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Wild Connections Photography

Award-winning adventure wedding & elopement photographer for the Austrian Alps and the Dolomites. O

Wedding & Adventure Photographer covering weddings in the UK, Austria and Europe.

04/09/2026

Here’s something that might surprise you about me…

I don’t believe your wedding day should be the best day of your lives!

Is it an important milestone in your relationship worthy of celebrating? 100%.

It’s also a hell of a lot of pressure to put on yourselves, and your expectations of the day. The pressure that it should be perfect (sorry, perfection doesn’t exist), that you’re going to feel a certain way, or that everything turns out how you imagined it. All of this pressure often leads to so much extra stress, and takes you away from actually being present when the day arrives.

Yes, your wedding day might be one of the best days of your lives SO FAR, but why would you want to peak so early, when you’ve just promised each other a lifetime?

We got married in 2014, and just celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. Our wedding day was great, but it was far from the best day of our lives. Getting married was awesome, but it was just the start. We've been on so many incredible, life-changing adventures together that I don't think I could even pick a single day.

Here's a goofy picture of us at the top of a mountain that we climbed on our anniversary :-)

02/09/2026

Unpopular opinion: your wedding doesn't need to look like a magazine shoot.

So many of the images I see on social media and Pinterest these days from real weddings look more like images from a magazine editorial or styled shoot.

And many people love that. But I don’t, and here’s why:

You don’t need to include things because you think they will look good in photos. Include things because they mean something to you.

For our (summer) wedding, I wanted to include photos of us with our skis, because we met as ski instructors, and our whole lives pretty much revolved around skiing. But when I shared this idea with friends or family, I was told it was tacky or too cliché. But I’m a stubborn girlie, so we did it anyway, regardless of what anyone else thought.

The only thing that matters is choosing things for your day that matter to you.

Here are some of my favourite photos where couples did exactly that - they chose details that were personal to them. Some had deeper meanings, many celebrated people or pets that couldn't be there, while others were simply a fun way to celebrate an in-joke that only they understood.

Tell me, what detail would you love to include in your wedding day that other people might find strange?

31/08/2026

These 3 things can hijack your elopement day:

1. Trying to fit too much in - I know that FOMO is real, and you might feel like you need to visit as many places or do as much as possible. But you risk ending up feeling like you rushed through everything, running behind on your timeline, and potentially feeling more stressed. Keep things simple and intentional.

2. Wearing uncomfortable or poorly fitting outfits - it doesn't matter if they look great when you're standing completely still. If you need to constantly re-adjust your clothes or you can't even walk 10 steps without help, that will affect your photos. Firstly, you'll look uncomfortable, and there won't be much opportunity for those lovely candid moments of you both walking. Secondly, if movement is difficult and slow, you're probably going to lose time in the schedule. It might also mean fewer photos if I'm constantly having to help you rather than doing my job (aka taking photos).

3. Not planning in time to eat/drink/use the bathroom - it might be your wedding day, but you are still human, and your body has needs. Especially because so many couples skip breakfast (sunrise vows, nerves, etc), making sure to plan in time for food during the day is so important. If you don't, best case, you just feel a bit hangry; worst case, you put yourselves in danger attempting to hike on an empty stomach. Find a fun way to incorporate a meal break into your day - perhaps stopping at a mountain hut and trying the local cuisine, or bringing a picnic of all of your favourite snacks. Include it in your schedule and make it part of your story.

Are you planning your elopement? Are any of these things something you'd not thought about?

29/08/2026

I used to think that the most important part of the work I do is taking photos and capturing memories. Especially with elopements, where the photos are the main way that a couple can share their adventure with friends and family for years to come.

But over the years, as I’ve been a part of so many elopements, my views have changed.

While my couples hire me to capture their day, taking photos of every single moment isn’t actually my priority.

My priority is making sure that the two humans in front of me are having a wonderful time and are fully present to actually enjoy their day.

Because sometimes photography actually takes people out of the moment. So my job isn’t just about capturing what’s happening in front of me. Sometimes it’s also giving you space to actually BE in that moment and simply enjoy it.

At the end of the day, if when I leave you, your hearts are full because you’ve had the most incredible day, then I feel like I’ve done my job well.

The photos are a bonus!

27/08/2026

The Austrian Alps hold special meaning for Shannon & David, so when David suggested they elope during wedding planning, it felt like the perfect place.

They started their day with a sunrise hike, a first look, and a breakfast picnic on the mountain. Time moved slowly as they took in the views of the Alps with the most stunning fall colors.

In the afternoon, they returned to their hotel, Das Steghaus am Schwarzsee for a beautiful ceremony at sunset with their loved ones.

24/08/2026

When I was helping M & C plan their elopement in Innsbruck, they came to me with a rather unusual request.

As sheep ranchers in Wyoming, they really wanted sheep to be a part of their wedding day, and wanted to know if it was possible to have some sheep feature in their wedding photos.

Being later in the year, I knew it would be hard to find grazing animals on the mountain, so I contacted the local Tirolean Sheep Breeders Association (yep, that’s a real thing), and asked if there were any farmers around Innsbruck who would be ok with us taking photos with the sheep.

One farmer responded and on the day, gave them a tour of the farm, let them feed the sheep, and even cuddle a lamb, whilst teaching them all about this special breed that’s native to the Tirolean mountains.

Their perfect day involved getting muddy surrounded by animals, and I love that so much. It’s such a great reminder of how the only people you need to please on your wedding day are YOU!

If you could do anything to celebrate your wedding, what would you do?

20/08/2026

When you get engaged, suddenly everyone has an opinion on how you should get married (including the internet).

I love asking my couples after their elopements if there is any advice they would like to share. Here are some of my favourite answers...

17/08/2026

Sorry, I think I misheard you. I thought you wanted your proposal photos to be "kinda sheep"...

I know this is a really bad joke, but I'm not even sorry! I hate social media trends, but I just couldn't resist this one. Enjoy these pictures of M & D's engagement photoshoot in Austria.

16/08/2026

No views? No worries!

It doesn’t matter if you’re having a wedding or an elopement, you can’t change the weather. All you can do is embrace it and dance among the clouds, knowing that views or no views, today is the day you marry your person ❤️

13/08/2026

After getting engaged in the Dolomites, Heather & Kurtis knew they wanted to return there to get married.

They didn’t care about famous viewpoints. Their priorities were simple: hike, stay overnight in a mountain hut that could only be reached on foot, and celebrate afterwards with their families.

With the forecast showing rain and even snow in September, we switched around the plans the night before. They started their 2-day adventure with a heartfelt ceremony with their families in the meadows near their hotel, then after a quick brunch, we headed up to the hut.

Despite the weather being less than cooperative, they were in high spirits the whole time, simply enjoying the stunning mountains all around them.

The next day, after hiking back down in the rain and a short drive to a nearby lake and waterfall, they met up with their families again at the hotel, which had a local band playing during dinner. With much peer pressure, they were invited onto the dance floor for a first dance in front of their families and the hotel guests.

Their elopement was the perfect example of how it’s possible to combine an epic “just us” adventure whilst also being able to celebrate with the people you love the most.

Team:
Photos: Cat - Photographer & Hiking Guide
Planner: Jlenia & Gemma - Wedding planner in the Dolomites | South Tyrol
HMUA: Ulli Thomaseth I Luxury Bridal Hair & Makeup Dolomites

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