About me, Nico.
Your elopement photographer & planner
Hey friend, I’m Nico, an introvert who thrives when things feel calm. When there’s no rush and no need to check the time. When a moment of silence and tranquility doesn’t feel awkward.
I plan and capture intentional, introvert-friendly elopements for couples who believe less is more and feel most alive outdoors.
One of my elementary school reports once said something like: “Nico tries to push himself into the spotlight every day with cheeky remarks.”
What was unfortunately true back then, couldn’t hardly be a less accurate description of me today, well over two decades later.
Today, I’m quiet, calm and always the one who never gets rattled. Photographers are often also entertainers but even if I wanted to, I could never be that. I love silence, tranquility, and meaningful conversations.
What I believe in
I believe in everyone’s right to be who they truly are. To love and marry whoever they feel like.
I believe no tradition or societal norm should tell you how your relationship is supposed to look, or how your wedding should unfold. You don’t need to fit into a box to be worthy of celebration.
At the heart of it all, I believe in kindness and the strength of empathy.
I believe that every being on this planet has a life worth living and isn’t here to be used. That we all deserve the space to simply be. And to be part of a world that chooses compassion over convenience.
I believe that in a world that often asks you to be something else, you deserve to fully be yourself.
And I eloped as well!
The only way of getting married my wife and I actually felt comfortable with
Why I eloped
When my beautiful wife Jana and I got engaged (in front of a huge canyon in Iceland – pretty epic, huh?) and tried to come up with wedding plans, we quickly felt lost.
My year-long experience with documenting weddings was no help when it came to planning our own.
Our struggles:
So going the traditional way was simply the wrong choice for us.
How I eloped
We’ve always loved Scandinavia (I especially) and had our most memorable vacations up north in Sweden. So we invited our three closest and dearest friends to join us there and eloped.
Our private ceremony in the middle of a scenic forest, where we shared our vows, exchanged our rings and cried like babies, is something we’ll never forget. And, most importantly: it finally felt like the right wedding for us.
To also legally marry we simply had our civil ceremony at home in Germany. On that day our closest family was also included, so in the end we had the best of both worlds.
Want to see a bit more? Here’s what I learned from my own Elopement.
Why am I telling you all of this?
Because this makes me much more than just your elopement photographer
Your elopement expert, travel guide, support system and feel-good-manager
I told you about my own elopement because (in addition to the many ones I’ve documented) it makes me fully understand yours. Which is why this is so much more than just another job for me.
I truly believe your story and uniqueness matters and that you deserve a wedding unlike any other.
I know what it’s like to be in your shoes. I know your struggles and the doubts you might have. I know how hard it can be to actually decide to elope, but also how rewarding and fulfilling it will be once you do.
I want you to feel just as valued, seen and full of love as I did. This is not a job to me, this is personal and I’ll give my all for you to have the intimate elopement experience of your dreams.
I’m also quite good at this photo thing, too, though
3x awarded as one of the world’s best
But who is this for?
If the following sounds like you – we’re a perfect match
Of course there’s many facets to being introverted, but personally, I thrive when things feel calm. When there’s no rush and no need to check the time. When there’s space to truly enjoy and take in the experience you’re having. When a moment of silence and tranquility doesn’t equal awkwardness.
Does that sound like you, too? Then I know you don’t need to have a big and loud day to be seen.
This right here is for the introverts who believe less is more. Who’d rather whisper vows on a windy cliff than dance in front of a hundred people. Who know themselves well and stand up for what they know is right for them.
This is for you.
You want a wedding that feels like you. A wedding that excites you and is grounded in who you are – not one that feels like a performance.
You’re also not one to follow a script. You choose meaning over tradition and connection over decoration.
You’re dreaming of a slow morning and a day that unfolds gently. A day guided by thoughtful choices and led by emotion. A space to just be.
This is for you.
Not being afraid to do things differently is a superpower. And so is being bold enough to go for the unconventional.
You crave something exceptional and unique. Something deep and unforgettable that sweeps you off your feet.
You’re brave enough to know that something like a dirty dress or messy hair on a gusty mountaintop won’t stop you from having the adventure of a lifetime.
You’re in for the experience and to break free from what’s expected and “normal”.
This is for you.
Testimonials
Hear what others say about working with me
“The best from start to finish!”
10/10! Nico was the best from start to finish.
He helped plan our elopement day in Madeira, found cool spots for us to check out […] while keeping our vision and interests top of mind.
From immediately putting us at ease on the big day, to playing our favorite music, to possessing a keen attention to detail and creative artistic style, Nico is a master behind the camera!
We’re so happy he captured our special day. We’re beyond thankful to Nico for his breathtaking, incredibly beautiful photos that perfectly capture our enthusiasm, happiness, and love.
– Sara & Evan 🇺🇸
“We’re speechless”
[…] Nico is such a wonderful person and we immediately felt comfortable with him.
[…] It has been an emotional, adventurous and unforgettable journey and the photos, that captured our emotions and the atmosphere perfectly, simply left us speechless.
– Annie & Johann
“Simply amazing!”
Nicos inner calmness is something that instantly makes you loose any tension in front of the camera. […]
Thank you Nico for this wonderful time in Ireland, your photos and your attention to detail that captured all our emotional memories for us for ever!
– Katharina & Phillip
“Don’t even know what to say”
I never could’ve imagined that this intimate feeling that you have for each other could become visible in photos.
I’ve never seen myself laugh so heartfelt and honest in photos […]. There wasn’t any hesitation and not a single second of feeling uncomfortable. […]
– Ellen & Steffen
What else?
What my life looks like outside of photography
I grew up in a village outside of a small German town and was blessed to be born into a loving family of five.
My parents didn’t marry until I was about six years old, and I’m not kidding – afterwards I said, “Mom, I didn’t know getting married is this beautiful.” So look what I’m doing for a living now, guys, huh? Crazy how life works out sometimes.
I straight up hated going to school (but thankfully still graduated), so while I loved my childhood, looking back at my teenage years, my feelings are quite mixed.
After lots of struggles, some much-needed therapy and marrying the love of my life, she and I made the decision to start something entirely new and moved to Berlin – a city about 30x the size of our hometown.
A fresh start and a new place
Like I said before, I’m rather introverted. So even to me, it came as a surprise that I literally enjoy everything about this buzzing life here in Berlin.
We live in a gorgeous part of the city, though, with tons of old, pretty townhouses, cobblestone streets, flea and farmers’ markets, beautiful parks, and countless cafés and restaurants – which made the transition easy.
Still, I’m always dreaming of a home up north in Scandinavia, maybe in Sweden. If not to permanently live there, at least as a holiday residence. Somewhere at a remote lake, with my own little rowboat – so the exact opposite of where I’m currently at, lol.
One step at a time, I suppose. Right now, I’m perfectly happy and living the best life I’ve ever had.
