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On the following pages you'll find many real weddings, wedding stories, photography stuff, tech talk, postÂprocessing, wedding vendors and a lot of stuff from my work and private life as a wedding photographer.
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Styled Shoots: Dream weddings at the touch of a button?
Styled shoots are perfectly staged wedding worlds - with models, ideal light and endless time for the perfect shot. But what is really behind them? Are these pictures a measure of the quality of a we…
Elopement in the stone circle - mystical wedding on the Ring of Beara
Atlantic winds, ancient stone circles in the golden sunlight and a love story as wild and unpredictable as Ireland's west coast. Isabelle and Dragomir ventured their elopement on the Ring of Beara -…
Wedding in Idstein - Lots of Love, Industrial flair and DIY
Mara and Danny had a wedding like no other! Corona had ruined their original plans, but that couldn't stop them. So they had this beautiful, intimate celebration in Idstein - with a free wedding cere…
My 2022 in Weddings
2022 was not a year for slowing down. From Ireland's rugged coast to DIY weddings in Hesse to a snowy wedding in Hessenpark - my wedding year was as intense as it was varied. Wild parties, unforgettable portraits and real stories that life writes. Click in and experience my wedding year 2022!
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Cameras and lenses for wedding photography | Update 2022
Numbers, data, facts - for everyone who wants to know:
Wedding photography with Olympus - a look at almost 390,000 photos from 6 years (mainly wedding photography) reveals which cameras and lenses w…
#bestnine2021 - My 2021 Wedding Season
2021 - another wedding season in times of Corona. Many weddings, but little desire for Instagram. This blog post will show you that there was still a lot to see.
Wedding at Kloster Hornbach
Dream weather in September, Palatinate at its best - that's how the wedding of Carina and Patrick, better known as Carry and Patze, went. A day that was as relaxed and warm as the couple themselves…
A Wedding in Bad Nauheim and Frankfurt
A civil wedding in the Bad Nauheim drinking spa and a wedding celebration in the Dicken Butz in Frankfurt's Ostend
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#bestnine2020 - my 2020 on Instagram
2020, what year you have been... Not! Wedding photography in times of Corona, what was different and why are there no 2020 pics among the BestNine2020 - the images with the most likes on Instagram i…
Elopement in New York
On the road with a wedding in New York - we accompany Sonja and Markus on their elopement in the exciting metropolis. Breathtaking wedding photos in Manhattan, a wedding ceremony in Central Park, a w…
Multitasking is Essential / Wedding Photography Secrets #7
Wedding photographers do a lot at the same time - preliminary talks and coffee, image editing for Netflix, dinner and Instagram. But even when working at weddings, many things happen at the same time…
10 Years of Wedding Photography in Ireland - That's How it Began
It was almost exactly 10 years ago in July 2020 when I had my first after-wedding-session in Ireland - together with an awesome bridal couple from Fr…
An Olympus wedding photographer goes Sony
You will hardly believe what happens then!
Sounds like clickbait? It is. A bit. For those who have little time, the short version follows: The Sony…
Wedding at Saareck Castle in Mettlach
Sophie's and René's wedding at Saareck Castle (Schloss Saareck), the guesthouse of renowned German company Villeroy & Boch's - with wedding photos in…
What does Elopement mean?
If you are concerned with weddings and occasionally roam the internet, you will come across the term "elopement" at some point. Elopement? Do you need that? And what is that anyway?
Getting married in Germany
Weddings in Frankfurt and Beyond
Germany is an awesome wedding destination - for elopements as well as big weddings. Especially the area around Frankfurt offers unlimited possibilities for your wedding: Big city lights in Frankfurt, beautiful spa towns alongside the hills of the Taunus, lovely vinyards and fantastic castles overlooking green valleys. Beautiful wedding venues within minutes from Germany's biggest airport.
Light is all that counts / Wedding Photography Secrets #6
Available light photography sounds easy. Work with what's there. But that doesn't always work. Sometimes it's simply too dark. So how can wedding pho…
Do you actually know Hugo and his travel blog?
