Couples photoshoot Heidelberg
Couple photos in Heidelberg and the Rhine-Neckar region
A couples photoshoot in Heidelberg with no stiff poses at all: we walk through the Old Town together, along the Neckar or into the woods, and I photograph the two of you just as you are. Just because, for your anniversary, your engagement or after your wedding.
Your phone photos are usually missing one of you: the one taking the picture. After a photoshoot you’ll finally have pictures of the two of you that show your connection, and memories of the little moments in between: a glance, a laugh, a hand reaching for the other.
Packages from €490 · Frequently asked questions
Couple photography without stiff poses
With me, you don’t have to stand still and smile for the camera. My couple photography is observational, just like at my weddings: you’re busy with each other, and I’m there with you. Every couple is different, and that’s exactly what should come across in the photos.
A walk instead of a pose. We set off, you chat, have fun and stop wherever you like. Now and then I’ll give you a little nudge, such as where you could head next. The best photos happen in between, when nobody’s expecting it.
From a distance, with the light that’s there. I shoot a lot with a telephoto lens, from a few metres away, using daylight, ideally the soft evening light. That way I’m not in your way, and after a few minutes you forget there’s a photographer there. Then the shoot turns into an evening for two, with someone just happening to tag along.
Close, but not cheesy. Love rarely shows itself in grand gestures. More often in a hand on a back or a laugh at a joke only the two of you get. Those are exactly the moments I look for. And when the colour doesn’t add anything, the photo goes black and white.
Occasions for couple photos
Just because or for your anniversary
Couple photos don’t need a special reason. Maybe you’ve been together for years or only for a little while, your anniversary is coming up, or you finally want a beautiful picture of the two of you for the hallway at home. As a gift for your girlfriend, your boyfriend or the two of you, it’s a lovely idea too.
Engagement shoot
Just got engaged? Then now is exactly the right time for couple photos, for your save-the-date cards or wedding invitations, say. If I’m photographing your wedding too, we’ll already know each other on the big day, and you’ll know what it feels like to have me around with the camera.
After-wedding shoot
On the wedding day there’s usually not much time for couple photos; you want to get back to your guests, after all. At an after-wedding shoot you put the dress and suit on again a few days or weeks later and can take all the time you need. That also opens up places that are too far away on the wedding day, like the woods on the Heiligenberg or the banks of the Neckar in the evening light.
Which locations work well for a couples photoshoot in Heidelberg?
Heidelberg makes it easy for couples: the Old Town, the river and the woods are close together, so you can easily fit two locations into one evening. What matters most, though, is that you feel comfortable in the surroundings. If you have a favourite spot, we’ll start there; otherwise we’ll choose the location together.
Old Town. Narrow lanes, sandstone, little squares. From experience: early in the morning and on weekdays it’s still quiet there. If it gets busy, we slip away into the side streets.
Alte Brücke and the banks of the Neckar. The classic, with the bridge gate behind you or the river in the evening light. Down on the riverbank it’s usually much quieter than up on the bridge.
Philosophenweg and Philosophengärtchen. From the hillside opposite you can see the whole Old Town with the castle, and there are walls, steps and little gardens too. A path to stroll up, with benches for a break.
Neckarwiese. Lots of space and the river in front of you, just right for a relaxed shoot with a picnic blanket.
Heiligenberg. For those who prefer a quieter atmosphere: woodland paths with light filtering through the trees and, high above, the ruins of St Michael’s Monastery – ancient walls, far removed from the hustle and bustle.
The castle and its gardens. A photoshoot there needs prior permission from the castle administration and comes with fees (as of October 2026). You can get the castle in the background from the Philosophenweg without applying.
Your photos: online gallery and prints
So that your memories don’t vanish into your downloads folder, you’ll get your photos two to three weeks after the photoshoot in your own gallery here on my website, password-protected and in full size to download. On your phone you can save them straight to your Photos app.
Mark your favourite photos and order them right there as fine art prints, for the frame in your living room, say. View the sample gallery
Hi, I’m Daan
I’m a photographer and web designer in Heidelberg. I take couple photos at every wedding I cover as a wedding photographer, and that’s where the couple photos on this page come from too: Svenja and Felix on their way through the Old Town to the town hall, Svenja and Jannik in front of the chapel at Schloss Neuhaus, Lena and Jairo giving their speech in the Chapel. You’ll find more of my work in my portfolio.
