A bride and groom embrace outdoors, smiling happily before their wedding.

VICTORIA VAN DEN HOVEN

POETIC, TRUTHFUL, EMPATHETIC

soulful weddings in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Greece and The Netherlands

Empathetic wedding photographer based in Freiburg, Germany/Zurich, Switzerland, specialized in documenting intimate weddings in Switzerland, Italy, France and beyond.

NOT ANOTHER EDITORIAL, RANDOM DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

I photograph weddings with depth, intuition, and a deep understanding of what it means to gather far from home.

I’m Victoria — a destination wedding photographer for couples who don’t want a copy-paste celebration, and definitely not a photographer who treats their wedding like just another backdrop.

I understand international weddings deeply — the logistics, the emotions, the layered dynamics of bringing people together across countries, cultures, and expectations. I know when to step forward, when to disappear, and how to hold space when things feel loud, overwhelming, or beautifully chaotic.

I’m at home anywhere there’s salt water, long dinners, slow mornings, and a Mediterranean sense of time. My eye is shaped by art and design, my work by intuition and experience — but above all, by people.

I focus on documenting the real, unscripted emotions that tell your unique love story.

for couples who value MEANING over perfection and EMOTION over staging.

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for LOVERS not afraid to
feel it ALL

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A bride and groom hold hands during their wedding ceremony outside against a stone wall.
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A wedding ceremony with a bride and groom kissing on a stone staircase, surrounded by guests holding parasols in an outdoor setting.
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Group of bridesmaids and bride at a wedding, holding white bouquets and smiling on an outdoor terrace with a glass railing and scenic landscape in the background.
People sitting at a long reception table, with a couple kissing in the center, during an outdoor event or wedding reception.
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A woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of pink, orange, and purple flowers, standing at the doorway of a house with pink walls, a black door, and an arched window.
A couple embraces in a rocky river surrounded by nature with green hills in the background.
A bride in a white dress holding a bouquet stands in a doorway, smiling, while a groom in a gray suit stands outside by a tree, looking down with hands in pockets, in front of a pink house with green shutters.
A woman in a white dress standing on a balcony overlooking the ocean.
A bride and groom joyfully dancing outdoors on their wedding day, holding hands, with chairs and large trees in the background.
A happy woman in a wedding dress and pearl necklace embracing a man in a grey suit and tie, who is kissing her on the cheek outdoors during the daytime.
A wedding reception outdoors with a bride and groom walking towards a long table filled with guests. The scene is set in a lush garden surrounded by trees and greenery, with decorative lanterns hanging from the trees.
Close-up of a bride and groom holding hands, with their rings visible, during a wedding ceremony. The bride is wearing a white dress and pearl jewelry, and the groom is in a suit with a colorful tie.

Victoria blew us away with the beautiful pictures she captured of our wedding day, they look like pure art.

Beyond the magical results, we were happy to have her and her calming and kind-hearted presence by our side.

Isabel & Trevor, June 2025

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How to book.

I document a strictly limited number of weddings each year to ensure all wedding get the love & attention they deserve.

Secure your spot with the button below and let’s start planning.

1. Fill out the contact form

2. Schedule A Consultation Call

3. Lock-In Your Date & Relax!

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Packages

  • Getting married in Italy? Amsterdam? On top of Mount Blanc? I will follow you anywhere in Europe. Inquire to see the different collections I offer. 

    Starting from € 4,875

  • Project-based packages

  • Photos that connect you to your dream clients
    starting from € 2375

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There’s no script for a wedding day — and I thrive in that. I don’t believe in posing people into moments that don’t belong to them.

My approach is intuitive, a little scrappy, and deeply observant. I move quietly, notice quickly, and photograph what’s actually happening — not just what’s expected.

Of course I’ll capture the details you obsessed over (those handmade place cards? chef’s kiss). But more than anything, I’m here for the good stuff: the weird stuff, the soft stuff, the unscripted magic between you and your people.

You live it. I’ll catch it — all of it.

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 FAQs

  • Yes — with intention. While I’m based in Freiburg and often shoot across Germany, Switzerland, and the Mediterranean, I take on a limited number of destination weddings each year to keep things personal and present. If it’s a story that speaks to both of us, I’ll do what it takes to be there.

  • Calm. Observant. Never in the way.
    I’m not a director, and I’m not into recreating Pinterest moments. I’m there to notice, to reflect, to document what’s real — without interrupting the flow of the day.

  • I don’t limit to a specific number — you’ll get everything that’s meaningful, edited with care. Usually that’s around 500–800 images for a full day.
    Your gallery will be delivered within 6–8 weeks, with a few preview images in the days right after your wedding.

  • Yes, if it serves the day. I work with a small circle of photographers whose style and presence I trust completely. We’ll talk about whether it makes sense based on your plans and guest count.

  • Then you’re probably my people.
    My job is to make space for you to feel like yourselves. No forced poses, no awkward moments. Just trust, connection, and enough room to be real. Most of my favorite images come from the in-between.

  • Absolutely — and I’m a firm believer that your images deserve to live off the screen. I offer custom-designed fine art albums, and you’ll have access to a curated print shop through your gallery.

  • A signed contract and a 30% booking fee secures your date. I only take on a limited number of weddings per year, so early booking is recommended.

  • Yes — not in a planner role, but in a photographer-meets-observant-friend kind of way. I’ll help you build a timeline that respects the light, your energy, and the moments you care about most.

  • More than okay. I’m all for celebrations that stretch over a few days, include multiple cultures, or don’t follow any standard format. Let’s make it feel like you.

  • We adapt.
    Some of the most powerful images I’ve taken were made in imperfect weather. I’ll guide you with light, location, and timing — and bring enough flexibility to make it work beautifully.

let me romanticise your life and honour your story

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based in Germany, travelling for love

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