Austria Adventure wedding & elopement photography

Are you ready to forget everything you've been taught about weddings?

And tell tradition to
take a hike?

Pssst, guess what? Your bucket list and I had a chat. We decided getting married doesn't mean you have to throw a huge, stressful & expensive party for 100+ people you only kind of like.

Your wedding can and should be intimate and adventurous, with or without family. Let's throw up that middle (ring finger) to the status quo...

hello, freedom

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Can we burn THE WEDDING RULE BOOK already?

because You 110% deserve to choose your own adventure

A wedding that fits your unique style and vision - be UNAPOLOGETICALLY YOU

A supportive space with Zero judgement on who & how you love

To Invite family only if you want - NO STRESS, NO DRAMA

To Indulge in a "just us" wedding celebration that keeps the focus on you

To Stay true to your values - inclusivity, privacy, minimalism, adventure

To Connect with your partner, the outdoors, and an immersive travel experience

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CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE

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Alps adventure elopements allow you to flip the script

Ditch BS expectations.
Throw out stale traditions.
Make your elopement you-nique.

Are you ready to break some rules and make your own?

Because I believe your wedding is a blank canvas.

Let's paint it full of vibrant sunrises, mountaintop champagne toasts and lusty destination chasin'!

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5 steps to the best day ever

How does it work?

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Book your free video consultation
Reserve your date with a contract & €1,500 retainer
Get your free 80+ page planning guide, location guides & 1:1 consultations
Finalize travel, vendors & timelines
Get married AF

Client reviews & testimonials

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Still not convinced? Check out what couples just like you have to say about it

"I was stunned when I saw the sneak peek photos! We had a sunrise shoot and Mariah was already waiting for us before 5:30 AM! Talk about dedication and professionalism! My husband and I were nervous about getting our picture taken. Mariah walked us through her vision and just told us to talk to each other about our favorite moments, it made us less tense and Mariah was able to capture the real us. Mariah has an amazing personality, easy-going but focused which I truly appreciated. 100% would do it again! We had a lot of fun! You can tell the passion and dedication that Mariah has for her work and it translates through her photos. My pictures are BEAUTIFUL and I can't wait to frame, literally most of them. Thank you so much again, Mariah!"

- Anthia

"My wife and I have done quite a few photoshoots now, but the experience with Mariah was really special! In a breathtaking location, she immediately had a precise idea of ​​how the photos should be and was able to communicate and implement it very well. We had a lot of fun and were also able to implement our own ideas, whereby Mariah's open and super likeable manner makes it easy to forget that you are actually in front of a camera. We are both super happy with the photos. So if you're still looking for someone to take pictures of the most beautiful day of your life, then you've come to the right place :)"

- Flo

"We had an absolute blast with Mariah - both times we shot with her! We really adore the pictures we received in the end. Mariah really put us at ease while we were with her and we were able to get some natural and sweet photos - we especially appreciate the piccies of us being our ridiculous selves. We were having loads of fun bouncing ideas off of each other and it really shows in the photos we received. Couldn't recommend Mariah more highly for anyone who is looking for something a little more personal and not stiff traditional portraits. Thanks for the fun time and the great product Mate!"

- Chelsea

"Our wedding photos are truly incredible, Mariah made our whole day a dream come true. We had no idea where to start just a rough idea of what we wanted. Mariah was patient with us and helped us plan a wonderful day. The day was relaxed and she had everything we needed from extra scarves to moisturiser to a little mirror for touch ups. Thank you so much for a once in a lifetime experience. We love all of our photos. Mariah you are amazing at what you do and we can’t thank you enough ♥️ S&M"

- Miranda

"Our photoshoot with Mariah was better than I could have imagined! We didn't have a place in mind, but when she recommended Slovenia, we were sold on its beautiful mountainous scenery! She is such a wonderful person and makes the entire process flawless from the planning and details of the trip to the day of the photoshoot. Mariah makes the photoshoot fun and pain free, cause the hike to get to some of these beautiful remote locations may not be, but it wouldn't be a true adventure elopement without that! We are glad we found a photographer that we will use again!"

- Samantha

"Mariah really made me feel at ease at both of our couple shoots. I've never been to a photoshoot before and didn't really like the idea of posing for a camera for a few hours. But our "shoot" never felt like modelling at all. Instead the focus was so much more on having a great time together and enjoying the day. It always felt very comfortable with Mariah and super effortless. It was so much fun that we had our second pictures taken just a month ago. Both times we got amazing pictures and great memories :) Thanks a lot Mariah!. Will definitely do it again."