What I love about couple photos: you don’t have to stage love. Two people who know each other well don’t need directing. They have their own gestures and their own way of looking at each other. I just have to make sure I don’t miss the moments.
What I shoot and edit with: hardware and software. And if there are three of you one day: baby photos at home and family photos in Heidelberg.
Prices for couple photos in Heidelberg
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Package S: Snapshot
€490
Up to two hours. For the register office, for families, couples or babies.
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Package M: Reportage, half day
€990
Up to four hours, roughly from the ceremony to afternoon coffee.
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Package L: Reportage, full day
€1,890
Up to eight hours, from getting ready to the dancing.
In every package
- Getting to know each other first, ideally over a coffee in Heidelberg, otherwise on a call
- Every good photo edited individually, 30 to 60 per hour
- Your own password-protected online gallery, with everything downloadable at full size
- Fine art prints straight from the gallery
All prices include VAT; travel costs are added depending on the distance. You’ll get the quote and invoice from the Heidelberg agency stark.marketing ↗, which all my projects run through.
How the photoshoot works
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Enquiry
Write to me about what you’d like: the occasion, a location and a few possible dates.
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Getting to know each other
A short consultation, ideally over a coffee in Heidelberg, otherwise on a call. You tell me about your wishes and ideas and get a feel for whether we get on.
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Quote
You’ll get a quote from stark.marketing, covering the package and travel.
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Location and time
We settle on the location and pick the time to suit the light, usually late afternoon or early evening.
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The shoot
We set off, you have fun together, I take the photos. You don’t need to prepare anything apart from comfortable shoes.
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Your photos
After two to three weeks you’ll get the link to your online gallery, with all the photos edited.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a couples photoshoot in Heidelberg cost?
My rate is €490 including VAT. That covers the ‘Snapshot’ package (Package S) for up to two hours, including an introductory meeting, all edited photos and your online gallery. Travel costs are added depending on the distance.
How long does a couples photoshoot take?
Up to two hours. That’s enough for a walk, a change of location and time to warm up. We stop when you’ve had enough.
How many photos do we get?
Around 30 to 60 finished photos per hour. I take care of the selection: duplicates and blurry shots get thrown out, and all the others get their own individual edit.
When do we get the photos?
Your online gallery, featuring all your images, will be ready in two to three weeks.
What should you wear for a couples photoshoot?
Whatever you like wearing and can move in. Colours that go together without matching, and muted tones rather than big logos. Comfortable shoes for walking; you can bring the nice ones along for the photos. If you like, bring a second outfit.
What’s the best time of day for a couples photoshoot?
The hour before sunset: that’s when the light is soft and warm and comes in low from the side. If you want the Old Town almost to yourselves, early morning is the better choice.
How much does an after-wedding shoot cost?
The same as any other photoshoot with me: €490 for up to two hours, plus travel. You can also enquire about it along with your wedding coverage.
Do we have to pose?
No. At most I’ll give you little nudges about where you could go or where the light is nicer. You do the rest, and that’s exactly what shows in the photos.
We’re not photogenic. Will it still work?
Lots of people think that. Because I photograph from a distance and don’t keep giving you instructions, a relaxed atmosphere develops quickly, and you’re focused on each other instead of the camera.
What happens if the weather’s bad?
Then we’ll reschedule the appointment. But a bit of drizzle under a large umbrella can actually be quite lovely.
Can we choose the location ourselves?
Yes, of course. A place that means something to you tells your story best, like the corner where you first met. Beyond Heidelberg, I photograph throughout the Rhine-Neckar region.
Can our dog come along?
Of course, your dog’s part of the family.
Do we get the unedited photos as well?
No. You get all the finished photos in full size, but I don’t hand over the raw files (RAW).
Will you show our photos on your website?
Only if you explicitly agree, and that goes for Instagram too.
Fancy a couples photoshoot?
Send me an email: what you’d like, where you’d love to be photographed and when suits you.
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