Martyna and Michał's wedding in a glamour style

I will remember Martyna and Michał's wedding for a long time, among other things because it fell on my birthday :D It was a beautiful, mega sunny and hot day, just the way I like it the most. We started the photos with Martyna by immortalizing her make-up. The salon was literally a few steps from her family home. So we could dance back and forth without unnecessary rush. There was a real bustle in the house, but to be honest we love such commotion. Then you can feel that the house is alive, positive energy radiates from everyone, despite a little stress. Martyna's friends specially prepared in advance for the group photos. There was everything - from beautiful peonies, to a dressing gown for the bride, and ending with personalized cufflinks for the groom.

There was a lot of emotion in the church during the mass, from tears of joy to laughter when the priest went between the pews and asked about what love means to others, what it means to them. It was quite a surprise for me, because I rarely meet such committed and positive celebrants.

Then it was time for wishes and a hop into the hall. We were greeted by total glam, a beautifully decorated and lit hall and one of the most beautiful sweet tables I have ever photographed (and one of the most delicious, because of course I couldn't resist tasting it). The hall provided great opportunities for photography, because I could take pictures from above, from the mezzanine, from literally every side.

I was very impressed with the team that coordinated the party. Full professionalism, energy and an unconventional approach. I don't think I've ever taken so many great shots of the games, which were abundant at the party. There was something going on all the time. There was group building, a bit of Mexico, a bit of boxing and, along with the cake, sparklers, so it was a total blast.

WHAT I WILL REMEMBER FOREVER:

• The fact that I called Martyna's dad "on first name" because he looked so young that it didn't even occur to me that it was her dad :D, only later, when I realized who it was, I was a bit ashamed

• Mass, which thanks to the priest was different from all others

• Thank you to the parents and grandparents in the form of photo canvases featuring photos from our engagement session

• Mega positive team and operator thanks to whom I had a lot of laughter and pure pleasure at work without any stress

• The fact that the bridesmaid handed me the cake while I was sitting on the steps outside - Paulinka, you are so sweet!

• A wonderful atmosphere full of love, joy and closeness - your guests were TOTALLY GREAT!
  

Wedding: Parafia św. M.M. Kolbego w Płońsku
Reception: Dworek Marzenie - Strachowo/Płońsk
Movie: Kamil z Get Married
Band: Nexus Cover Band
Flowers: “Amelia” - dekoracje ślubne

And now I would like to cordially invite you to watch the reportage from the wedding of Martyna and Michał, whom I affectionately called our M&Ms :D After all, they are M squared!

Aga and Filip's wedding

When I recall Aga and Filip's day, I come to the conclusion that nothing happens by accident in our lives. I remember how a few years ago, I dreamed of a stylized wedding photoshoot. I didn't have such a project in my portfolio and I didn't really know how to go about it. I wrote emails to strangers to present my vision for the session in the hope that someone would be interested in collaborating with me. That's how I met Patrycja - a florist who enchanted me with her work and created a stylized lavender wedding session with us, which later appeared in the Bride magazine, as well as on several wedding blogs.

A few years have passed since then, and we still keep in touch. In the meantime, Patrycja moved to the UK and it was thanks to her that Agnieszka and Filip, who flew straight from London to their wedding, contacted me. Their wedding took place in Warsaw (Agnieszka's hometown), and the reception took place in an absolutely magical place, the Palace in Jabłonna. I have photographed there many times during wedding sessions, and once I also did a fashion session there in the beautiful, palace interiors. However, I have never photographed a real wedding there. This dream came true thanks to these lovely twosome.

From our first online conversation I knew that Aga and Filip were totally my people. We even sent each other photos of our cats in emails (greetings to Kociuś!), from the very beginning we clicked completely and that didn't change throughout our cooperation. Their day was full of joy, energy, sun, a perfect mish-mash of classic and modern. Agnieszka and Filip's preparations took place in the beautiful interior of the Hotel Indigo overlooking Warsaw. I admit that it was one of the most spectacular places for preparations that I had the opportunity to photograph.

