a white shirt and gray pants, into the air. The child has a small football in their mouth.
A bride in a white strapless dress holds a champagne flute in one hand and a white clutch purse adorned with rhinestones in the other.
A wide-angle view of a grand, ornately decorated ballroom with a frescoed ceiling depicting cherubs and mythological figures. Guests are seated at long, white-clothed tables, enjoying a meal.
paper menu on the table
An elegant dining room in a historic building, set for a formal event, with a long table covered in a white tablecloth and set with place settings. A crystal chandelier hangs from the ornate ceiling, and sculptures of angels and cherubs adorn the walls.
Friends laughing, smoking, and hugging outdoors
decorated ceiling at Schloss Hetzendorf
dog during wedding dinner
A group of people are laughing heartily around a dinner table in a formal setting, with a woman in the foreground laughing the loudest.
A woman in a white tank top and a floral skirt stands with her hands on a wooden railing, looking out at a sun-drenched landscape.
A blonde woman smiles as she touches her hair with both hands, wearing a light-colored, strappy dress.
Four people, two men and two women, are looking intently at wedding menu held by the woman on the right. The woman on the right has her mouth open in surprise and her eyes wide. A man on the left is looking down and to the right with a surprised expression, his finger to his lips. A woman in the background is smiling, and a man behind her has a wide-eyed, surprised expression.
A friend hugs bride from behind while she holds a champagne bottle, with a pyramid of gold bars in the foreground and a window in the background.

UNSCRIPTED EMOTIONS

The Pulse of Celebration

Capturing the electric rhythm of a multilingual union.


The true soul of a wedding is found in movement - in the shared laughter, the tight embraces, and the energy of the dance floor. Our documentary approach is about hunting for these fleeting seconds. Using the speed and clarity of high-end digital technology, we record the vibrant dynamics of your day without ever intruding. From intimate whispers to the spectacular first dance, we capture the raw, unfiltered joy that pulses through the palace.

A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a short white dress and white high-heeled shoes, walks away from the camera in a grand, ornate ballroom.
A bride and her father dance in a grand ballroom, surrounded by wedding guests at Schloss Hetzendorf
A man and woman embrace in front of a patterned teal wall illuminated by colorful stage lights.
A man in a white shirt and black vest dips a laughing blonde woman, holding her legs up in the air, as they dance on a patterned floor lit by colorful lights.
man in a white shirt and black vest dips a laughing blonde woman, holding her legs up in the air
Two women with blurred faces are talking and laughing at a party with colorful lights.
Couple dancing joyfully under blue lights.Strobist style
From the imperial architecture to the emotional, multilingual celebration, this was more than a wedding—it was a modern legacy.

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