Top 12 Wedding Photographers in Denmark in 2023
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If you ever have a wedding and want to save money on the photographer, reconsider it!
Why spend so much time and money planning a perfect wedding if you don't have anyone to document it?
In this article, we have gathered the best wedding photographers in Denmark right now. We want to celebrate their incredible work, creating memories for a lifetime.
If you want to learn wedding photography yourself, check out our article on wedding photography.
1. Justyna Dura
Justyna Dura is the first of many wedding photographers in this article. She is based in Copenhagen and works both in Denmark and Sweden.
She considers her wedding approach as discreet, and at the same time, she is friendly and relaxed. Having a calming presence can help with the nerves of her clients.
She does both planned photographs and natural photographs captured during the day. Some of her photos have a raw style, capturing the essence of the particular moments.
Are you available to travel abroad for wedding photoshoots?
Yes, I'm a destination wedding photographer, available for travel worldwide.
What's your signature style?
I'm a wedding photographer with a happy, natural candid and relaxed style :) My style of wedding photography suits people who just want to get on with enjoying their day.
How much do you charge per hour?
My work is adapted to the wedding day schedule and expectations. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, for example: how many hours are required.
What are the essential items other than a camera and lens you bring to a shoot?
I always bring my calming and positive energy. As a wedding photographer for 12 years, I learned to always come prepared. I'm using a camera with dual card slots for more reliable data storage. I also have a backup camera and lens.
How many photos can your customers expect to get?
There is no standard number. I usually deliver 100 best edited photos from the elopement wedding (2 hours) and 500 best edited photographs from the full day wedding.
What does your fee include?
A pre-wedding consultation. Digital photographs professionally edited to the highest standard. An online wedding gallery.
What tricks do you use to help nervous couples relax for their pictures?
It is completely normal to feel a little nervous during the first minutes of a photo session. Focusing on having fun is the key. I give my couples permission to be whoever they are and show their love in a way that doesn't make them uncomfortable.
Learn more about her on her website below.
2. Kathlyn Johnes
Kathlyn Jones is a wedding photographer based in Denmark. She works with both artificial and natural lighting, depending on the situation.
Her main goal is to capture breathtaking memories for her clients. She truly enjoys the life that wedding photographers live. If your work means being a part of the happiest day of people's lives, it must be fun!
She does both setup photoshoots for the couple and natural, spontaneous shoots throughout the day. She also post-processes the images to her clients need.
Check out her website below.
3. Carsten Mol
Carsten Mol is a photographer based in the Eastern part of Jutland.
He has a unique and artistic approach to his wedding photography. He always works discreetly and does not like setting up pictures.
He prefers capturing the natural moments and beauty of the day. In this way, he gets the best memories for his clients. He is also very interested in the narrative of the day, which can be seen in the end product.
Are you available to travel abroad for wedding photoshoots?
Yes I will definitely travel worldwide for weddings.
What's your signature style?
My signature style is a storytelling documentary photography with REAL moments, with a little bit of action added in the wedding portraits to capture those spontaneous happy moments.
How much do you charge per hour?
I do not normally charge per hour. I do mostly full day wedding coverage from early morning to late night. The charge will then depend on location, travel etc. I will do half day wedding coverage as well on request.
What are the essential items other than a camera and lensyou bring to a shoot?
That will definitely be my Profoto flash B1, B10 and A1. I can total rely on that equipment. I will also bring some small stuff as filters and crystals to put in front of the lens, to spice things up a bit. Sometimes I will go a bit overboard, and bring smoke machine and a Hazer to the dance floor to give the images a little bit more depth and cinematic look. Usually also some change of clothes.
How many photos can your customers expect to get?
Normally I deliver between 500 to 1000 edited images for a full day wedding coverage from early morning to late night.
What does your fee include?
It's including me 100 % procent for the hole wedding day, and night. Wherever you are in the world. All edited images delivered in a online gallery around 8 weeks after the wedding. Handmade Italian wedding album and Wall art can come as an additional item.
What tricks do you use to help nervous couples relax for their pictures?
When you really love what you do, and care about people, I think it comes very naturally, that people in front of your lens can feel that, and then they will feel relaxed. Also slowing down in tempo, and letting the moment happen, will normally turn into great moments.
If he sounds interesting, check out his website below.
4. Oleg Fensen
Oleg Fensen is a wedding photographer based in Aalborg.
He understands that it is his client's big day, and he always gives it all. He makes the clients feel comforted with the fact that he will capture the essence of the event.
Using his experience from his work as a wedding photographer, he also does photo shoots for couples outside of the formal setting. He calls them Love Stories, and he showcases a few on his website.
Visit his website below to learn more.
5. Elizabeth Nikoforova
Elizabeth Nikoforova is a photographer based in Aalborg. While her photo studio is located in Aalborg, she travels all over Europe and the United States for her work.
Her photography is not only in the church or at the party. She follows the bride the entire day if needed. Doing so, she captures intimate moments from the big day.
Other than the photography services, she also does videography if the clients need it.
Learn more on her website below.
6. Tanya Borodina
Tanya Borodina is a Swedish wedding photographer based in Copenhagen. She is a huge fan of weddings in general and loves that she gets to work with it for a living.
Her work has mainly been in the northern countries, but she has also worked in New York City and Georgia.
She is adamant that her clients and her hit it off. If she can understand her client, she will be able to capture the best memories possible.
Other than being a wedding photographer, she also does portrait, lifestyle and family photography.
Check out her website below.
7. Ieva Vi
Ieva Vi is a Lithuanian photographer based in Copenhagen. She got a degree at Brighton University before moving to Denmark in 2020.
Her photography style is very cinematic, and she considers herself a documentary photographer at heart.