Later we moved to the beautiful Church of the Visitationists on Krakowskie Przedmieście, right next to my university, and finally we found ourselves in the Palace in Jabłonna. That day was full of emotions, great fun, beautiful decorations and love that could be felt at every step. The evening was topped off with a fireworks display, sparklers and the best group photos of men with cigars. Totally in the style of Peaky Blinders!

To sum up - during that day I created many photos that occupy a large place in the category of "photos of life". Travel with me to their beautiful day and let yourself be carried away by all the emotions <3

Agnieszka, Filip - thank you for everything!

Ola and Michał's wedding session at the Palace

When you wonder where you can have an outdoor wedding, a few, if not a dozen, cool places come to mind. Some of them are more common, and others are absolutely unique and still shrouded in some mystery. They are not as well-known and popular, which makes them even more attractive.

The romantic neo-Gothic estate you will see today is the Patrykozy Palace. You praise other people's, you don't know your own - that's exactly what you can say about this place. When I first saw it on Instagram, I didn't think I would find so much wealth, amazing objects, rooms with fancy decorations like from a fairy tale and lots of magical nooks there.

The Patrykozy Palace is a piece of history, but also a huge force of human determination. The owner of the property put his whole heart into restoring this place and saving it from oblivion. His hard work has been appreciated. In 2017, the palace was awarded the Minister of Culture and National Heritage prize in the "Well-kept Monument" competition.

You will find there beautiful rooms with rich stucco, huge fireplaces, stylish furniture from the Biedermeier era and beautiful, winding staircases. In addition to the property itself, which takes your breath away at every step, you can also use the equally beautiful English-style park with an atmospheric gazebo. There is seriously a place to go wild with photography.

I went there for the first time for a session with Ola and Michał. My laughing, lovely buddies, whom I met while searching for models for a session with alpacas. I was glad that I finally had the opportunity to see this beautiful palace, but what we saw there exceeded our wildest expectations.

The autumn aura added an incredible atmosphere to everything. I will never forget the feeling when after the session we were walking through these interiors bathed in darkness. I felt like I was in a fairy tale from which I did not want to return to the normal world.

And take a look for yourself!

An Autumn Wedding Full of Red at Szklarnia Grodzisk

Autumn is definitely one of the most magical seasons. I love it for its explosion of colors, the leaves falling from the trees, and the rain—best enjoyed from the couch with a cup of our favorite tea. As it happens, for the past few years, my wedding season has always come to a close in the fall. The last weddings of the season are always unforgettable and special. Last year was no different. I wrapped up my photography marathon with a beautiful wedding story for Paulina and Marcin. They chose the stunning Szklarnia Grodzisk as their wedding venue. Until then, I had only seen it on Instagram, and to be honest, the chance to photograph there had me beyond excited. I counted down the days to this wedding for many reasons.

I met Paulina during my photography studies. Although we didn’t study together, she was my guiding light, always offering invaluable advice. I’m convinced that without her, my journey at UW would have been much more challenging, and for that, I will always be grateful. So when she asked us about our availability for her wedding, I felt it was my duty to return the favor for everything she had done for me. And when I finally met her fiancé, I knew right away—they were meant for each other.

On their wedding day, everything just fell into place—the vibrant red of Paulina’s hair, the room with the most epic chandelier ever, where Marcin was getting ready. His deep burgundy suit made him look absolutely regal. The bookshelf in the living room, filled with fantasy novels, a Deadpool figurine, and a Witcher School medallion 😃—it all made me feel right at home from the very start.

But beyond the material things, there was something even more important—something that can sometimes be hard to notice, yet in their case, it was crystal clear. The way Marcin looked at Paulina. Their beloved dog, calmly watching the preparations unfold. The tender embraces and teary eyes of their loved ones during the blessing. The crisp autumn air, their pure joy when they saw each other in the garden for the first time. Their unfiltered happiness, surrounding us at every moment that day.

