wotruba church | schönbrunn
The Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace. An elegant event reception hall is decorated with a tall centerpiece of pink and white flowers and baby's breath in the foreground. The long, white vaulted ceiling is lined with many sparkling chandeliers, and tables with light blue chairs are set up throughout
Documenting a 270-Guest Viennese Whirlwind
VIENNA UNVEILED
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STILL AND MOTION PICTURES

An Epic Wedding at Schönbrunn


A BRUTALIST & IMPERIAL LOVE STORY

A wedding of this scale—over 270 guests—is more than just a celebration; it’s a high-energy journey through the heart of Vienna. For bride and broom, both talented architects, every detail had to resonate with their passion for design and structure.
The Architectural Journey: We started the day with a focused getting ready session at Hotel Das Triest, followed by an agape in Schwechat. But the true architectural highlight was the ceremony at the Wotruba Church (Kirche Zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit). Built in the mid-70s, this brutalist masterpiece of 152 asymmetric concrete blocks provided an avant-garde backdrop that perfectly mirrored the couple’s professional background. It’s a design you simply never forget.
Imperial Grandeur at Schönbrunn: The "icing on the cake" was the dinner at the Orangerie in Schönbrunn Palace. This world-class venue speaks for itself—an imperial space grand enough to host 270 guests while maintaining an air of exclusive elegance.
Flawless Execution: Managing a logistics-heavy wedding across four locations requires a top-tier team. Susanne and the Hochzeitshummel team were essential. Their experience ensured that the plan was followed flawlessly from the first light of a rainy morning to the final dance at dawn.
The Power of Documentary: The weather shifted from a rainy morning to a radiant sunny afternoon, matching the rising energy of the day. By nightfall, the room was alive with guests dancing to the infectious rhythms of Croatian music.
When the couple saw the final gallery, their first reaction was: "We missed so many stories!" That is the true value of a wedding documentary. While the couple is in the center of the whirlwind, we are there to capture the quiet smiles, the loud laughter, and the hidden moments they didn't even know happened.

Marek

&

Klára

A close-up of a metallic champagne bucket covered in condensation, with the text "CHAMPAGNE Gobillard & Fils HAUTVILLERS - FRANCE" clearly visible on its side

REAL DOCUMENTARY  | VIENNA

The Pulse of  The Moment

The magic is in the moments you didn't even know I was there.

Authentic wedding photojournalism from the first light to the first laugh. Real beauty doesn't need a pose. It only needs to be noticed.

Two women share a moment of laughter outdoors under a blue umbrella. The woman on the left, with hair in a bun, leans back with a wide smile, wearing a white shirt and
Close-up of a hand with a silver solitaire ring on the ring finger, resting on a bare knee. The nails are lightly polished.
A smiling woman in a white shirt holds a curved wooden umbrella handle, with bright coral nail polish.
An artistic portrait of a woman, featuring a multi-exposure or reflection effect. Her head is tilted down with a contemplative expression. On the left, a warm, orange-toned,
A beaming woman with bare shoulders smiles widely while holding open a book titled "Ivana's Bachelorette Party - Istanbul " in this black and white photo.
A bride in a voluminous white strapless wedding dress with textured, petal-like details is escorted from a hotel entrance by two women, one of whom is helping to carry her long skirt. At hotel Triest in Vienna
A bride in a white strapless dress and a sheer veil sits in the back seat of a car, looking calmly towards the left. She has brown hair styled up and wears small pearl
A bride in a white strapless gown and veil sits in the back seat of a luxury car with cream leather interior and wood trim. She looks out the window with a thoughtful expression, as
A man wearing a white chef's hat, glasses, and a black Ruffino apron carves a leg of cured ham with a knife on a slicer.
A silver Rolls-Royce hood ornament, known as the Spirit of Ecstasy, is pictured in close-up. The emblem is mounted on a polished metal surface, with the "Rolls-Royce" logo visible below it.
A hand wearing white gloves slices thin strips of cured ham from a large leg of prosciutto with a silver knife.
A family of three, two adults and a young boy, pose for a photo. The adults are dressed in formal attire, with the man in a pinstripe suit and the woman in a black suit jacket over an orange top. The boy is wearing a grey blazer over a white shirt and tie. All three are smiling and holding glasses of champagne.
A young boy in a light blue dress shirt laughs heartily, while another boy in a dark suit smiles to his right.
A bride in a white dress smiles at an older woman in a car.
A chauffeur in a hat and white gloves drives a classic car with a bride and groom in the back seat.
A silver Rolls-Royce hood ornament, the Spirit of Ecstasy, stands prominently in the foreground, its polished surface reflecting the light. Behind it, a set of concrete stairs leads up a grassy slope towards a Brutalist-style building characterized by its angular, block-like concrete structure. Lush green bushes surround the building, and the sky above is a pale, overcast white.
A black and white photo shows a newly married couple walking outdoors. The groom, in the foreground on the right, smiles and looks to his left while holding a small object in his hand. He wears a black suit with a white vest and tie and a boutonniere. Behind him and to the left, the bride walks, looking to her left and smiling. She wears a strapless white wedding gown with a full skirt and a veil. Behind them, a grassy hill slopes up towards a large, angular, concrete structure.
A wedding party gathers outside a modern concrete building. On the left, a priest in white robes smiles, a rainbow sash visible. To the right, the bride in a white strapless gown holds a bouquet, standing between two men in suits.
A bride in a strapless white gown walks down an aisle, holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers, while being escorted by a man in a suit.
A bride in a white veil bows her head with her hands pressed to her forehead in prayer, in front of a blurred wooden crucifix.
A smiling bride and groom walk hand-in-hand with guests cheering and throwing ribbons.
A crowd of people in formal attire gather on a grassy lawn in front of a brutalist concrete building with large windows.

