Luka Captures Love, Rijeka (2026)

31/07/2026

Every wedding has its own rhythm.

Some are loud.
Some are elegant.
Some are full of quiet moments.

This one had a little bit of everything.

Villa Lavanda in Vodice was the perfect setting for a wedding shared with only the people who mattered most. No big production—just a relaxed couple, their closest family and friends, and a day that unfolded naturally from beginning to end.

I had the privilege of photographing this wedding alongside SANJA LYDIA. Over the years, she’s given me a different perspective on wedding photography, and I’ve learned so much simply by watching how she tells a story. Thank you for the trust and for letting me be part of another beautiful day.

These are a few moments I saw through my own lens.

What stayed with me most wasn’t the venue or the details—it was how present everyone was. Nobody was thinking about the next part of the schedule. They were simply enjoying where they were, with the people they love.

Because that’s what wedding photography should be about.

If this feels like the way you’d like to remember your wedding day, let’s talk🤍

23/07/2026

Weddings could be remembered for the timeline, atmosphere, people….

This was one of those days where everything felt easy. No rush, no pressure. Just two wonderful people, their closest family and friends, and a celebration full of genuine smiles, hugs, and a dance floor that stayed full all night.

The moments I remember most aren’t the perfectly posed ones. They’re the laughter between friends, the quiet embrace before dinner, and the energy that naturally grows when everyone is simply happy to be together.

That’s the kind of wedding I love documenting. Honest, relaxed, and full of life.

Thank you for trusting me to preserve these memories. It was a pleasure to be part of your day. 🤍

If you’re planning a wedding in Croatia and want photographs that feel timeless, natural, and true to who you are, I’d love to hear your story.

Venue: Iuris Winery
Decoration: Niky Simic
Wedding dress: I DO
Suit: Sultan-Bey
Wedding rings: Zlatarna KOCI Ozaljska
MUA: Kosta Miljkovic
DJ: Antonio Šimunić
Bride: Sanja Grdenić
Groom: Stjepan Grdenić

20/07/2026

Some moments aren’t planned. They simply happen.

A walk by the pool.
A quiet smile.

That’s exactly how this afternoon at Brown Beach Hotel felt.

Nothing was forced. They trusted each other, forgot about the camera, and simply enjoyed being together. Those are usually the moments that become someone’s favourite photographs years later.

These are a few moments I saw through my own lens.

I believe wedding photography should never interrupt the day. It should let you experience it fully, while quietly preserving everything you’ll want to remember.

If you’re planning a destination wedding in Croatia and want photographs that feel effortless, honest, and timeless, I’d love to tell your story. 🤍

Planner & concept: Tina Baricevic | Destination Wedding Planner in Croatia
Photo: Luka Matačić | Croatia wedding photographer
Content: Wedding & Event Content Creator
Flower decor: WEDDING FLORIST IN CROATIA: SPLIT I HVAR I DUBROVNIK I ISTRIA Wedding design florist & pWedding design florist & planning studiou Splitu Arheoloski muzej u Splitu | Salona
Brown Beach House Croatiaa
Hair:
MUA: Tonica Cvrlje
Dress: ŠibeTonica Cvrljeits: MarŠibenska Perlalelry: ZMartin Arbanas Trilj
Oldtimer: Oldtimer za vjenčanja 💒👰
TOldtimer za vjenčanja 💒👰g stylist & floFIOR wedding stylist & florist | Split Hvar Dubrovnik Istriasar
Celebrant: Maja Radojković
Sparkles: Maja RadojkovićRabbit rock

18/07/2026

Some places become part of the story.

Šibenik is one of them.

Stone streets, warm afternoon light, and the kind of atmosphere that reminds you why so many couples choose Croatia for their wedding day.

There was no rush. Just two people completely present with each other, enjoying every moment as they walked through one of the most beautiful old towns on the Adriatic.

These are the moments I love photographing. Not the perfectly posed ones, but the quiet glances, the genuine smiles, and everything that happens in between.

Thank you for trusting me to preserve your story. It means more than you know.

If you’re planning a destination wedding in Croatia and want photographs that feel elegant, natural, and true to your day, I’d love to hear your story. 🤍

📍 Šibenik, Croatia

Photo: Luka Matačić | Croatia wedding photographer
Flower decor: Cvjećarnica Anuška VODICE Owner/Florist Ana Tabula
Venues: Vjenčanja “Ave Maria”
Hotel: sᴜᴘᴇʀɪᴏʀ ᴄɪᴛʏ ʜᴏᴛᴇʟ ʙᴇʟʟᴇᴠᴜᴇ
Cake: Moderato
Hair: 🌸🌸Blend frizerski salon🌸🌸
MUA:
Dress: Šibenska Perla
Suits: Boutique Kateks
Jewlelry: yogs
Bride: Anđela Periša
Groom: Darko Periša

16/07/2026

Most couples tell me the same thing before a pre-wedding session:

“We don’t really know how to pose.” or “We’re a bit camera shy.”

And honestly… that’s completely normal.

My job isn’t to tell you how to pose.

It’s to help you forget the camera is even there.

We walk, we talk, we laugh, sometimes we run.

Little by little, the nerves disappear and you’re simply together.

That’s exactly what happened during this evening in beautiful Opatija.

In September, I’ll be photographing their wedding in Šibenik, and when that day comes, we won’t be meeting for the first time—we’ll already know each other.

That’s when the most genuine moments happen.

Thank you for trusting me, A & I. I can’t wait to see you again in September. 🤍

If you’re planning a destination wedding in Croatia, a pre-wedding session is more than beautiful photos. It’s the beginning of your story.