Some of you have probably already found out that Hugo is the "Watz" who is mentioned here again and again. But did you also know that Hugo has his ow…
Same Sex Wedding at "Blaues Wasser Frankfurt"
Boys' love in Frankfurt - an awesome same sex wedding in a beach club in Frankfurt, Germany - with loads of wedding photos in the harbour district an…
Perceived Truth about ISO / Wedding Photography Secrets #5
What is it actually about ISO values in wedding photography, why it's all a question of perspective and what really matters #weddingphotographysecrets
Irish Wedding in Connemara
Of a Limerick man who lost his heart to a Galway girl - that's the wedding of Babs and Paul. The West of Ireland is sort of a second home to me. Agai…
Of Wedding Photographers and Squirrels
What do wedding photographers and squirrels have in common? Both need to work hard in the summer to survive the winter. Find out why Saturdays are re…
Wedding at Weidenmuehle Winery
I've been looking forward to the wedding of Rike & Björn for a very long time. These two have done everything to prepare a very chilled wedding - many dear people, a cozy location, a lot of relaxed mood, good atmosphere and a touch of boho. It all starts in Wiesbaden ...
Well, it depends ...
Do you want to start early in the morning? Or do you prefer a ceremony in the afternoon? Are you happy with photos until the first dance? Or do you want photos as long as you are awake?
Maybe your wedding plans are so extraordinary I can't even imagine?
Rainy Day Wedding Photos / Wedding Photography Secrets #4
Your big day and it's raining. Bad luck for your wedding photos. Naaah. Not really. Some raindrops won't kill you. But they make a beautiful backdrop…
Wedding at Villa Rothschild
A wedding at one of the places with the most wonderful views in the whole Frankfurt area - an outdoor wedding ceremony and a great party at a histori…
Whitebalance from Hell / Wedding Photography Secrets #3
Colourful LED light and wedding photography - it makes great atmosphere on the dancefloor, but it will stress you during postproduction. So what shal…
A Fairy Tale Wedding at Hofgut Georgenthal
They wanted a fairy tale wedding. And that's what they got. 'Nuff said. There's a lot of fairy tale in those pictures. Go ahead!
About me
Why am I a wedding photographer? How do I take photos? Who is the Watz anyway? What's up with the unicorn? And what is actually my favorite whiskey? You can find out that and more here ...
Wedding Portraits in less than 20 Minutes? / Wedding Photography Secrets #1
Schedule blown, dinner already waiting and no portraits yet - so what's to do? No problem if you've got a motivated couple and some nice evening ligh…
#bestnine2017 - my 2017 on Instagram
An exciting year is about to end. But before we move on to 2018, let's have a look back on this year's #bestnine on Instagram.
Wedding at Brenners Park-Hotel&Spa, Baden Baden
A free ceremony in the park, an great party und awesome weddingportraits in under 20 minutes - there's nothing better than evening light...
Proposal in Frankfurt and Engagement Photos on the Top of the Maintower
A proposal in Frankfurt and engagement photos on top of the Maintower...
Wedding albums and coffee table books
Have you already met my Wedding Albums?
The finest coffee table books and exclusive wedding albums - classic bookbinding meets the most precious materials: Your wedding photos in unique books and albums, individual layouts and excellent print quality - the perfect place for your memories ...
Classy Wedding at Schlosshotel Kronberg
A wedding documentary at Castle Friedrichshof - alias Schlosshotel Kronberg, a luxury wedding venue in the Rhine-Main area...
A Wedding in Wuerzburg - iconic church and baroque venue
A wedding in the impressive pilgrimage church of Maria Heimsuchung and a celebration in the garden pavilion of the Juliusspital - this wedding in Wue…
Wedding at Gräflicher Park Grand Resort Bad Driburg
Two days of wedding - civil ceremony and wedding warmup, church, wellness and big party. It all starts on a sunny friday afternoon. Civil ceremony at…
Same-Sex wedding at Schlosshotel Kronberg
From Miami-Beach to Kronberg im Taunus - two grooms, groomsmen and three bridesmaids wearing Vera Wang wedding dresses. These are the ingredients for an awesome wedding...
