The European Elopement Guide wants to do a feature of me on their IG profile, so I went through my wedding work and rediscovered some treasures (and a lot of memories) I haven't published anywhere yet.

Things start to slowly move into the directions I push them since a couple of weeks. Biggest burden is to overcome the cage of thoughts, opinions and self-doubt I've created around me over the last 3 years. Things that 'should not work', things that 'are to late to chase', things where 'I'm too old' or have 'no energy' for.

I did struggle with energy though. Before the pandemic it feels I was at peak creativity, energy and motivation. I felt into a hole afterwards. The whole world changed afterwards; and so did my environment - friends, jobs, love.

In 2025 I started reclaiming my life and made some bold personal decisions. With that my energy came back day by day. And I'm very happy to see the results of this is now laying a path that is easier to walk.

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A family elopement at the North Sea coast. They decided to get married on their own and without guests. It was a day of their choice: a quiet civil ceremony with their daughter and then heading towards the beach for some images to remember. Least amount of planing and expenses, maximum them celebrating their love.

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There is autumn, and there are 3 other seasons of longing.

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They walked together where others followed paths laid out for them. Society whispered expectations - conform, settle, don't step out - but they listened to a different rhythm, one they made between them. Their love wasn't a compromise to fit in but a strong bond, stitched from shared values and mutual respect. Hand in hand, they chose their own way, not because it was easy but because it was theirs. In their unity, they found strength to stand apart, to live truthfully as partners, redefining what belonging means.

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She stood in the old woods. The black veil fell straight but did not hide her face. Her eyes were closed. On her brow, a crown of white crystals. No flowers. No white dress. Silent dignity where the trees were bare and the ground was dark. She did not speak or move. Breathing the fresh air of a winter day. She carried her faith without bending. Trust and dedication beneath her dark appearance. Her choice to stand. Her choice to move. Hers alone.

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Bucket list worthy wedding location in Norway.

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Golden autumn is slowly fading as we move deeper into November. The majority of my travels are done, with one big task still open to complete next week. But I already embrace the changes I’ve made since summer. When I look out of my window, I don’t see parked cars and tall house fronts with barely any sky anymore. I see trees in the fog, red leaves in the garden, and on a clear day, the massive mountain range of the Alps from my bedroom.

I left the city with millions of people in favor of a small village. And that makes me feel not being alone anymore.

In a way, it feels like being here in the fediverse - leaving the millions of people on big-tech social media behind and instead hanging out with a handful of lovable folks here on these open platforms.

Shrinking it down to the core to flourish. To grow again and do what feels right for me.

To be me again.

#wedding #elopement #autumn #germany

The best people in one of the best places. Shooting elopements is a great fulfillment for me. Often, it's quality time with like-minded folks, documenting their journey, celebrating their love, and sharing thoughts about life.

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