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Couple walking hand in hand through green alpine meadows towards the Schlern massif in the Dolomites
Elopements & destination weddings · South Tyrol, Italy

Your Dolomites wedding photographer.I’ll come to you.

I’m Gabriel, a wedding and elopement photographer from South Tyrol, Italy. You say “I do” in the Dolomites, I drive to your spot – with local knowledge, an eye for the light, and a plan B for the weather.

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Why me

A local who knows the light.

01

I know every viewpoint

I live in South Tyrol and have been photographing in the mountains for over ten years. I know where the sun lands at 6 a.m., which paths are open, and what we do when the clouds roll in.

02

Nothing for you to coordinate

You’re travelling from far away, so I take care of timing, walking routes, and the weather plan. You arrive and get married – everything else runs quietly in the background.

03

Real mountain moments

Terrace ceremonies high above the valley, veils in the meadows below the Schlern, arrivals by horse-drawn carriage. Everything in the gallery below is a real wedding.

The places

Where you can say yes.

Bride and groom with a flowing veil in a flower meadow in front of the Schlern
Schlern & Seiser AlmWide alpine meadows beneath South Tyrol’s most famous peak.
 Black and white photo of a couple embracing on a ridge at Passo Sella
Passo SellaVows on the ridge line.
 Terrace wedding ceremony with flower arches and rock walls in the Val Badia, Dolomites
Val Badia (Gadertal)Terrace ceremonies with flower arches facing the rock walls.
 Couple seen from behind looking over the Dolomite peaks in soft focus
High pastures at golden hourStillness above the tree line.
 Bride with two black horses and a carriage in a misty pine forest
Arrival by carriageHorses, pines, mountain mist.
 Couple surrounded by guests holding phone lights at night
After darkA sea of lights for the first dance.
Dolomites locations

Dolomites wedding locations – and how I plan them.

Seiser Alm & Schlern

Europe’s largest high-alpine meadow beneath the iconic Schlern: lush green in June, golden light in September. Car access is often restricted during the day, so I plan the timing and transport with you.

Val Gardena (Gröden)

Ortisei, Santa Cristina and Selva beneath the Sella and Langkofel groups. Cable cars, mountain huts with panoramic terraces and short routes to sunrise viewpoints.

Val Badia (Gadertal) & Alta Badia

A Ladin valley of quiet villages, mountain huts and rock walls. I’ve photographed terrace ceremonies here – sheltered, intimate and framed by the cliffs.

Passo Sella & Sella group

At 2,244 m: vows on the ridge line between the Sella and Langkofel massifs. I’ve photographed a hut ceremony up here.

Lago di Braies & Pustertal

The emerald lake in the Pragser Dolomites is spectacular but busy in summer, so sunrise or shoulder season works best. Access is sometimes limited, which I factor into the plan.

Cortina & Tre Cime

Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (up to 2,999 m) deliver the postcard Dolomites. From Naturns it’s about three hours by car, so we plan a full day.

I come to you

Your spot. My car.

I live in Naturns, in the west of South Tyrol. Most Dolomites locations are 1.5 to 3 hours away – and I drive to you, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Tell me where you want to get married and I’ll plan the route, the timing and the light.

Beyond the DolomitesLake Garda, Tuscany or somewhere further? Write to me – I love to travel.

Schematic. Drive times from Naturns are approximate.

1 H2 H3 HSeiser Alm & Schlern~1 h 30Val Gardena~1 h 35Val di Funes~1 h 45Passo Sella~2 h 05Alta Badia~2 h 20Pragser Wildsee~2 h 50Cortina~3 hTre Cime~3 hNaturns
  • Seiser Alm & Schlern~1 h 30
  • Val Gardena~1 h 35
  • Val di Funes~1 h 45
  • Passo Sella~2 h 05
  • Alta Badia~2 h 20
  • Pragser Wildsee~2 h 50
  • Cortina~3 h
  • Tre Cime~3 h
Best time

The best time to get married in the Dolomites.

Late May – June

Fresh green

Flowering meadows, snow still on the peaks. Some high-altitude lifts and huts only open during June.

July – August

Peak season

Warm, long days and everything open – but also the busiest weeks. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, so mornings and early evenings work best.

September – early October

Golden light

Often stable weather, warm golden light and fewer crowds. Great for elopements.

Late October – March

Golden larches & snow

Larches turn gold in autumn, and from December snow transforms the valleys. Fewer lifts and huts are open, so we choose easy-to-reach spots.

Typical conditions – they vary by altitude and year. I’m happy to advise on your date.

