Alps Adventure Sessions and Pricing
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hand-crafted for
couples who love the outdoors
Your Alps Adventure Session
Jaw-dropping mountains, picturesque lakes, glaciers, scenic drives, sprawling wildflower meadows…need I say more? The alps are one of those places I just can't get enough of when it comes to epic destinations. I feel lucky to call the German Alps home and the Swiss, Austrian, and Italian Alps my backyard. I know this place like the back of my hand and I use that expertise to help adventure-seeking couples like you experience the magic of exploring Europe.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s make this session happen!
My passion: capturing love in awe-inspiring places
Meet Your Alps Photographer
As an American photographer based in the German Alps, I jumped into the elopement space not long after planning my own wedding a few years back. When my husband, Scott, and I got married, we took the traditional route because no one gave us another alternative. We didn’t know outdoorsy introverts like us could have the day of our dreams. We didn’t know we could ditch the crowds and spend a day connecting with the things we love most: each other and the mountains. As our adventures have taken us from the Arctic to the Alps, I’ve found more and more couples like Scott and I. Couples who wanted an ‘’off the beaten path’’ experience in the outdoors that would leave them feeling fulfilled and empowered. Whether it's your wedding day, or you want to celebrate ''just because'', I've got you.
we love working as a team too!
Want to hire both of us?
There's nothing we love more than photographing couples and adventuring together. Two photographers means double the fun + more memories captured. Let us know if you'd like to book us together for an additional €500.
*Scott has limited availability and can generally only photograph weekend weddings
in germany.
''Would definitely recommend you book her, you'll cherish these pictures forever!''
Kind Words
I don't even know where to start, the photo session with Christine from Made in the Mountains was a great experience and we are absolutely in love with the results. She put a lot of effort into the session beforehand, we talked through every detail, the outfits, the locations, and when the weather forecast was bad for the location we chose at the date of the session, Christine checked every webcam traceable to find a spot that might still look nice in pictures - and we found it! We had an amazing morning up on a mountain, the pictures turned out gorgeous, which is due to Christine's talent and the fact that she made us feel like we were spending time with friends rather than just doing a job. You can totally feel she loves what she does and her heart beats for the mountains, which is why she knows the perfect locations. Would definitely recommend you book her, you'll cherish these pictures forever!
-Isabelle & Sönke
Adventure Session Logistics
I Help Every Couple With
When you choose the Made in the Mountains Experience, you get so much more beyond the photo coverage! You can learn more below about what services *all* of my couples receive.
Location Scouting Assistance
Activity Suggestions
Session Timeline Creation
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These aren't your standard elopement packages
Think of the best day you’ve ever had. What made it the best? My guess is, it wasn’t rushed, and it included making memories you wouldn’t trade for anything. That’s the kind of elopement experience you can have with me. Stress-free, and full of the things that matter most.
The best day (s) of your life needs more than a couple hours, which is why I offer full-coverage elopement packages.
That’s why I help every couple craft an epic, stress-free elopement, ranging from half-day to multi-day experiences. Each package is designed to allow room for spontaneity, fun, and relaxation by ditching the traditional ‘’minute-by-minute’’ plan. Instead, you get an experience filled with as much (or as little) as you need to create the perfect adventure.
Your one-of-a-kind adventure deserves more than a one-size fits all package.
What can you do during a half-day, full-day (or longer!) elopement?
You'll notice my packages are ''up to 'x' hours coverage''. After working with countless couples in the outdoors, I've found the best experiences are often flexible. That means, if you think you'll only need four hours, you'll still fall under my half-day package, so you don't feel any pressure to cut the adventure short when you're having the time of your life. Maybe you're tackling a long trail or moving between a few different locations during a full-day elopement - you've got all the time you need to rest, soak up the views, and maybe even stop at a hut or two for fresh cheese or a cold drink.
Here's some unique inspiration to help spark your imagination for what to do during your elopement.
Example Elopement Timelines
Full-Day Elopement
12 Hours
11:30 am Enjoy a relaxing brunch and hot-tubbing at your chalet
1:00 pm Drive to the designated trailhead
2:00 pm Hike 3 miles up to your elopement location
4:30 pm Get ready and exchange a “first look”
6:00 pm Enjoy a charcuterie-board style dinner setup and relax
7:30 pm Exchange vows and enjoy a champagne toast
8:00 pm Golden Hour Portraits
9:00 pm First Dance
9:30 pm Stargazing and hiking back down to the trailhead
11:30 pm Arrive back at the parking lot. Photo coverage wraps up.