Her clients are mainly people from outside of Denmark, going to Copenhagen to exchange their vows. She uses her local expertise to guide them through their stay and the best spots for great memories.
Are you available to travel abroad for wedding photoshoots?
Yes, I am – destination weddings can teach us both as individuals and solopreneurs so much <3
What's your signature style?
Hmm .. I'm leaning towards airy/light film look whilst still shooting on digital.
How much do you charge per hour?
The starting price for winter season is from 2500 DKK for elopements in Copenhagen.
What are the essential items other than a camera and lens you bring to a shoot?
Smile. Always. Other than that .. a bottle of water. Helps both for hydration and managing frizzy hair :)
How many photos can your customers expect to get?
For 1 h coverage couples can expect 45 images.
What does your fee include?
Planning & discussion (communication), shooting time, image processing.
What tricks do you use to help nervous couples relax for their pictures?
Unfortunately (or fortunately) I'm not a magician, so couples shouldn't expect any magic tricks that would help them instantly relax in front of the camera :) However, spending time before or meeting in-person or via a phone chat helps at least tiny bit to "break the ice".
Learn more about her on her website below.
8. Photobyvp
Viktorie Pavlová is a photographer from the Czech Republic, based in Copenhagen. Unlike other wedding photographers, Pavlová's approach is minimalistic.
Meaning she carries as little equipment as possible. She also avoids setting up pictures and captures what she sees with natural lighting.
She tries to stay out of the way of her clients and stay hidden as much as possible. Her goal is for you to remember every moment of the picture without the memory of its capture.
Are you available to travel abroad for wedding photoshoots?
Yes, I am. I am already travelling between the Czech Republic and Denmark a lot.
How much do you charge per hour?
I offer different packages based on the type of photoshoot. Elopements are starting on 2.000 DKK and weddings on 7.000 DKK.
What are the essential items other than a camera and lens you bring to a shoot?
I keep it simple, I have one camera and one static lens. And many people would say that is my signature because I have been using only one camera with one lens forever. But of course, I always bring an extra one, in case of error, I just don't use it until it is needed.
How many photos can your customers expect to get?
Unlimited. My clients receive all the good pictures we have taken.
What tricks do you use to help nervous couples relax for their pictures?
I have my tricks and tips which work every single time! For ladies, guys, even small shy kids! Everyone loves it, I often get feedback on those tricks.
Check out more on her website below.
9. Renate Meimere
Renate Meimere is a photographer based in Copenhagen. While based in Denmark, she has no trouble travelling for her clients.
She focuses on capturing real moments from the wedding. That means taking the sweet with the sour. She knows that her clients are real people, and she wants to create memories for them.
She also loves lighting and will capture pictures you won't realise is picture-worthy. But don't worry, because she will prove you wrong!
Are you available to travel abroad for wedding photoshoots?
Sure, I would love to travel abroad.
What's your signature style?
Light loving, fun, and real moments + the moments in between.
How much do you charge per hour?
I charge 6.900dkk for two hours (that's the minimum if we are talking about weddings).
What are the essential items other than a camera and lens you bring to a shoot?
Instax camera for instant moments, a water bottle to stay hydrated, and napkins for crying guests.
How many photos can your customers expect to get?
At least 80 photos for two hours.
What does your fee include?
Photography, post-production, great company.
What tricks do you use to help nervous couples relax for their pictures
I have some surprises which I like to use during the session, but I can't reveal them here, otherwise, it will not be a surprise :D But during the portrait session, I help them by interacting with the couples. Trying to joke, even though sometimes my jokes are not funny, but then they laugh at how bad are my jokes :D But during the reception, the ceremony I am like a fly on the wall :).
You can visit her website below.
10. Detstoreja
Detstoreja, or "The big yes" in English, is the company by wedding photographer Brian Bjeldbak. His base is in Viborg, but he works all over Denmark.
He has a bunch of different packages available for any size and type of wedding. He also works with a photo plan, so he is sure that he does not miss any important detail.
Despite having a plan, he still captures the spontaneous and natural moments that occur in a wedding.
Check out his website below.
11. Ekaterina Yaltykova
Ekaterina Yaltykova is a photographer from Estonia who has lived in Denmark for almost two decades.
She often travels for destination weddings and has previously shot weddings in Spain, Turkey and Italy.
She will photograph any type of wedding, in any style that her clients prefer. She understands that clients want different things.
Are you available to travel abroad for wedding photoshoots?
Yes I love abroad weddings and did many of those before pandemic. So I am hungry for those :)
What's your signature style?
My signature style – lifestyle. I want to capture people, emotions. I want to create some magic during the wedding day for the couple and guests. It doesn't feel like I am a stranger to the wedding – it feels like I am one of the guests.
How much do you charge per hour?
My packages are very different – so the price depends of course of how many hours I am booked for. More hours – the price per an hour goes down.
What are the essential items other than a camera and lens you bring to a shoot?
I always bring a smile, good mood and a plaster :)
How many photos can your customers expect to get?
Also depends on the package. But average 20 edited pictures per an hour. Extra pictures can be bought.
What does your fee include?
Photo time and editing time. Extra charge for travel costs can appear.
What tricks do you use to help nervous couples relax for their pictures?
Music, jokes and just playing around.
Learn more about her on her website below.
12. Egemen Kurar
Egemen Kurar is a wedding photographer based in Copenhagen.
He uses his camera to tell stories, and he loves to tell stories about his clients.
He photographs weddings but also does lifestyle photography and pre-wedding photoshoots.
His photographs are beautiful and have different styles depending on the clients' demands. It can vary from black and white to colourful images.
Check out his website below
Closing thoughts
This is the end of the article, and I hope you found some inspiration. Maybe one of our chosen 12 wedding photographers is your next wedding photographer.
If you want to try photography yourself, check out our article on Photography 101.