- David

"Mariah was fantastic to work with! From the stunning location, to her attention to detail with my bouquet , not to mention her Jedi photography skills. Thomas and I had never had professional photos taken so we were not certain what to expect. Mariah is super personable, which made us both feel comfortable about being in front of the camera for the first time. We can’t say enough about how professional Mariah was and how stunning her quality of work is. We were blown away with our final photographs which we will treasure forever."

- Heather

"No words can describe how amazing Mariah is and her work! My fiancé and I have never had a professional shoot done before but we had a surprise proposal and Mariah made the whole experience so comfortable and fun! We shot at the Dolomites and Mariah captured us and the scene so perfectly. She took the time to actually explore the area before the shoot so she could advise on best shots to take. This made the entire process much smoother. Would highly recommend 💕 thank you so much Mariah, we can’t wait to see the other pictures you have taken."

- Nikita

"Mariah is super personable and will actually get you to enjoy having your picture taken after the experience with her! As a guy, im not a fan of having my picture taken at all BUT through the trials and triumphs that came with our photoshoot, Im super happy with the way the photos turned out! IF only everyone knew what it took to get those photos lol! It also really helps that she speaks English and German! Looking forward to potentially working with Mariah again!"

- Tyler

"A thousand thanks to Mariah for an incredible experience from start to finish. As a guy who has little experience with photo shoots, I wasn't sure how comfortable I would be or what to expect - but Mariah made it fun! The energy from Mariah created an environment that allowed us to feel natural in front of the camera (which is easier said than done!). It was incredible to see the end-result once we received our photos. Mariah was able to capture candid moments alongside breathtaking nature. I couldn't more highly recommend taking advantage of the experience Mariah has to offer as we were left with memories that will last a lifetime!"

- Anthony

"Mariah did an AMAZING job. She was incredibly helpful and kind. Our photoshoot was in Slovenia, which was a 9 hour drive. She gave us all the information for our campsite and local recommendations. We met up and spent the day hiking to the top of a mountain for a beautiful view. Her work is one of a kind and she’s such an outgoing person, there’s no way you wouldn’t get along with her. We will definitely book another shoot!"

- AMBER

"Mariah is a talented and passionate photographer whose work memorializes the lives of her clients. Her use of the outdoors to create authentic and engaging emotions is awe inspiring. As a fellow photographer, I am amazed at her authenticity, passion and talent. Her unapologetic authenticity is both inspiring and motivating. You will enjoy your experience with Mariah!!"

- mO

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CLIENT REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

"I was stunned when I saw the sneak peek photos! We had a sunrise shoot and Mariah was already waiting for us before 5:30 AM! Talk about dedication and professionalism! My husband and I were nervous about getting our picture taken. Mariah walked us through her vision and just told us to talk to each other about our favorite moments, it made us less tense and Mariah was able to capture the real us. Mariah has an amazing personality, easy-going but focused which I truly appreciated. 100% would do it again! We had a lot of fun! You can tell the passion and dedication that Mariah has for her work and it translates through her photos. My pictures are BEAUTIFUL and I can't wait to frame, literally most of them. Thank you so much again, Mariah!"

- Anthia

"My wife and I have done quite a few photoshoots now, but the experience with Mariah was really special! In a breathtaking location, she immediately had a precise idea of ​​how the photos should be and was able to communicate and implement it very well. We had a lot of fun and were also able to implement our own ideas, whereby Mariah's open and super likeable manner makes it easy to forget that you are actually in front of a camera. We are both super happy with the photos. So if you're still looking for someone to take pictures of the most beautiful day of your life, then you've come to the right place :)"

- fLO

"We had an absolute blast with Mariah - both times we shot with her! We really adore the pictures we received in the end. Mariah really put us at ease while we were with her and we were able to get some natural and sweet photos - we especially appreciate the piccies of us being our ridiculous selves. We were having loads of fun bouncing ideas off of each other and it really shows in the photos we received. Couldn't recommend Mariah more highly for anyone who is looking for something a little more personal and not stiff traditional portraits. Thanks for the fun time and the great product Mate!"

- Chelsea

"Our wedding photos are truly incredible, Mariah made our whole day a dream come true. We had no idea where to start just a rough idea of what we wanted. Mariah was patient with us and helped us plan a wonderful day. The day was relaxed and she had everything we needed from extra scarves to moisturiser to a little mirror for touch ups. Thank you so much for a once in a lifetime experience. We love all of our photos. Mariah you are amazing at what you do and we can’t thank you enough ♥️"

- Miranda

"Our photoshoot with Mariah was better than I could have imagined! We didn't have a place in mind, but when she recommended Slovenia, we were sold on its beautiful mountainous scenery! She is such a wonderful person and makes the entire process flawless from the planning and details of the trip to the day of the photoshoot. Mariah makes the photoshoot fun and pain free, cause the hike to get to some of these beautiful remote locations may not be, but it wouldn't be a true adventure elopement without that! We are glad we found a photographer that we will use again!"