Half-Day Elopement
8 Hours
10:00 am Meet at your cozy, Airbnb for getting ready photos
11:00 am Drive to a nearby lake for a “first-look” and exploring
1:00 pm Cable-car up a nearby mountain
1:30 pm Hike 1 mile to a secluded spot for a mountain-top picnic
3:00 pm Pack-up and walk to the chosen ceremony spot
3:30 pm Exchange vows and enjoy a champagne toast
4:00 pm Couples Portraits
5:00 pm Hike back to the cable car and ride down the mountain.
6:00 pm Arrive at the parking lot. Photo coverage wraps up.
Overnighter Elopement
up to 12 hours between two days
Fun activities you can incorporate into an overnighter elopement package...
➡ Hike a traditional, alps hut-to-hut trail and catch a secluded sunset and sunrise in the mountains
➡ Stay in a mountain hotel located at 3,000 meters, stargaze, relax in a hot tub overlooking a glacier, and exchange vows at sunrise the next morning
➡ Spend one day going paragliding, taking a helicopter tour, going on a guided via ferrata, etc. and enjoy the next morning exploring a quaint mountain town, enjoying a cozy bakery breakfast, and taking portraits.
Full-Day Elopement
Up to 12 hours
Fun activities you can incorporate into an all-day elopement package...
➡ Take a cable car in the morning and picnic on a mountain. In the evening, explore an alpine lake and relax by the shoreside.
➡ Start out your day with a relaxing morning making breakfast together and swimming in your hotel's infinity pool. Afterward, embark on a hike or helicopter tour, before coming back for a privately catered dinner.
➡ Get married in private at sunrise with your partner by exchanging vows and afterward meet with friends + family for a celebratory lunch and ceremony.
Half-Day Elopement
up to 8 Hours
Fun activities you can incorporate into a half-day elopement package...
➡ Get ready together before being whisked up a cable car to a panoramic location for a ceremony and picnic.
➡ Visit a lake and spend the morning or late afternoon relaxing on the water before or after your ceremony.
➡ Hike to an easily-accessible location atop a mountain pass
custom-designed
Alps Session Packages
for all your adventure needs
The Petite Explorer
Package
Want to have a surprise proposal captured, celebrate a recent engagement, or commemorate an anniversary? Or maybe you want photos with your partner ''just because'' in a beautiful mountain location. Whatever the reason, I'm here to capture you having the time of your life.
My petite adventure package is perfect for easy-access drive up locations. Looking for epic, high-alpine views and more? Don't miss my ''Adventurer Package'' below!
Includes:
Up to 2 Hours with me exploring and being photographed
An online photo gallery of your images
THE COMPLETE MADE IN THE MOUNTAINS EXPERIENCE (LOCATION SCOUTING, activity SUGGESTIONS, ETC.)
PHOTOGRAPHER TRAVEL FEES INCLUDED ANYWHERE IN THE GERMAN, SWISS, AUSTRIAN, AND ITALIAN ALPS/DOLOMITES.
Investment:
€700
19% VAT included
Adventure sessions must align with my elopement travel schedule if taking place 100 km outside of memmingen, germany.
The Adventurer
Session
Includes:
Up to 4 Hours with me exploring and being photographed
Planning a pre-wedding or after-wedding session in the alps? Or maybe you just want to go somewhere seriously breathtaking, accessible by cable car or cogwheel train?
My adventurer package is perfect if you want to maximize your location possibilities, have time to relax and connect with your partner, make unforgettable memories, and have it all captured beautifully.
An online photo gallery of your images
THE COMPLETE MADE IN THE MOUNTAINS EXPERIENCE (LOCATION SCOUTING, activity SUGGESTIONS, ETC.)
PHOTOGRAPHER TRAVEL FEES INCLUDED ANYWHERE IN THE GERMAN, SWISS, AUSTRIAN, AND ITALIAN ALPS/DOLOMITES including photographer cable car/cogwheel train ticket up to €50.
€100 print credit
Investment:
€1200
19% VAT included
Adventure sessions must align with my elopement travel schedule if taking place 100 km outside of memmingen, germany.
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Alps Adventure
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Check out my free planning resources here to get tips and inspiration for your elopement while you wait to hear back!
Email me to set up your free, no-strings-attached consultation call if you haven't yet at: contact@madeinthemountainsphoto.com