Happiest Moments Photography, Janet
Wedding montage with two couple portraits in front of mountains.

Natural Wedding photography

I am Janet, and I photograph your wedding, from a small gathering to a big celebration. In Karlsruhe, the Black Forest and wherever you say yes.

Your wedding photography

Wedding photography by Janet

Janet smiles at the camera.

Hey!I am Janet

Where you come from, how tall you are or whom you love makes no difference to me. I am queer myself and understand the needs and concerns of couples who do not fit a heteronormative picture.

On your day, I am by your side like a good acquaintance, rather than a service provider wandering through the frame. If your guests think by evening that we have known each other for years, I have done my job well.

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Wedding photographs
that give you room to be yourselves

A wedding couple celebrate among their guests after the outdoor ceremony as flowers fly through the air.
A bride wearing a headscarf stands with her groom in a green garden pavilion.

As a wedding photographer in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, I photograph small and large weddings, from civil ceremonies to personal celebrations.

Nobody has to feel uncomfortable in front of my camera. I guide you, and you can run, laugh and simply be yourselves. There are no awkward poses with me.

During the ceremony, I stay in the background with a silent camera. My images are authentic, natural and true to colour. I especially love photographing you in the golden evening light, when you have a little time alone.

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You celebrate
your way

Wedding guests cheer around a seated wedding couple in a meadow.

With a small group. Or everyone you love

I especially enjoy personal weddings with up to around 80 guests, and I am just as happy to photograph a larger one. Whether you have a garden ceremony or a full dance floor, I know most faces by the end of an 80 guest celebration. With 200 guests, I work a little differently and focus on the people and moments that matter most.

What your wedding photography could look like
One bride twirls the other on the woodland path beneath tall trees.

Queer weddings

I am especially happy to photograph queer couples. There are no prescribed roles for your day or your portraits. Tell me what matters to you and who your people are.

More about queer weddings
A couple spin alone in front of a house in the mountains.

An elopement for two

Perhaps you would like to marry with just the two of you. I travel worldwide for elopements. We make enough time for your ceremony, the journeys between places and your photographs.

Get married together, wherever you like

From the first flutter
to the last song

A wedding couple at sunset with a flowing veil. The landscape was extended at the sides using AI.The image has been extended at the side with AI.

Getting ready, a first look, your ceremony, the hugs afterwards and eventually the dance floor. A wedding story brings the big moments together with everything that happens between them. For most of the day I photograph in a documentary style and do not restage anything.

Every wedding is different, so I always make time for a detailed conversation beforehand. If you do not have a firm plan yet, you can explore a classic example day here. I am happy to help you shape the day so the photographs become the memories you want.

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Three places,
so many memories

At Lake Starnberg, in Berchtesgaden and in the Westerwald, I photographed three of my favourite weddings. Here you can see what the photographs from a full day can look like. In the end, the whole day matters, not just one highlight image.

A wedding couple embrace among lanterns on the shore of Lake Starnberg.

A wedding at Lake Starnberg

Hotel Lido in Seeshaupt

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A wedding couple cheer behind a table set with sunflowers in front of the mountains.

Celebrating with mountain views

Kulturhof Stanggass near Berchtesgaden

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Close-up: their hands with the rings between two faces just before a kiss.

Michelle and Marlene

Hotel St. Hubertus in the Westerwald

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What my
couples say

5.0out of 5 on Google
12 reviews

What my couples say (in German) Read all reviews on Google

Checked: 1 October 2026

5 out of 5 stars

„Sie war super sympathisch, herzlich und hat es geschafft, dass die Fotos ganz natürlich entstanden sind und wir uns dabei überhaupt nicht verstellen mussten.“

Antonia M.Original German excerpt from a Google reviewRead more on Google
5 out of 5 stars

„Janet hat uns wunderbar durch unseren Hochzeitstag und unser Paarshooting gecoacht, sodass wir uns zu keiner Zeit Gedanken machen mussten.“

MariaOriginal German excerpt from a Google reviewRead more on Google
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5 out of 5 stars

„Sie hatte jederzeit den Überblick, hat die Gäste super koordiniert und dabei eine lockere und entspannte Atmosphäre geschaffen. Dadurch haben wir uns vor der Kamera nie unwohl oder gestellt gefühlt.“

Sina SinnOriginal German excerpt from a Google reviewRead more on Google
5 out of 5 stars

„Sie hat ein tolles Auge für die richtigen Orte, Perspektiven und kleinen Details und wusste immer, wie wir uns für ein schönes Foto am besten hinstellen.“

PasitowinOriginal German excerpt from a Google reviewRead more on Google
5 out of 5 stars

„Sie hat dabei so viel Begeisterung und gute Laune ausgestrahlt, dass wir super Spaß am Bilder machen hatten & auch unsere Gäste über sie geschwärmt haben.“

Mirjam SchraderOriginal German excerpt from a Google reviewRead more on Google
5 out of 5 stars

„Sie ist auf all unsere Wünsche eingegangen und wir hatten viel Spaß während der Pärchen- und Gruppenfotos und spontane Momente während der Feier hat sie perfekt einfangen können. All unsere Fotos haben wir bereits nach wenigen Tagen erhalten.“

LeonieOriginal German excerpt from a Google reviewRead more on Google

After your day
the story continues

Wedding photography does not end on the wedding day. If you wish, I can send you the first pictures that evening or the next day.

