A civil ceremony often lasts less than twenty minutes. Which is exactly why nothing may go wrong in the photography – there is no second attempt and nothing is re-staged.
Registry office photographer · Krems, Wachau, Lower Austria · from €390 · reply within 24 h
A civil ceremony follows almost the same order everywhere. So I know in advance where to stand – and you do not have to think about any of it.
The last minutes outside the door: guests arriving, the bouquet, a moment to breathe. Usually the most honest images of the day.
From the back and the side, with available light and no flash. The registrar does not notice that anyone is photographing.
The two moments that cannot be repeated. Which is why I am already standing in the right place before they happen.
The entry in the register, the first embraces, the rice outside the door.
Within walking distance, or – with more time – at a second location nearby: a few quiet photos of the two of you.
Arrival, ceremony, congratulations and couple portraits within walking distance – that does not fit into one hour, so every package starts at two.
In the smallest package – fully edited, at full resolution and as web versions. No selection limit and no list of extras to buy.
Images arrive as a protected gallery to view and download – first preview within 48 hours.
Open prices, no package puzzle. If you also want the celebration documented, you simply move up to a wedding package.
If there is a party after the registry office, a wedding package usually makes more sense. The configurator shows you the difference.
I know these buildings – the light, the seating and the spot where you can stand without disturbing anyone.
The sequence, a real case from Krems and answers to the most common questions – the Standesamt Krems guide goes into more detail.
The ceremony itself often lasts less than twenty minutes. For arrival, congratulations and couple portraits within walking distance I plan at least two hours, which is why every registry office package starts at two hours of coverage. With a toast reception, group photos from your list or a second location, three hours make sense.
The registry office packages start at two hours and all prices are listed openly on the pricing page – photo, film or both. They are final prices; as a small business no VAT applies. If there is a celebration after the ceremony, a wedding package usually pays off; the configurator shows you the difference.
No. I photograph in the room with the available light and without flash, from behind and from the side – the registrar does not notice that photos are being taken. I check how much light and space the room offers before the ceremony and, if needed, clarify in advance with you and the registry office where I can stand without disturbing.
The city of Krems lists, among others, the Rathaus Stein, the Winzer Krems and Kloster Und, plus further venues depending on the occasion and availability. Current venues, dates and fees are maintained solely by the Krems registry office itself. I know the ceremony room at the Krems registry office, including its light and where to stand; I also regularly cover ceremonies in the Wachau.
You receive the first preview within 48 hours. The images arrive as a protected online gallery to view and download – fully edited, in full resolution and as a web version, with no selection limit and no repurchase list.
Yes. After the congratulations and group photos there is time for a few quiet pictures of the two of you – within walking distance or, with more time, at a second location nearby, such as the old town, the Pfarrhof or the vineyards above the town. I give you small tasks instead of poses: walk, talk, pause for a moment.
A church ceremony, a reception and a celebration into the night – the wedding page shows what a whole day looks like.
