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the importance of

Breaking the ice

Getting to know each other is key. Feeling at ease with each other not only makes the entire wedding photo experience more enjoyable, but also leads to more authentic photos. 

I can’t wait to find out all about you! Meanwhile, here’s a bit about me:

Six years have passed since I shot my first wedding. It was a lucky coincidence that got me into it – and funny enough, I was initially resistant because I thought wedding photos are all kitschy!

During covid, I offered Tinder photo shoots and Pro7 Galileo featured me in a TV show on social dating. In 2021, I also took wedding pictures in the TV show Guido’s Wedding Race for VOX (yes, Guido from Shopping Queen!).

My current top obsession, aside from photography, is creating pottery. I have a pottery wheel at home and I do this purely for personal pleasure, no business ventures in sight (despite what some may ask).

Another one of my favorite activities is redoing the interior of our apartment. Apparently I need aesthetic surroundings and regular changes to stimulate my restless creative mind.

There can never be enough framed prints or houseplants. Meet me at the next plant pop-up store!

I grew up in Germany, my husband Artem is from St. Petersburg, Russia. Most of the time, we speak in English with each other, but we also use German. Additionally, I’ve been studying Russian, with moderate success.

We got married in July 2023 at Munich’s Standesamt Mandlstraße and celebrated in our own unconventional way. Scroll down for a glimpse of our wedding day!

A portrait of Munich wedding photographer Stories by Toni at an outdoor studio set
A black and white portrait of Munich wedding photographer Stories by Toni

about me

What makes my heart beat

Getting to know each other is key. Feeling at ease with each other not only makes the entire experience more enjoyable but also leads to more authentic photos. I can’t wait to find out all about you! Meanwhile, here’s a bit about me:

  • 6 years have passed since I shot my first wedding. It was a lucky coincidence that got me into it – and funny enough, I was initially resistant because I thought wedding photos are all kitschy!
  • I used to offer Tinder photo shoots and Pro7 Galileo featured me with this in a TV show on dating. I also took wedding pictures in the TV show Guido’s Wedding Race for VOX (yes, Guido of Shopping Queen).
  • I enjoy doing all kinds of creative projects. Currently, my biggest passion aside from photography is making pottery. I have a pottery wheel at home and I do this purely for personal pleasure, no business ventures in sight 😉 (despite what some may ask).
  • Redoing the interior of our apartment is another one of my on-going activities – apparently I need aesthetic surroundings and regular changes to stimulate my restless creative mind. There are never enough framed prints or houseplants!
  • I’m from Germany, my husband Artem grew up in St. Petersburg, Russia. Most of the times we speak in English with each other, but also in German. I have been studying Russian, too, with moderate success.
  • We got married in July 2023 at Standesamt Mandlstraße and celebrated in our own unconventional way. Feel free to take a look at some pictures below!
A portrait of Munich wedding photographer Stories by Toni at an outdoor studio set
A black and white portrait of Munich wedding photographer Stories by Toni

Our civil Wedding

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Photos by my amazing colleague Lisa König Weddings

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Testimonials

What couples say about me

Giulia & Sebastian
"The photos really capture the emotions we felt on the day"We booked Toni for our civil wedding. We met before the wedding and got to know each other personally, so we realized that we were on the same wavelength and that working with her would be uncomplicated and professional. We were not disappointed - despite changes in plans and really heavy rain, she took wonderful, atmospheric photos. We felt very comfortable with her, which resulted in very spontaneous and candid photos that really capture the emotions we felt on the day.
Rainy civil wedding in Munich by photographer Stories by Toni
Sarah & Arthur
"Toni took totally natural and candid photos"Toni is super nice, was very interested in getting to know us better as a couple and is a totally talented and dedicated wedding photographer. On the wedding day, she integrated seamlessly into the wedding party and we didn't even notice her most of the time, although she sometimes seems to have sneaked really close to us. She took totally natural and candid photos, captured the most beautiful moments of the day for us in wonderful images and we are just infinitely happy with the photos. Every time we look at them, we relive that wonderful day!
Magic mountain wedding in Austria by photographer Stories by Toni
Regina & Benjamin
"Toni, you must never do anything else"WhatsApp messages by Regina: I am totally flashed!!! I never expected we would look that good in photos! How awesome!!! Each photo!!! Just incredible ♥ Thank you!!! I love them!!! Omg I can't believe it. You are so talented! Toni, you must never do anything else!! I'm blown away. Will look at them all night long.
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About My Storytelling style

What I seek in wedding photography

It’s important that our aesthetic and storytelling preferences match. Only if they do, I can deliver what you want. Here’s what I like – let’s see if we match!

For me, wedding photos should be more than just a documentation of what happened. I want them to capture the energy of the people and places at your wedding. I want them to capture the big, beautiful moments, but also the small, humorous ones happening in the background. I want them to convey the ambience of your wedding location both from far away and in the details.

I want to capture cinematic, but candid moments, with you looking like you’re in a movie playing yourself. Which you kind of have been doing all your life, it’s just that you needed somebody behind the camera. I’ll be directing when needed, but most of the time, I’m in the background letting things unfold naturally. I will give you the freedom to do all the things you usually do, including the slightly weird stuff. Especially that.

I also want your wedding story to include editorial style photos that are elegant and a little edgy. Think of Vogue cover pictures or the Antibride magazine – full of style and with a distinct attitude. If all this speaks to you – you know where to find me. Let’s make your photos as exciting as your wedding.

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