Hi, I'm Hristina!
Photographer
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Filmmaker
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Visual Artist
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Photographer • Filmmaker • Visual Artist •
A documentary wedding photographer and the founder of HTR studio, a wedding photography and film studio based in Maribor, Slovenia.
Together with my team and trusted partner filmmakers, I photograph and film weddings across Slovenia, Austria, Italy and Croatia, for couples who value the real, honest and deeply felt moments.
When I arrive at your wedding, I come as your partner on this journey: a storyteller, and someone who's there to hold space for everything your day brings. The pure joy, the excitement, the tears and everything in between.
PHILOSOPHY
Your wedding isn't a photoshoot. It's one of the most real days of your life, and it deserves to be remembered that way. Years from now, your photos and film should do one thing: help you remember exactly how it felt, and how loved you are.
MY APPROACH
We get to know each other, plan your timeline together, and a moodboard made just for you sets the feel of your photos and film. On the day, there's no stiff posing and no shouting directions. I blend in with your people and let the day unfold.
Afterwards, every wedding is culled and edited by hand, not by AI. You are hiring me for my eye and creativity and that’s why every photo in your gallery is chosen by me.
WE ARE THE RIGHT FIT, IF YOU..
hate cringey poses and robotic direction
want a person, not an AI, choosing your photos
love the slightly blurry hug more than the perfect pose
care more about how it felt than how it looked
see photography as art, and know a good memory is priceless
Ways we can work together
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Weddings
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For couples who feel deeply. I blend in with your people and capture your day as it really was: the joy, the nerves, the tears and everything in between, across Slovenia, Austria, Italy, Croatia, or anywhere your love story takes me!
Documentary and candid wedding photos that make you gasp and cry (but just a little!), and bring you right back to how it all felt.
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One day you'll press play, and it will all come back: the shaky voice during your vows, your best friend's speech, the song that pulled everyone onto the dance floor..
Your wedding isn't a film set, it’s an intimate, sacred thing and we will never ask you to fake a smile. We move quietly and let the day unfold.
Every film collection includes your wedding day film, a short reel to share, the audio of your vows and drone footage, planned together with your photos so it all tells one story.
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Just the two of you, or only your closest people. I’m guessing you chose to elope because there’s a little something in your soul that said, “This feels right by us.”
That indescribable feeling is exactly what we’ll capture for you in our photographs and film.
It’s a bold decision to create a one-of-a-kind experience — a story to be passed down through the generations. And, it’s woven into a once-in-a-lifetime trip that gives you the adventure you’ve always wanted.
Before & beyond the wedding
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The perfect test-run before the big day, and a love story of its own. We plan the location, outfits and ideas together, so all you have to do is show up and enjoy the experience.
It is a great way to meet each other and for you to get used to the camera a little bit!
And by the end, you'll be saying "I never thought this could feel so easy!" Booked with your wedding, it comes at a special rate.
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Because your love deserves more than phone selfies.
An anniversary, a new chapter, or just because. An intimate experience bringing you closer together and reminding you how beautiful your everyday life is.
An afternoon well spent together, snuggling on your sofa or drinking champagne on a picnic blanket at your favorite spot in the park.
Tailored for deep connection and creating memories you’d love to frame on the wall. -
Tiny hands, big giggles, a growing belly.. A relaxed session where nobody has to sit still and say cheese.
Just your family, exactly as you are. These become the photos your grandchildren will look back on one day.
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Celebrate yourself with this self-love experience in a safe space.
An afternoon that's only about you. We choose the place, the outfits, the music, then slow down and let you settle in.No rushing and no right way to look, only the version of you that shows up once you finally relax.
Other creative projects
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Not every story is a love story, and that's okay. 😉 The same honest, unposed approach works just as well for businesses, brands and artists.
Corporate headshots that actually look like you, relaxed and natural, for your website, LinkedIn or the whole team, in your office or on location.
Reach out at hello@htrstudio.com, and I'll send you the right portfolio and an offer made for it.
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Professional, lifestyle photos and short reels that show the right values behind your brand.
We tell your story in a way that’s fully yours, and attracts the right customers.
Tell me about your brand at hello@htrstudio.com, and I'll send you the right portfolio and an offer made for it.
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Company events, launches, celebrations and concerts, captured in a documentary style that speaks to your audience. (and sells!)
Tell me about your event at hello@htrstudio.com, and I'll send you the right portfolio and an offer made for it.
These photos and films become your visual legacy for the years and generations ahead. I can't wait to hear about your wedding day, and to help you remember how it all felt, and how loved you are.
Your Kind Words
FAQs
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I'm based in Maribor, Slovenia, a small city full of peace and sun, but I was born and raised in the complete opposite: busy, fast-paced Skopje. I find them both beautiful in their own way. Today HTR studio works across Slovenia, Austria, Italy and Croatia, and I'd gladly come wherever feels most like you.
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I show up exactly as I am: kind, grounded, approachable and real. Working with me feels like working with an old friend who makes you feel safe, relaxed and fully yourself (which is also the most beautiful version of you 😌).
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Creating photos and videos with a meaning will always have a special place in my heart. Expressing through the camera was the first creative medium I fell in love with 10 years ago.
Before our photo and/or video shoot, we will (e-)meet where we will go over the details of the shoot and see once again if we are a good fit for each other - no strings attached. From our ideas I will make a moodboard that visually represents our main goal and the aesthetic we’re going for.
On the day of the session, I will slowly guide you through everything, leaving no space for awkwardness or worry. With my friendly approach I will make you feel confident and at ease - that I can promise.
After the session, for weddings, a sneak peek within 48 hours and your full gallery in 4–5 weeks; for other sessions, your online gallery within 10 business days. Every PDF guide I send once you reach out via email has the full details. -
In my 10 years of experience with photography and video, besides portrait, couple, family and wedding I have also worked as an event, concert, product, and interior photographer and videographer. If interested, I will gladly send you my portfolio for any of these services, just send me a request on hello@htrstudio.com
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Fill out the inquiry form and I'll get back to you within 48 hours. For weddings, a signed contract and a 40% retainer reserve your date.