Nope, you don’t need to know your whole timeline before you reach out to me. Most couples message me with half a plan, a venue they love and a lot of questions.
I’m Hristina, a wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Maribor, just over the border from South Styria. I shoot candid, documentary weddings in Styria, across Slovenia, and further afield in Austria, Italy and Croatia. Below are the questions I hear most, answered the way I’d answer them over a coffee.
Do you photograph weddings in Styria even though you’re based in Slovenia?
Yes, and it’s one of my favourite areas! Maribor is a short drive from the South Styrian wine road, so vineyard weddings in Styria are a regular part of my wedding season. Also, travel to anywhere in Styria is included in my packages.
What does “documentary” or “candid” actually mean?
It means I’m capturing your day the way it felt. You’d want to remember how it really was, and what really happened: your dad wiping a tear, your friends laughing at the wrong moment, the two of you whispering something just before the ceremony..
For portraits, I give guidance but never interfere. Creating a safe space for you to be yourselves is how I work. That’s how we get the photos where you can feel the connection between the two of you. The ones that hold real emotion.
How many photos will we get, and when?
As an overshooter (guilty as charged) I take around 10,000 photos on a full wedding day and hand-pick and edit about 1,500 of them myself, no AI involved. You get a sneak peek within 48 hours, and your full gallery in about 4 to 5 weeks.
Your gallery lives in a private online gallery where you can download everything, pick favourites and share a guest link, so you don’t have to forward 2,000 files to Aunt Hanna.
Will our guests be in the photos too?
Yes absolutely!! They all dolled up and I make sure every guest gets their own beautiful portrait. Grandparents, the cousin who flew in last minute, the friend who’s usually behind the camera.. they all get their moment.
How long should we book you for: 8 or 12 hours?
It depends on how your day flows. A shorter day, for example a ceremony, dinner and party, often works nicely with 8 hours. If you’re getting ready in the morning, doing a long celebration and want the party at the end, 12 hours would be the better fit. The 12-hour package also comes with an album.
If you’re not sure, send me your rough schedule and I’ll tell you what I think. Although I’m a photographer and not a planner, I’ve been through so many weddings that I can tell you what would be the best for photos: where the good light falls and how much time you’ll want for portraits.
Do you also film weddings?
I do, together with filmmaker(s) I trust. Photo and film packages exist as bundles, and they’re always cheaper than booking both separately. You’d get a 7 - 15 min wedding film, depending on your package, and a 1-minute reel.
Do you shoot small, intimate weddings?
Yes absolutely! 30 guests in a vineyard garden, a ceremony under the trees, a long dinner table.. these days feel personal in a way that’s hard to describe.
Can you work at our venue if you haven’t been there before?
Of course. I research the venue beforehand and arrive early so I can plan everything accordingly.
What happens after we send an inquiry?
You hear back from me within a 48h with my PDF guide. If it feels right, we hop on a short intro call, and I’d love to hear your story: how you met, what your day will feel like, what you’re nervous or excited about. After that, there’s a contract and a deposit to hold your date, and I check in with you 2 more times before the wedding about the timeline and logistics, so we make sure everything runs smoothly.
Do you travel beyond Styria and Slovenia?
Yes. I also photograph weddings in Austria, Italy and Croatia, and I have destination packages if you want more than a wedding day, like a welcome evening or a whole weekend.
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If you’re planning a 2027 wedding and my style feels like you, I’d love to hear about it! Fill out the form below and I’ll send you all the info about collaboration and packages.
I can't wait to hear about your wedding day, and to help you remember how it all felt, and how loved you are.
