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Pricing guide for Weddings in Europe in 2026 and 2027
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First and foremost, I want to send my heartfelt congratulations on your engagement! This is such a beautiful and meaningful season of life, and I couldn’t be more excited for you both.
I’ve created this pricing guide to help you easily and thoughtfully explore our collections and services all in one place. My hope is that it gives you clarity and inspiration as you begin envisioning your day.
If you don’t see a collection that perfectly aligns with your vision, I would absolutely love to connect. Every wedding is unique, and we are always open to custom requests to create something that feels just right for you.
I can’t wait to hear more about your plans!
Warmly,
Melanie
Founder, EMÈS Weddings
“Whenever we look at the pictures, we truly feel like we’ve stepped back in time, which is exactly what we had hoped for. We are so grateful that we found you and are simply delighted with the outcome!!!”
Verena & Kevin, South Tyrol, 2024
Photography
Collections
Weddings in Europe
The Intimate Collection
8 Hours | 600+ Photos | 1 Photographer
8 hours of photography coverage
1 photographer
600+ fully edited images
Unlimited private usage rights
Highlight gallery (Around 200 images, delivered within a week of your wedding)
Online Gallery
€5.990 including travel, taxes & fees
The Full Story Collection
10 Hours | 800+ Photos | 2 Photographers
10 hours of photography coverage
2 photographers
3 Hours coverage Pre-Wedding Event
Analog Photography (3 rolls)
800+ fully edited images
Unlimited private usage rights
Highlight gallery (Around 200 images, delivered
within a week of your wedding)
Online Gallery
€7.990 including travel, taxes & fees
The Complete Weekend Collection
Multiple Days | 1000+ Photos | 2 Photographers
10 hours of photography coverage
2 photographers
3 Hours coverage Pre-Wedding Event
3 hours of coverage after wedding event
Analog Photography (5 rolls)
1000+ fully edited images
Custom-designed coffee table book
Unlimited private usage rights
Highlight gallery (Around 200 images, delivered
within a week of your wedding)
Online Gallery
€10.990 including travel, taxes & fees
Add to your collection
Additional Hours (Max. total of 14 hours coverage per day, price is per photographer, per hour)
€249
Additional Photographer (Min. 2 photographers for 120+ guest count)
€1.990
Pre/After wedding event (3 hours on location)
€1.490
Analog Photography (35mm, 3 Rolls of film)
€1.490
Priority Edit (Full gallery delivered within one week)
€1.490
Custom Designed coffee table book
€1.990
“EMES photographs weddings with a strong sense of respect for the experience itself. Melanie Thomas and her team move through the celebration quietly, capturing moments as they happen, allowing the story to unfold without interruption. Portraits are approached with the same care, woven gently into the flow of the day. The final images hold onto what mattered, without overstating or overlooking a thing.”
named one of the best wedding photographers in Germany, 2026 by THE WED
The EMES Team
The EMÈS Team brings together two uniquely creative individuals, Melanie and Joana, united by a shared passion: crafting imagery you will cherish for a lifetime.
With over a decade of experience and passports stamped from around the world, Melanie and Joana offer an exceptional blend of expertise, professionalism, and genuine warmth – a combination that is truly rare.
Deeply devoted to each couple they serve, Melanie and Joana intentionally accept only a limited number of weddings each year. Every celebration deserves their very best, never what’s left of them.
“We highly recommend you and your work! You are two truly wonderful people who are a joy to work with. And that, coupled with your talented eye for capturing those important and emotional moments, is a jackpot!“
Jana & Marcel, Masseria Grieco, 2024
We would love to chat to you
When you’re ready, we would love to hop on a call with you to go over any questions
or specific requirements you have.
Frequently asked questions
Why are you more expensive than other wedding photographers?
Our pricing reflects more than ten years of experience, a distinctive creative vision, and a commitment to consistently exceptional work. Much of what we do comes through referrals, and we accept a limited number of commissions each year to maintain the standard we are known for. You are investing in expertise, artistic restraint, and a seamless experience from the first conversation through to delivery.
Have you been published or received recognition for your work?
Yes. In 2026 we were named Best of German Wedding Photographers by THE WED and have been featured in THE LANE and Carats and Cake, among others. While we value this recognition, our priority is always creating meaningful, lasting imagery for the couples we work with. If publication is of interest to you, we are happy to support submissions.
Do you limit the number of weddings you take each year?
Yes, and intentionally so. We take on no more than ten weddings each, per year to ensure all our couples receive our full creative focus and attention. That is not a marketing position. It is how we protect the quality of our work and the depth of care we are able to give.
Do you offer custom packages?
Yes. While we offer structured collections, we are happy to tailor coverage to suit your celebration. Every proposal we send is built around your specific day, your timeline, and what matters most to you.
How do we secure our date?
A signed agreement and a non-refundable retainer of 50% secure your date. Early booking is strongly recommended given our limited annual availability.
How involved are you in the planning process?
As involved as you need us to be. We guide timeline structure, lighting considerations, and location planning to ensure the day flows beautifully, and are happy to collaborate with your planner on logistics. A few weeks before the wedding, we send a detailed online questionnaire to refine the key moments and details. Couples may be as involved or as hands-off as they prefer.
Do you photograph internationally?
Yes, and without additional travel costs to you. Whether your wedding is in Italy, France, Greece, Spain, or further afield, travel is included in your package. All pricing is presented transparently. What you see is what you pay, taxes included.
What happens after we book?
We take care of you from the moment you sign. We guide timeline structure, lighting considerations, and location planning to ensure the day flows beautifully, and are happy to collaborate with your planner on logistics. A few weeks before the wedding, we send a detailed questionnaire to refine the key moments and details that matter most to you.
Do you always work as a team?
We often photograph together for larger weddings and multi-day events, and work individually as lead photographers when the scale of the day calls for it. When additional coverage is needed, we collaborate with trusted second shooters whose work and approach we know well. Regardless of structure, every wedding is edited to reflect our consistent style and standards.
Do you offer videography?
We offered videography through the 2026 season. From 2027 onward we focus exclusively on photography and are always happy to point you toward filmmakers whose work and approach we respect.
What is your approach on the wedding day?
We blend documentary observation with refined direction when it is needed, allowing moments to unfold naturally while ensuring portraits feel elevated and intentional. We are present without being intrusive, and considered without being controlling.
How many images will we receive?
Each collection includes a guaranteed minimum number of professionally edited images, based on the hours of coverage and photographers present. There is no upper limit. We deliver every image that meets our quality standards and do not pad deliveries with near-identical frames or images that fall below them. A curated highlight gallery of around 200 images is delivered within one week of your wedding, with your full gallery following within approximately 12 weeks.
Do you offer albums?
Yes. We offer heirloom quality albums and fine art prints produced through professional labs for archival longevity. If these are not included in your original package, they can be ordered separately after your wedding and we will guide you through the options when the time comes.
How do you handle privacy?
We fully respect our clients’ privacy. If you prefer that your images are not shared publicly or used in our portfolio, we are happy to discuss tailored arrangements. Please let us know at the time of booking and we will accommodate your wishes.
Are you insured?
Yes, fully. We carry professional liability insurance and use professional equipment with complete backup systems throughout every wedding. Documentation is available on request and can be provided to your venue if required.
What if something goes wrong on the day?
In the unlikely event that something prevents us from being there, a trusted professional from our network would step in and all images would still be edited in our signature style to ensure full consistency. We would never leave you without coverage, and any contingency arrangement would be communicated to you immediately and with complete transparency.