It’s truly beautiful when two people love each other so deeply that their love becomes almost tangible. Suddenly, everything feels simpler. They are just there for each other—no pretense, no worrying about what’s appropriate, whether there’s time, space, or the right moment. They embrace life fully, in every second. And that’s the most beautiful thing a person can witness and capture in photographs—preserving it forever.

WHAT I’LL REMEMBER FOREVER:

• Smiles, smiles, and more smiles—throughout the entire day, every single moment.

• That I got to decorate the ring box myself, and everyone was happy with the result—even though I’m no florist or decorator 😆

• Their total chill vibe.

• The mini-session during the reception, which, thanks to their natural ease, turned out to be some of the best shots we’ve ever taken in such a short time.

• The badass squad-style photos of the girls with cigarettes.

• The Bin Laden dance organized by Kacper from Dobry Klimat Music Band.

• I might sound like a foodie, but I have to mention it—THE BEST FOOD EVER.

• That they wanted to take a few final shots by the lights of my car, with everything glistening from the rain.

• The bold red color that appeared throughout the day, sparking my imagination at every turn.

That’s just a little intro about this incredible couple—now, I invite you to dive into their story. Put on some music, soak in the vibe, and enjoy their absolutely unforgettable day!

Wedding: Parafia św. Kazimierza w Pruszkowie
Reception: Szklarnia Grodzisk
Dress: Mona Liza
Suit: Atelier Zabłotny
Band: Dobry Klimat Music Band
Flowers: Cudakwiatki

Greenery style wedding in the magical Oczyszczalnia

I met Paulina and Paweł for the first time in a restaurant to discuss all the details of their wedding and reception. It turned out that we have more in common than we expected, especially our love of board games :)

When Paweł wrote me the first email and I read that their wedding would take place in one of the most magical places on the map of Poland, I couldn't wait to meet them! Not only did I dream of photographing a ceremony in this place, but Paulina and Paweł's wedding was also supposed to feature a lot of greenery-style motifs, which I love.

I did stylized wedding session "Silver Dust", which was published in the polish wedding magazine. Paulina and Paweł looked through my portfolio and this session also did not escape their attention, maybe it even inspired them a little.

Such situations make me extremely happy, because I know that my hard work and long weeks of preparation for the session are not wasted. It's a great feeling when your own projects are remembered by others. I won't deny that it was an incredibly pleasant surprise for me.

The day started slowly, I could take pictures of Paulina and Paweł's preparations, their family and loved ones without stress. I really appreciate the atmosphere of peace, in which I can act without feeling pressured, rushed and have more time for some thoughts in terms of the frame or composition. There was also a moment for a few photos with my beloved dog.

The garden behind the house turned out to be the perfect scenery for their first look (I love this moment!). The wedding ceremony took place in a very bright chapel. I was deeply moved by the fact that their loved ones took such an active part in the Holy Mass. The whole ceremony took place in a very family, friendly atmosphere. At the end I managed to take a souvenir family photo, although it was not easy with so many people :)

The wedding is prevented in the Oczyszczalnia in Teresin. A place that is essential magic, which was previously noticed in photos on the Internet by other photographers. I secretly dreamed that maybe one day I would be able to photograph there originally. Since I appeared on the spot, my delight was endless.

The kitchen arrangement, the tableware, the omnipresent greenery, wonderful decorations, outside fresh, blue photobus, which were created by the amazing Kasia and Grześ. Everything that is unusual, like on the photos which I admired on Pinterest! There were switches, fantastic, blue cakes, cut in the use of a kitten walking next to it, wonderful garlands with lights, delicious food and the best music in the world.

It was a wedding in the true spirit of SLOW. There was no tight schedule of events, no specific time frame for ticking off items from the list. The atmosphere of total ease, happiness and love. To be honest – these are the weddings I love the most. And… I dream of one myself! :)

Without further ado – I invite you to watch the reportage and comment <3

Rustic Wedding Reception

Rustic weddings, wedding receptions in a barn, lights illuminating the outdoor dance floor. This is definitely a theme I adore. Aldona and Maciek took me on a journey to an absolutely magical place, which is Gościniec Wiecha. I still can’t figure out how it’s possible that this amazing location is nowhere to be found in the top ranks of wedding locations. Almost no one knows the place exists and it’s only 30 kms from Warsaw!