14/07/2026

Some weddings don’t need hundreds of guests to feel unforgettable.

This day, just outside Zagreb at IURIS Winery, was all about the people who mattered most.

A small circle of family and friends.
A relaxed couple.
No pressure to perform, no rushing from one moment to the next.

Just laughter during dinner, quiet conversations, a few happy tears, and a dance floor that slowly filled until nobody wanted the night to end.

These are the weddings I genuinely enjoy photographing.

When couples trust me enough to simply be themselves, the photographs happen naturally. The real smiles, the way they look at each other, the hugs from the people who have been there from the very beginning… those are the moments that stay with you.

Thank you for letting me be part of your story. It was a pleasure to document a day that felt so honest and effortless.

If you’re planning a destination wedding in Croatia—or an intimate celebration anywhere—and you want photographs that feel just as real years from now, I’d love to tell your story. 🤍

Venue: Iuris Winery
Decoration: Niky Simic
Wedding dress: I DO
Suit:
Wedding rings: Zlatarna KOCI Ozaljska
MUA: Kosta Miljkovic
Bride: Sanja Grdenić
Groom: Stjepan Grdenić

11/07/2026

A rehearsal dinner that felt more like a summer holiday than the start of a wedding weekend. ☀️🤍

Poolside laughter, cocktails in hand, dinner under the Istrian sky, and a couple who simply wanted to spend the evening with the people they love most.

San Canzian is one of those places that makes you slow down. The timeline fades away, conversations last a little longer, and before you know it, dinner turns into dancing.

I had the pleasure of photographing this wedding as a second photographer alongside Croatia & Italy Wedding Photographer | Antonio Matic.

These are a few moments I saw through my own lens.📸

I watched them forget about the camera.
Friends raising a glass.
Dinner slowly turning into dancing.
Nobody wanting the evening to end.

That’s what stays with you.

Not the perfectly set table or the beautiful venue, but the feeling of sharing a weekend like this with the people you love.

If you’re dreaming of a destination wedding in Croatia that feels relaxed, stylish, and truly yours, I’d love to tell your story. 🤍

Wedding planner: Eternity Events | wedding planner
Venue: San Canzian Hotel & Residences
Lead Photo: Croatia & Italy Wedding Photographer | Antonio Matic
Second Photo: .weddings
Video: Croatian wedding videographer | Dzambo Film
Stationery: Pečat design
Musician: Djordje Nesta Arsovic
Dress: .form

09/07/2026

Rehearsal dinner in San Canzian ✨

There are places that stay with you long after the wedding is over, and for me, San Canzian is one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Croatia. Surrounded by nature, it creates the perfect setting for celebrations that feel elegant.

This rehearsal dinner was exactly that. A relaxed couple, their closest friends, an afternoon by the pool, quiet moments together, and a beautiful dinner that naturally turned into a night to remember.

I had the privilege of being the second photographer alongside Croatia & Italy Wedding Photographer | Antonio Matic.
We’ve photographed more weddings together than I can count, and I’ve learned so much from him over the years. Thank you for the trust.

These are a few moments from my perspective, documenting not only how the day looked, but how it truly felt.

If you’re planning a destination wedding in Croatia and want your story captured in a natural, timeless way, let’s create something beautiful together. 🤍

Wedding planner: Eternity Events | wedding planner
Venue: San Canzian Hotel & Residences
Lead Photo: Croatia & Italy Wedding Photographer | Antonio Matic
Second Photo: .weddings
Video: Croatian wedding videographer | Dzambo Film
Stationery: Pečat design
Musician: Djordje Nesta Arsovic
Dress: .form

08/07/2026

The love between these two is impossible to miss. They laughed, enjoyed every moment, and trusted the process from start to finish. That’s what makes the best photographs. ☺️

Now they’re stepping into a beautiful new chapter together, with an even bigger adventure waiting just around the corner.👼

Moments like these remind me that it’s not only weddings I love photographing. I also love documenting the beginning of a family’s story—creating photographs that will one day hang on their walls, sit on their shelves, and bring them back to these moments for years to come.✨

Thank you for trusting me to capture such an important part of your story. It was truly a pleasure to be part of your day. 🤍

Couple: Sven Bulava | TRAVEL-LIFESTYLE & .bulava

28/06/2026

Every wedding begins with the little details.

The dress you’ve been dreaming about, the shoes you’ve carefully chosen, the florals, and the rings—simple circles that carry a lifetime of meaning.

In beautiful Split, every detail came together effortlessly, but what mattered most wasn’t how everything looked. It was the trust this couple gave me to tell their story in a way that feels honest and timeless.

The greatest compliment a photographer can receive is that trust. My way of saying thank you is by creating photographs they’ll come back to for the rest of their lives.

If you’re planning a destination wedding in Croatia and want your day documented with elegance, emotion, and intention, I’d love to tell your story. 🤍

Planner & concept: Tina Baricevic | Destination Wedding Planner in Croatia
Photo: Luka Matačić | Croatia wedding photographer
Content: Wedding & Event Content Creator
Flower decor: WEDDING FLORIST IN CROATIA: SPLIT I HVAR I DUBROVNIK I ISTRIA Wedding design florist & pWedding design florist & planning studiou Splitu Arheoloski muzej u Splitu | Salona
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Oldtimer: Oldtimer za vjenčanja 💒👰
TOldtimer za vjenčanja 💒👰g stylist & floFIOR wedding stylist & florist | Split Hvar Dubrovnik Istriasar
Celebrant: Maja Radojković
Sparkles: Maja Radojković.
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