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He held her in a pine forest at sunset. Gold light filtered through the needles. He wrapped her close. A tight hug to feel the heartbeat of their partner. She rested her hand on his shoulder, her ring shining. The sounds of the forest. The smell of her hair. Home in this moment.

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Close-up of a couple standing in a dense pine forest at sunset, their bodies pressed together in a tender embrace during their elopement in Germany, captured by European Elopement and Wedding Photographer Sturmsucht. One partner, wearing a fitted black long-sleeve jacket and sporting dark hair pulled into a neat bun, wraps an arm around the other’s waist and cradles the back of their head. The other wears a strapless lavender gown that drapes smoothly over bare shoulders and down the back, their long, wavy brown hair cascading freely. A simple gold wedding band glints on the right hand resting gently on the partner’s shoulder. Behind them, late-afternoon sunlight filters through tall pine trunks and needles, forming a warm, glowing halo around the pair. Softly blurred evergreen branches in the foreground frame this intimate, secluded moment of quiet celebration.

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S/W-Aufnahme eines Innenraums von Schloss Clemenswerth. Durch ein großes Sprossenfenster fällt Licht auf eine weiße Sitzbank und einen kunstvollen weißen Barocktisch, auf dem zwei Kerzen stehen und ein Brautstrauß liegt.

One of the most wonderful jobs I had in recent years was this alternative mirco wedding in the woods of southern Sweden. Humble human beings celebrating their love in a wooden house at a lake, surrounded by a forest. Swedish as Sweden can be.

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This is a romantic portrait of an elopement in Sweden a couple lying together on a bed of green ferns, photographed from above by European Wedding Photographer Sturmsucht. The woman wears an elegant white lace dress and has long brown hair adorned with small white flowers (baby's breath). The man is dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and patterned tie, and has brown hair and a beard.

They're positioned with their faces close together in an intimate pose, both lying on their backs against the lush fern backdrop. The woman's hair flows gracefully across the greenery. The soft, natural lighting creates a dreamy, ethereal quality to this wedding or engagement photograph that beautifully blends formal portraiture with organic, forest-like elements.

Photographing elopements big city style.

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This is a bridal portrait, taken by Hamburg based European elopement and wedding photographer Sturmsucht, featuring a woman in an elegant white wedding dress with delicate lace detailing and a sheer overlay. She wears a flowing white veil and a striking golden masquerade mask decorated with glitter that sparkles across her eyes.

The bride has shoulder-length dark wavy hair and gazes upward with a serene expression. Her dress features intricate floral lace patterns and a high ruffled neckline.

Behind her is a bold graphic background with "LOOK" repeated in white text on black (left side) and "NEW" on red (right side). A coffee cup with a spider decoration appears in the lower right corner.

The portrait combines traditional bridal elegance with theatrical elements, creating an artistic and unconventional wedding photograph.

The world around them trembles as two souls draw close, shutting out the noise and chaos. In this moment, only the warmth of an embrace and the steady rhythm of hearts beating together matter. Storms may gather and the sky may darken, but here, sheltered in each other's arms, there is calm. Intimacy becomes a reassurance in the face of uncertainty, a promise that love remains unshaken even as the world shifts.

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The image is a black and white photograph. It captures a tender moment between a bride and groom standing close together, their faces touching in a loving embrace. The groom is dressed in a vest and a white shirt, while the bride is adorned in a dress and a floral crown. The background features a cloudy sky and a field, suggesting an outdoor setting. The black and white nature of the photo adds a timeless quality to the scene. The couple's posture and closeness convey a sense of intimate connection and joy on their special day.

Black is a happy colour.

An elopement is the ultimate wedding form to express your true self — and so is the choice of your outfit. Ignore norms and take this special day as a chance to dress in the way you really want.

You're eloping because you don't want to rely on anyone's permission — so dress like it. Dress your way.

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This is a black-and-white photograph by Hamburg based European elopement and wedding photographer Sturmsucht showing a bride standing outdoors in a grassy field. She is wearing a long, flowing black dress and a sheer black veil that covers their head and shoulders, giving a dramatic and mysterious appearance. Her eyes are closed, and her expression is calm and serene. The sky above is filled with thick, textured clouds, adding a moody and atmospheric backdrop to the scene. The overall feeling of the image is somber and ethereal, with a strong sense of solitude and quietness.

To the nerds! The queens and kings. The wizards and thieves. The tanks and snipers. The framers and builders. The survivors of the apocalypse and the architects of new worlds.

It's your day of glory. Celebrate like it.

