Zakopane · Tatra mountains · weddings and elopementsWedding photographer in Zakopane and the Tatras
Wooden chapels, highlander music and a wall of mountains behind the reception. I photograph weddings and elopements in Zakopane and the villages of Podhale, in English or Polish.
A mountain wedding needs a plan for the light
In the mountains the sun disappears behind the ridge earlier than the forecast says, and the weather changes within an hour. I plan portraits with a first choice and a backup: a viewpoint for a clear day, a valley or a wooden porch for cloud and rain.
Highlander weddings have their own customs: the music of a góralska band, the horse-drawn carriages, the capping ceremony late at night. I photograph them as they happen and explain to guests from abroad what is going on.
Always included
From many different days
Moments I look for
Where we can take photos
Photo spots in Zakopane and Podhale
Gubałówka
A ridge above the town with a panorama of the whole Tatra range, reached by funicular.
Kościeliska Valley
A wide, almost flat valley with a stream, meadows and limestone walls.
Rusinowa Polana
A mountain meadow with one of the widest views of the High Tatras; a real hike in walking shoes.
Jaszczurówka Chapel
A small wooden chapel in the Zakopane style at the edge of the forest.
Chochołów
A village of century-old wooden houses, half an hour from Zakopane.
Morskie Oko
The famous lake; a long walk on a busy road, best outside the high season.
Questions people ask
Wedding photographer in Zakopane and the Tatras: questions and answers
Can we take wedding photos inside Tatra National Park?
Parts of the valleys lie inside the park, which has entry fees and its own rules for photo sessions. I check what applies to your plan before we fix the route.
What if the mountains are in cloud?
It happens. I always plan a second location that works without a view: a forest, a stream, wooden architecture.
Do you photograph elopements in the Tatras?
Yes, from two hours. A symbolic ceremony can take place almost anywhere; a legal one is arranged with the registry office.
When do we get the photos?
Highlights within a week after a full-day wedding and the full gallery within 4 weeks.
Is travel extra?
No. Travel anywhere in Poland is included in the price.