The area is huge, over 20 ha! There you’ll find a mill, an old forge, farmhouse and lots of other elements that will surely charm you. 

What do I remember from this wedding? First of all Aldona and Maciek, we liked each other from the very first meeting! Those are our people! They love board games, cats (hi there Czarcik!), they know some cool places in Warsaw with good beer and so on. Apart from the gorgeous couple we loved the intimacy of nature, a random cat walking here and there and slam dancing while fighting to get the bowtie! Add the glamourous entrance of the young couple with the britzka, plus a barbecue, one the best djs ever, a dad who just had to have photos with a cigar a’la James Bond and you know that these are 100% YOUR PEOPLE <3 As if all that wasn’t enough, they made all the  wedding stationery with their own hands, and it just astonished us all. I think that they should considering doing that for living?:D

Take a look at the photos from that magical, rustic wedding of Aldona and Maciek.

Location : Gościniec Wiecha

Church : Parafia św. Bartłomieja Ap. w Rybiu

Aldona’s dress : Justyna Kodym

Make-up: Joanna Rydzyńska Make Up

Hair: Emilia Smyk

Flowers: Amarant

Maciek’s suit : Bytom

Bowtie: LAVARD

Party hosts: Patryk i Łukasz z Art Solutions

How to find a perfect photographer for your wedding?

Planning a wedding comes with many difficult choices for every bride. Many people wonder how to find the perfect wedding photographer and where to look for them.

This will be a mini guide for all the couples that don’t know how or where to start their research. This will help you to save time and minimize the risk of disappointment. 

PERFECT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER - TELL THEM ABOUT YOUR EXPECTATIONS

Nowadays, thanks to the internet, it’s easy to find any type of service – including photographers. But how do you find the one that’s right for you? First you must consider what kind of wedding photography you are interested in. What style is most aesthetically pleasing to you?

Are you looking for rather darker photos or something more nostalgic? Or maybe you prefer pastel, warm colors? Maybe you want spontaneous reportage where emotions and dynamic moments are captured? Or perhaps you prefer static poses?

Answering those questions will help you define your needs and who you’re looking for. Every wedding photographer has his own style, which he or she has been perfecting for years. They don’t change it with every session. Don’t be afraid – there are lots of photographers, you will surely find someone who is the right fit for you.

Once you decide what style you’re looking for, there are a few more things you must consider before finding the right photographer. What kind of services do you want? An outdoor photoshoot? Do you want photos of wedding gifts, accessories, shoes etc. as standalone pictures? Do you want the photographer to be there during the preparations?

When you figure out all of these elements – Now it’s time to consider the budget. It doesn’t have to be exact, but set a max price that you don’t want to cross. Although it is possible that, all of a sudden, you will find some more money which can be used to increase your budget. Now, you can start looking for the photographer. 

WHERE TO FIND THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER?

There are a few common ways to find your ideal photographer.  First one – through the grapevine. I’m sure some of your relatives or friends had a wedding in the recent past. Check out their photos, if you like what you see then obtain the photographer’s details and contact them. Ask about their workflow, share with them all your ideas from above, and discuss the price etc. 

Another place where you can find a wedding photographer is Facebook. Most photographers are very active there, regularly posting about their recent shoots. Try the search bar to find groups for wedding photography or make a post and get some recommendations from your friends. 

If you decide to post a question in the group don’t forget to write the date of the wedding, what parts of the wedding you’d like to shoot,  your style preferences and your budget. You can also mention the location of the wedding or wedding reception. This will shorten the time of your search. 