IN THE WOTRUBA CHURCH

Released Emotions

Authenticity is the soul of every great photograph; a kiss is just a kiss, but the emotion behind it tells the story.


The seconds following the ceremony are some of the most powerful in a wedding documentary. No direction needed—just the raw victory of love captured in motion.

A groom kisses his bride on the cheek while she smiles and looks up, holding a bouquet of pink and white roses.
A bride and groom are laughing as they walk away from the camera in front of a Wotruba Church (Kirche Zur Heiligsten Dreifaltigkeit)
A groom kisses the bride on the cheek as she smiles and holds a bouquet of pink and white flowers.
A bride in a strapless white wedding dress laughs joyfully while holding a bouquet of pink and white roses and greenery.
A close-up shot of a bride smiling at the camera while holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers.
Groom smiling, holding a bouquet, in a suit.
Capturing timeless silhouettes at the Wotruba Church. A smiling bride and groom stand on concrete steps outdoors, with a unique angular brutalist concrete building on a grassy hill behind them under a bright, partly cloudy sky.
Rear view of a bride's head looking forward from the back seat of a luxury vehicle, capturing a moment of anticipation before the ceremony
The Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace.A large group of formally dressed people are gathered on a green lawn in front of a long, elegant pale yellow building with many arched windows. A white vintage car is parked to the right. The sky above is
A smiling bride in a white dress and a groom in a black suit throw colorful wrapped candies.They are outside a grand,
Candid shot of a bride and groom tossing a handful of candies, celebrating their wedding day with guests
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 soft pastel blue scarf elegantly draped over a wedding chair, creating a delicate and romantic atmosphere in a luxury wedding setting.
A sophisticated tall wedding bouquet featuring long-stemmed white lilies and pastel roses in a sleek glass vase, perfect for high-ceiling venue decor.
The Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace. An elegant ballroom or reception hall, decorated with a tall centerpiece of pink and white roses and baby's breath in focus. In the background, numerous glittering chandeliers hang from a high arched ceiling over rows of tables and chairs. A blurred floral arrangement is visible in the left foreground.
Black and white photo of a smiling bride in a strapless white gown and flowing veil, holding a bouquet. She looks back over her right shoulder at a group of guests gathered on a sunny grassy
A formally dressed couple shares a tender kiss, bathed in bright sunlight. The woman, with long curly hair, holds a bouquet of light pink and white roses as she kisses the man on the cheek.
The Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace.Numerous ornate crystal chandeliers with glowing candle-like bulbs hang from a high vaulted ceiling bathed in a gradient of soft purple and blue light.
Groom having his speech
soulful black and white photograph of a smiling young man listening to wedding speeches, capturing a genuine moment of joy and emotion.

MOTION & MAGIC

The Rhythm of The Night

From the graceful first steps to the high-energy pulse of the Croatian dance floor.


Dance is the hidden language of the soul; photography is the art of freezing that language in its most vibrant state.
The first dance is the bridge between the formal elegance of the day and the wild celebration of the night. In the grand hall of the Schönbrunn Orangerie, the air fills with a different kind of magic.

A smiling bride in a white gown and veil dances closely with her groom in a black tuxedo. Their heads are near touching, and the blurred background shows a wedding reception hall with purple uplighting.
Bride and groom dancing in a grand ballroom while children sit in the foreground, captured during a luxury wedding at the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery in Vienna.
The groom raises his hands in a celebratory gesture after the dance, set against the stunning historic architecture of the Schönbrunn Orangery in Vienna.
Everyone on the dance floor joining together for a celebratory circle dance, capturing the high energy and joy of the wedding party in Vienna.

AT THE GATES OF ST. JAMES CHURCH

Elegance in Motion

Beyond the tradition lies the truth.


This is the essence of wedding photo-journalism. No posing, no direction—just the raw, elegant outburst of joy as they step out of St. Jakob’s as one. We don't just capture the exit; we capture the heartbeat of the moment.

A bride and groom smiling at each other while cutting a multi-tiered wedding cake decorated with pink flowers.
Close-up of a multi-tiered wedding cake featuring a romantic, personalized photo print of the couple as the main decoration, captured in soft focus.
Close-up of the bride and groom's hands holding the knife to cut a beautiful floral-decorated wedding cake during the reception at Schönbrunn.
An exterior perspective of the lit-up Orangery in Vienna during a wedding, capturing the contrast between the dark gardens and the vibrant party inside.
A wedding is not just a series of planned events; it is a collection of fleeting moments that happen in the blink of an eye. As a photographer, our mission is to capture the stories you were too busy living to notice. Because when the music fades and the cake is gone, these photographs are the only windows back into the soul of your celebration

REAL WEDDINGS

Curated Stories

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.
Smiling Groomsmen Holding Bride in front of Chateau Tomasov
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