- Samantha

"Mariah really made me feel at ease at both of our couple shoots. I've never been to a photoshoot before and didn't really like the idea of posing for a camera for a few hours. But our "shoot" never felt like modelling at all. Instead the focus was so much more on having a great time together and enjoying the day. It always felt very comfortable with Mariah and super effortless. It was so much fun that we had our second pictures taken just a month ago. Both times we got amazing pictures and great memories :) Thanks a lot Mariah!. Will definitely do it again."

- David

"Mariah was fantastic to work with! From the stunning location, to her attention to detail with my bouquet , not to mention her Jedi photography skills. Thomas and I had never had professional photos taken so we were not certain what to expect. Mariah is super personable, which made us both feel comfortable about being in front of the camera for the first time. We can’t say enough about how professional Mariah was and how stunning her quality of work is. We were blown away with our final photographs which we will treasure forever."

- heather

"No words can describe how amazing Mariah is and her work! My fiancé and I have never had a professional shoot done before but we had a surprise proposal and Mariah made the whole experience so comfortable and fun! We shot at the Dolomites and Mariah captured us and the scene so perfectly. She took the time to actually explore the area before the shoot so she could advise on best shots to take. This made the entire process much smoother. Would highly recommend 💕 thank you so much Mariah, we can’t wait to see the other pictures you have taken."

- Nikita

"Mariah is super personable and will actually get you to enjoy having your picture taken after the experience with her! As a guy, im not a fan of having my picture taken at all BUT through the trials and triumphs that came with our photoshoot, Im super happy with the way the photos turned out! IF only everyone knew what it took to get those photos lol! It also really helps that she speaks English and German! Looking forward to potentially working with Mariah again!"

- Tyler

"A thousand thanks to Mariah for an incredible experience from start to finish. As a guy who has little experience with photo shoots, I wasn't sure how comfortable I would be or what to expect - but Mariah made it fun! The energy from Mariah created an environment that allowed us to feel natural in front of the camera (which is easier said than done!). It was incredible to see the end-result once we received our photos. Mariah was able to capture candid moments alongside breathtaking nature. I couldn't more highly recommend taking advantage of the experience Mariah has to offer as we were left with memories that will last a lifetime!"

- Anthony

"Mariah did an AMAZING job. She was incredibly helpful and kind. Our photoshoot was in Slovenia, which was a 9 hour drive. She gave us all the information for our campsite and local recommendations. We met up and spent the day hiking to the top of a mountain for a beautiful view. Her work is one of a kind and she’s such an outgoing person, there’s no way you wouldn’t get along with her. We will definitely book another shoot!"

- Amber

"Mariah is a talented and passionate photographer whose work memorializes the lives of her clients. Her use of the outdoors to create authentic and engaging emotions is awe inspiring. As a fellow photographer, I am amazed at her authenticity, passion and talent. Her unapologetic authenticity is both inspiring and motivating. You will enjoy your experience with Mariah!!"

- Mo

Hi, I'm          

Mariah

and I call BS on big weddings...

Mariah Arianna | She/her 

I help you define a better way to get married

because the times...they are changing

I exist to challenge the status quo & create fun

Let's skip the small talk - you're eloping for a reason. Maybe it's to save money, or have an adventure, but I'm willing to bet it's even deeper than that...

Let me name the elephant in the room: I didn't ever think marriage was for me. I come from divorced parents. I have zero contact with my relatives. What does a wedding even look like for someone like me?

Whatever I want it to, in the end. So when I stopped shooting traditional weddings and starting serving couples who have deep, value based reasons for eloping (just like me), I saw how marriage has a fingerprint. It's as unique as each couple. YOU define what marriage means to you...AND how you celebrate it.


What itch do you need scratched?

Your biggest questions and highest planning hurdles: answered

hello, freedom

every incredible story starts somewhere

REAL + PASSION
RAW + UNSCRIPTED > POSED
EXPERIENCES > THINGS
MINIMALISM > FLUFF
TIME - LESS
100% ADVENTURE
0 WORRIES

you do
the math

good vibes & high fives,
 we're gonna have a hell of a good time