what it’s like to work with a Copenhagen wedding photographer

Most couples who get married in Copenhagen aren’t here for the castle or the fairytale. They’re here because it’s possible.

They’re expats, often living in countries where the paperwork is difficult. Germany, France, the Netherlands — places where getting legally married takes months, sometimes more. Copenhagen is faster, easier, and welcoming to international couples. So they come here, just the two of them or with a few close friends, to make it official.

No big venue. No catering. Just a quiet ceremony at City Hall and maybe a dinner afterward.

It’s practical. It makes sense.

So when couples ask me if it’s really worth hiring a photographer for something this small, I get it. They don’t want to waste money. They don’t want to feel like they paid for something they didn’t need. Especially when it's just an hour or two.

But here’s what I can tell you after years of doing this.

why short elopements still deserve a wedding photographer

City Hall takes about ten minutes. But your elopement is more than that. It’s the walk through the city. The way your partner looked at you while you were fixing your coat. The sound of your shoes on wet pavement. The quiet before you went inside.

That’s the part that disappears if no one captures it.

I’ve worked with couples who weren’t sure it would be worth it. Most of them didn’t want the whole day photographed. They just wanted something — something they could show their families, something they could look at later and say “That was us”.

And honestly, those short sessions often end up being the most meaningful.

what you can expect when working together

Most couples book me for 1,5 to 3 hours. We meet somewhere central — your Airbnb, a café, or right outside City Hall. We walk. We talk a little. I give just enough direction to help you feel at ease, but not so much that it turns into a photo shoot.

My job isn’t to turn your day into a production. It’s to notice what’s already there and make sure you don’t forget it.

You don’t need to pose. You don’t need to perform. You just need to be there, and I’ll take care of the rest.

questions couples ask to their wedding photographer

Is a photographer really worth it for a short elopement?
Yes — but not because of the ceremony itself. It’s about everything else that happens around it. Those are the moments that fade if no one’s paying attention.

How long does an elopement take?
Usually between 1,5 to 3 hours total, though I’m only with you for part of it. Some couples add dinner or portraits afterward, some don’t. Some couples have guests and do activities, and therefore need me for longer. There’s no script.

How many photos will we get?
Typically it’s around 50 photos per hour. Every photo is edited one by one. I don’t run them through a filter and export the batch. I treat them like something you’ll want to keep.

How do people find their photographer?
Mostly online. Some couples are referred to me, some find me through wedding blogs, others just Google Copenhagen wedding photographer and click around until someone feels like a fit. If you’re still unsure, here’s a guide I wrote to help you choose the right person.
And hey you can also just chat with me before deciding whether or not we’re a good fit!

What does this kind of elopement actually look like?
You can take a look at some of my favorite photo locations in the city, all based on real couples I’ve worked with.

If you're still not sure, that’s okay. Most couples I work with weren’t either. You don’t need to book anything today. But if you’re curious — or want to talk it through — I’m here. Reach out here, and let’s see what feels right for you.