Gabriel Höllrigl, wedding photographer and filmmaker from South Tyrol, with his cinema camera
Your photographer

Hi, I’m Gabriel – your Dolomites wedding photographer.

I’m a wedding photographer and filmmaker based in Naturns, South Tyrol, Italy. For more than ten years I’ve documented over 100 weddings, from intimate elopements to full-day celebrations, and I shoot every one myself.

International couples choose me because I’m a local: I know the Dolomites’ light, trails and weather, I’m a licensed drone pilot (ENAC, valid in Italy and the EU), and I work in English, German and Italian.

10+ years100+ weddings5.0★ · 103 reviewsPhoto & film
How it works

From first message to your photos.

1

You write to me

Date, place or hotel, and a few lines about your dream. I reply within 24 hours.

2

We plan your day

In a call we settle location, light and flow. You get a personal offer tailored to your day.

3

I’m there when it counts

I come to your spot, stay calm and unobtrusive – and you get pictures that feel like you.

5.0Google ★★★★★
103Reviews
100+Weddings
10+Years of experience
Portfolio

Real days. Real mountains.

Couple with veil in a meadow in front of the Schlern Bride and groom embracing on a terrace with misty Dolomite peaks behind them Wedding ceremony on a mountain terrace with flower arches Bride with black horses and a carriage Couple walking through grass towards the Schlern Wedding rings on a bouquet with blue thistles Black and white photo of a couple on a Dolomite ridge Couple looking over the Dolomites in soft focus Black and white terrace ceremony with flower arches in the mountains Bride and groom at the altar with Dolomite rock faces behind Couple at night surrounded by guests holding lights Guests applauding a wedding ceremony on a mountain terrace
Kind words

What couples say.

★★★★★

Gabriel was amazing! He drove an hour and a half to take our engagement photos and was fantastic to work with. The photos were incredible and Gabriel was very responsi…

Faisal Al Qadi · Jul 2026See on Google ↗
★★★★★

Gabriel hat unsere freie Trauung auf der Salei-Hütte am Passo Sella begleitet – wir könnten uns keinen besseren Fotografen wünschen.

Agnes & Markus · Jul 2025See on Google ↗
★★★★★

Gabriel war einfach großartig. Super sympathisch, locker und dabei absolut professionell. Die Stimmung war den ganzen Tag entspannt und herzlich.

Sophia UrthalerSee on Google ↗
FAQ

Good to know.

Will you really travel to our location in the Dolomites?
Yes. I live in Naturns and drive to your location in the Dolomites. Most places are 1.5 to 3 hours away. Tell me where you’re getting married and I’ll plan the travel and timing.
Do you photograph elopements and small weddings?
Yes – from a two-person elopement to an intimate celebration to a full-day wedding with guests. In the form you pick what fits best.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Mountains have moods of their own – and that’s often when the most dramatic pictures happen. We plan a plan B for light and location ahead of time and decide together on the day.
Can we shoot at sunrise?
Gladly. Sunrise and evening light are the most beautiful times in the mountains. We’ll set the time together to suit the place and season.
Do we need paperwork for the ceremony?
Many international couples hold a symbolic ceremony in the Dolomites and handle the official part at home beforehand. I’m a photographer and don’t give legal advice – if you need one, I’m happy to recommend celebrants and planners.
How do we get to the mountain locations?
It depends on the spot. Some are easy by car or cable car, others need a short hike. During planning I’ll tell you exactly what to expect.
Which languages do you work in?
English, German and Italian. Write to me in whichever language you feel most comfortable.
What is the best time of year for a Dolomites elopement?
June to September is ideal for meadows, trails and open huts, with especially golden light in September. In October the larches turn gold, and winter brings snow and silence. See the best-time section above for details.
How far in advance should we book?
As soon as you have a date. Popular summer weekends are often booked 12 to 18 months ahead. Weekdays and shoulder season are usually easier. Write to me and I’ll tell you what’s open.
Do you offer elopement packages?
Yes, from a two-person elopement to a full-day celebration. There are no fixed prices online because every day is different. You’ll get a personal offer within 24 hours.
Can you photograph an engagement or couple session in the Dolomites?
Yes. Many couples add a sunrise or golden-hour session around the wedding. Just mention it in your message.
Do you also film weddings?
Yes. With the “Complete Story” package you get photo and film from one hand, including a long film and a short film in 4K. That way only one vendor needs to be coordinated.
Do you photograph weddings outside the Dolomites?
Yes. I regularly work across South Tyrol, Tyrol, Lake Garda and northern Italy, and I travel further on request.
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