Apart from facebook groups you can also check out Instagram. You can check the hashtag like #photographer, #weddingphotographer, #weddingphotography etc. This way you can quickly view many photographers’ work and see if whose style suits you.

Google, of course, will help you find many resources such as photographers’ websites, blogs and forums.

You can check the ranks of the services, choose the region specific, search nationwide or even look internationally. Most of them offer a possibility to register and post an announcement, not only for the photographers. Most of them are free so it’s the perfect place to look.

Lastly, you have wedding magazines. As you can imagine, you can find inside all things related to weddings and planning them, including photoshoots. 

WHAT TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHILE CHECKING THE PORTFOLIO?

To be sure you choose the right photographer, you have to pay attention to a number of things. One of them is the portfolio – look closely at the photos and decide whether the composition and color choices are coherent. Does everything appear bland or does it create a sense of wonder and magic?. 

If every photoshoot is a totally different story, then you can’t be sure what yours will be like. Look closely at the photos from the ceremony or wedding reception. Dark churches are always a challenge. 

Those will be the photos that show the experience of the photographer. The ability to walk between guests on the dancefloor or catching the vows – those are not the moments that you can redo, everything is happening spontaneously. 

If the photographer has a blog there is a chance that you can check more of the photos from weddings or photoshoots than the ones from his website. If not – you can always ask him to show you more.

Now to consider exactly what services they provide and their price. Do they shoot outdoors, are they animal friendly, do they shoot gifts and accessories etc. If it’s not explicitly stated, don’t be afraid to send them a message to find out! Note that often a photographer may not state exact prices on their website as each photoshoot has its own specification.

Now it’s almost time to make a choice! Maybe you’ve whittled it down to one, or you’ve selected a few options. Time to get in touch!

WHAT SHOULD I WRITE IN AN EMAIL?

First and foremost, you must tell them the date of your wedding to make sure they are available. Tell them which parts of the wedding day you’d like photographed, and about any specific items or moments that are important to you. If you still don’t know the price – Now is the time to ask. 

Write a few words about yourselves – what’s your background, how you’ve been together, what would you perfect wedding look like. Believe me – there is nothing worse than an email “how much does the photoshoot cost?”. Photographers are also people, they want to know something about you :) 

Ask about the possibility of seeing more of their work. Ask them to bring a variety of albums to the meeting. In the situation where many photographers work for one company, make sure to find out who is responsible for the photoshoots you liked so that you can arrange a meeting with the person whose work you appreciate the most.

Now there is no point of any further questions. Some of them will disappear after getting the whole offer. If not you can also ask about the additional costs like transport or accommodation and about the reservation requirements. Remember that only sending an email doesn’t necessarily mean that the reservation has been made.. 

The last step is to arrange a meeting. It can be in person or online through skype etc. Now, you can actually see and meet the person that you would like to work with.

MEETING WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHER

This is one of the most important days in your life, you certainly want to feel comfortable in the presence of the photographer. Meeting each other is an important step to see if you connect and share the same vision.

Sometimes, even if the photos are beautiful you just don’t know how to effectively communicate with each other. A photographer's personality has a huge impact on how you look in the photos. Trust us, you can just tell!

Every photographer has a different style. Some people are more expressive and some not. Some have a rather obvious presence and some will be standing quietly at the side, barely noticeable to the guests..

There are photographers that like to create situations and some just catch what’s happening spontaneously. Some are very open and friendly and some will be more reserved and official. 

Thanks to that meeting you can see if this is the person that you’ve been looking for. Do you feel good with each other? Did he make a positive impression and do you want to hire that person?

During the meeting, you will agree to all the business details such as when to pay, when you’ll get your photos, how many hours the photographer will work etc. I will describe those things in a different article.

It may sound silly, but make sure that the person from the meeting is the person that will come to your wedding! It’s that person work you appreciate, and that person you connected with so a last minute change could ruin everything!

PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER - SUMMARY

Now you know how to start looking for the right photographer for you and what to pay attention to. Remember that the most important thing is to clearly identify and describe your expectations and all should go well!