Brautrausch na hÉirean
Wedding Photos in Ireland
Getting married in Ireland. That's big Irish weddings with loads of guests and awesome party or intimate elopements on remote locations - just the bridal couple, a priest and the wonderful Irish landscape. Ireland boasts fantastic opportunities for your wedding and your wedding photos. Wild Atlantic Weddings - that's wedding photos on the Irish coast and all over the country, mountains and the sea,
Wedding at the Romantic Hotel Schloss Rettershof
A free wedding ceremony under trees, canola fields and sunshine. In the middle of the Taunus region, halfway between Königstein and Kelkheim, there i…
Wedding at Burg Schwarzenstein, Rhinegau
One of the most beautiful locations to get married in the Rhinegau area certainly is Burg Schwarzenstein. Also for Julia's and Arndt's wedding this R…
My Wedding Photo of the Year 2015
As a wedding photographer you are often asked if there are wedding photos that are special to you. That's why I chose my personal wedding photo of th…
An Aran Island Elopement
We're in no hurry and spend our time waiting by the fireplace in the bar for the weather to clear up. For the ceremony we move on to the Teampall Chi…
Wedding at Gutshof Wilsickow in the Uckermark
"Uckermark? Where's that?" With that question everything began. And what should I say? It was well worth finding out!
Wedding at the 'Kleine Residenz am Schloss'
Hochheim am Main, Arcadian old-town, vineyards - only minutes away from Wiesbaden, Mainz or Frankfurt, with Opel and airport just around the corner a…
Happy St. Patrick's Day 2015
A great St. Patrick's Day to all of you! 2015 is going to be an exciting year for us at Brautrausch and for all of you thinking about getting married in Ireland...
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Wedding at Völkershausen Manor
When Anna and Alexander told me about their weddings plans, I did not know then that this was going to be one of my biggest and most beautiful weddin…
Wild Wedding at Schlosshotel Kronberg
Castle, mariachis and sparklers for their wedding - everybody should have this! Well, not necessarily. However everything at the wedding of Jul…
Of dreams, budgets and pink unicorns
Your wedding belongs to you! Wedding inspiration is everywhere and ideas and possibilities are endless. Great for us photographers...
Wedding at Trinkkuranlage Bad Nauheim
New Year's resolutions are for beginners only. So let's forget about them and have a look at a wonderful wedding reportage in and around the historic…
Photobag diet | One year of mirrorless wedding photography
One year of weddings with an Olympus OM-D and the insight, that you don't need to carry a big camera for great wedding photos. Find out how all that…
Wedding Bolongaro Palace, Frankfurt-Hoechst
Midday sun simply is evil. And therefore we wedding photographers most of the time are extremely grateful for clouds of any kind. So here comes…
Wedding at Fitz-Ritter's Winery, Bad DĂĽrkheim
No news that it's beautiful on the wine route in Rhineland-Palatinate. But if really everything is great at a wedding, then that's a fair reason to c…
A Three Day Wedding on the Costa del Sol
Since springtime here in Germany still leaves much to desire here's something from the Spanish spring - finally the photos of the wedding of Dany and…
ISPWP Wedding Photography Contest Winter 2012 - Top 20 Ranking
What do wedding photographers do during the supposedly quiet off-season? Long overdue wedding albums, meetings with bridal couples, getting first nor…
Wedding at Villa Rothschild and Kleine Residenz Hochheim
On a perfect day in October, Janet and Robert tied the knot in a free wedding ceremony by Thomas Hoffmann in the rooms of Villa Rothschild in Königst…
Wedding at Burg Schwarzenstein on the River Rhine
Lydia and Stefan had me as their wedding photographer in 2010 - a civil ceremony virtually on my doorstep in Bad Homburg and finally a beautiful free…
Forest Secrets - Wedding Dresses and Strong MakeUp
Before my first weddings this year got on their way, I had the chance for some experiments in March. As a kind of a warm-up for the wedding season...
Two Girls and the PEN - A Mirrorless Photoshoot
A few weeks ago I had the chance for a little photoshoot with Miriam and Lena. Around Frankfurt's 'Batschkapp' music hall there was a lot to discover…
Vintage Wedding at Hofgut Georgenthal
So here they are, lots of pictures from Desiree's and Ilker's wedding at the wonderful Georgenthal Estate right in the middle of the Taunus' hills an…
A Compact Camera Shoot | Work with really light gear
Why always carry big DSLRs? And why not just shoot with a compact camera? Well, let's give it a try!
Wedding in Frankfurt's Botanic Gardens
Since I am currently on holiday in the Allgaeu region - summer break so to speak - here's just a few words about my last wedding. There's no need to…
Wedding in San Francisco, 2004 | My First Time in Wedding Photography
Once upon a time, in April 2004... No, this is not a fairy tale. But a few days ago I was sitting together with some colleagues and we were talking a…
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