Over the following week, I sort through your photographs, choose the best and edit each one. About a week after your wedding, you receive your own password protected gallery.

Then it is your turn. Choose your favourite images and mark them in the gallery. I look at those in more detail: skin retouching, careful adjustments to colour and exposure, and removing distractions such as a crease in a suit or a street sign in the background.

You can see the cost in advance.

Explore prices and services
  • All good photographs, fully editedA full day results in around 1,500 images. The number depends on your day.
  • Five favourites with detailed retouchingIn addition to the regular editing that every delivered photograph receives.
  • Your own galleryStored on servers in the EU, protected by a password and organised by the parts of your day so you can find individual moments again.

A photo booth?
Absolutely

My photo booth gives your guests another place to come together. They can experiment with props, be silly together and make their own memories.

Custom digital frames and props I print myself make the booth your own. Photo challenges add to the fun. You can find real example images from previous events on the photo booth page.

A photo booth for your wedding
A group of guests pose with colourful glasses and inflatable props at the photo booth.
Two guests laugh in large yellow glasses at the photo booth.

Already deep
in the planning?

A few decisions affect how much time you have for each other on your wedding day. In the journal, you will find thoughts on the first look and a relaxed couple session.

Still have questions?

Perhaps you will find an answer here. We can talk about anything specific to your day in person.

Tell me about your plans
Do you photograph large weddings too?

Yes, gladly. I particularly enjoy personal celebrations with up to around 80 guests. That is a preference, not a limit. I will also photograph your wedding if you celebrate with many more people. Together we will discuss the time and coverage that fit your day.

Do you also photograph just the registry office?

Yes, that too. The registry office is its own part of my price preview, about an hour and a half. What is allowed there and what to look out for is in my article on the Karlsruhe registry office.

What does wedding photography cost?

Half-day coverage starts at €1,200 and a full wedding day at €2,400. How much yours will be depends on which moments you would like me to capture, how long I stay and where you celebrate. You will receive an individual offer covering the agreed scope, travel and accommodation if needed. On the prices and services page, you can put together your wishes.

How many photographs will we receive?

You receive all the good photographs from your day. A full day produces around 1,500 images, all regularly edited. Five images of your choice receive additional detailed retouching. The actual number depends on your day and the length of coverage.

Do you bring a drone?

Yes, my drone comes to every wedding at no extra cost. I use it most for large group photos and short videos from above, and otherwise whenever you would like it or the place lends itself to it. Drones are not allowed to fly everywhere. I check beforehand whether it can be used at your venue.

How far will you travel for a wedding?

I am based in Bruchsal near Karlsruhe, spend a lot of time in Munich and photograph weddings everywhere, especially in Bavaria, the Alps and the Black Forest. I travel worldwide for elopements. With a full day, travel within 100 kilometres of Karlsruhe or Munich is included; longer journeys and any overnight stay are included in your offer.

Do we need to know how to pose?

No, you do not need to practise. If posing feels uncomfortable, I will give you small prompts that let you focus on each other. A couple session can also be very quiet: walking together for a while, pausing and having time for yourselves.

Do you photograph queer weddings?

Yes, very gladly. I am a lesbian myself and love photographing queer couples. My enquiry form asks for your names, rather than assigning fixed roles. We can talk about what matters to you and how you would like to spend your day.

How early should we book you?

As soon as you feel sure. I photograph no more than two or three weddings a month. If your preferred date falls between May and September, it is worth asking early. Weekdays and dates outside the season usually offer more flexibility.

When will we receive our photographs?

You receive the finished gallery within a week of your wedding. You can then choose your five favourites at your own pace. About another week later, you will also have the versions with more detailed editing.

How will we receive the photographs?

Through a private online gallery protected by a password. The photographs are organised by the parts of your day, from getting ready to the party, so you can find your way around and revisit individual moments.

Can we get to know you before the wedding?

Absolutely, and I would like that too. We usually have a video call for about an hour, because it gives us both flexibility. We talk through your day and you get a sense of who you are inviting to your wedding. You should feel comfortable with everyone who is there.

What if it rains?

Then we make photographs in the rain, with an umbrella and a few flashes that light up the drops. I often find those images especially interesting because they look so different from everything else that day.

Tell me
about yourselves

Write to me with your date and location. We can talk through everything else in our own time.

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