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This image, taken by Hamburg based European wedding and elopement photographer Sturmsucht, captures a groom's portrait from a Lord of the Rings themed wedding. The groom is holding Andúril, the legendary reforged sword of Aragorn, vertically with both hands on the ornate hilt. The sword's distinctive design with its elaborate crossguard is clearly visible, pointing upward in a noble, ceremonial pose. The groom is dressed in formal wedding attire - a dark charcoal suit with a white dress shirt and an elegant patterned tie or ascot. His lapel features a wedding boutonniere with red flowers and greenery. He has neatly styled short blonde hair and gazes off to the side with a serious, regal expression reminiscent of Aragorn himself. The setting is a forest bathed in golden-hour light, creating a perfect Middle-earth atmosphere. The trees in the background are softly blurred, giving the portrait a dreamy, cinematic quality that could be straight from the films. The warm lighting creates beautiful highlights and shadows, adding to the epic fantasy feel. This portrait beautifully combines traditional wedding formality with Lord of the Rings fandom, allowing the groom to channel his inner Aragorn on his special day. The professional photography captures both the significance of the wedding and the couple's shared love for Tolkien's world, creating a memorable image that honors both the sacred nature of marriage and their geeky passions.

Als Gast – nicht als Fotograf – auf der Hochzeit von Freunden gewesen 💐

Aber ich konnte es mir nicht verkneifen, ein paar Momente mit der Kamera festzuhalten 📸

Alles Gute dem wunderschönen Paar. Danke für die Einladung – und dafür, dass ich eure Bilder hier zeigen darf 💚

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She faced the sea. Black earth beneath. Gray heavens above. The elements spoke without words. Iceland's volcanic shore held her weight as waves drummed their ancient rhythm. Wind caught fabric, made it dance. This was truth—standing between darkness and light, between solid and liquid. No pretense here. Just human against nature. Small but unbroken. The world stripped to essentials. She breathed it in.

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This atmospheric photograph by Elopement Photographer Sturmsucht captures a solitary bride walking across Iceland's distinctive black sand beach. She is seen from behind, wearing a flowing white lace wedding gown with delicate long sleeves and an open back design. The bride is gently holding the edge of her dress, which appears to be moving slightly in the breeze. The landscape creates a dramatic contrast between her white dress and the deep black volcanic sand beneath her feet. Above, heavy gray skies dominate the scene, creating a moody, overcast atmosphere. In the distance, gentle waves of the ocean can be seen breaking on the shore with white foam against the dark beach. The overall mood is contemplative and serene, capturing a quiet moment during what appears to be an elopement ceremony. The minimalist composition emphasizes the solitude of the bride against the vast, stark Icelandic landscape, creating a poetic and emotionally evocative image.

She found it between oak trees. No phones rang here. No engines roared. Just leaves turning gold, doing it silently. The dress was white against earth colors. Simple. They'd left the city at dawn. Left the noise. Left the struggle. Left the people who talked without saying anything. The forest didn't pretend. Sunlight broke through branches, touched her face. She breathed. For the first time in months, she could hear herself think. They'd chosen this. Together. No audience. But them. The world outside was breaking apart. Here, something was being built. A new path. A new life. No more questioning. No more paralysis. No more accepting a foreign fate. Not anymore.

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This image by Hamburg based European elopement and wedding photographer Sturmsucht captures a person standing in a forest during autumn. They have long, wavy blonde hair and are wearing an elegant white outfit consisting of a delicate, sheer top with intricate beaded or lace patterns and a flowing, pleated white skirt. They're holding a small bouquet of white flowers in one hand.

The setting is particularly striking - they're surrounded by trees with vibrant orange and golden autumn leaves. Sunlight filters through the branches from above, creating a warm, golden glow that illuminates the scene and creates a halo effect around the subject. The forest floor is covered with grass and fallen leaves, enhancing the autumn atmosphere.

The overall mood is serene and ethereal, with the contrast between the white outfit and the warm autumn colors creating a dreamlike quality. The lighting is soft and warm, suggesting it might be taken during the "golden hour" near sunset or sunrise.

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Rad groom during his elopement in Ireland.

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A black-and-white portrait of a man standing alone on a misty hillside, wearing a textured wool suit; his tousled hair, thick beard, and tattooed fingers add to his rugged, introspective presence as he gently touches his lips in thought—captured by Sturmsucht, a Hamburg-based elopement and wedding photographer known for documenting raw, atmospheric moments.

Björn von Hafenliebe (https://www.hafenliebe-weddingphotography.com) und ich (https://www.sturmsucht.de) geben Anfang März einen Hochzeitsfotografie-Workshop + Workaction im Norden Dänemark.
Eine Woche ein kreativer Rückzugsort für Fotograf:innen, die entschleunigen, reflektieren und sich neu ausrichten wollen.

Workshop-Daten: 4. – 5. März 2025
Optionaler Add-On Tag: 6. März
Das Retreat: 6. – 9. März 2025

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