Damian Pristov Photography - wedding photographer - Slovenia

Why book?

Damian Pristov Photography specializes in intimate elopements at Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, and throughout the Julian Alps, the landscapes Damian calls home. Based at Lake Bled, he has spent more than twelve years photographing couples against its storybook scenery, getting to know its quiet shorelines, forest paths, and mountain viewpoints along the way. For couples planning a small symbolic elopement, Damian can organize the entire day, from choosing the right location and timing to arranging ceremony details, giving you one point of contact from start to finish. His approach combines calm guidance with candid storytelling, creating images that feel natural and true to each couple. Alongside elopements, he also photographs proposals and full wedding celebrations, helping couples bring their plans to life against Slovenia’s beautiful lakes and alpine landscapes.

Reviewed by Junebug Weddings

Q&A

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What is your specialty or personal style?

I specialise in elopements and intimate weddings at Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj and in the Julian Alps. I live and work here and have photographed this area for more than twelve years. I'm a good fit for couples who want to really experience their day rather than perform it. For small symbolic elopements, I can be your one point of contact and organise the whole day, from choosing the location and timing the light to the ceremony details and a simple, relaxed timeline. My style is natural, emotional and relaxed. I guide you just enough so you feel comfortable, then let real moments unfold between you. You get beautiful portraits mixed with honest in-between moments that feel like you, not like a photo shoot. If you're planning a larger celebration, I can connect you with a trusted local wedding planner while I focus on creating the images you'll treasure.

Couples hire you because…

You want one person you trust to take care of both the plan and the pictures, so you can stay present with each other. Planning an elopement from abroad can feel overwhelming: which spot, which time of day, what if it rains, how do we get there? I live at Lake Bled and know the area well, from quiet corners of Bohinj to high viewpoints in the Julian Alps. That means I can shape the day around you and take care of the details. You don't have to coordinate five different people, because you have one. And if your plans grow into a bigger wedding, I can recommend planners I know and trust. In short: you're the heroes of the day. I just make sure everything flows and help you look and feel your best in the story.

Describe the personalities of the couples you get along best with.

You're probably a couple who loves travel and little adventures more than big, showy events. Maybe you chose to elope because you'd rather spend the day with each other than manage a guest list. You don't need everything to be perfect. You just want it to feel real. You're happy to walk a little extra for a great view, wake up early for soft morning light over the lake, or take a slow pletna boat ride across to the island. You value photography and are willing to give it time, but you still want the day to feel relaxed and fun, not like a photo shoot.

What’s your favorite aspect of your job?

Watching you slowly forget about the camera. At the beginning you might feel a bit nervous, but then you start talking, laughing, holding hands… and suddenly the moments become very real and personal. At an elopement it's often just the two of you, me and the mountains. Being allowed into that small circle of trust, especially when you've travelled from the other side of the world, is something I never take for granted.

What is your communication style?

Simple, warm and honest. Most of my couples plan everything from abroad, so I explain things clearly, answer questions quickly, and help you think through details you might not know about, like weather, light, ceremony options, castle opening times, boats and mountain roads. Because I organise elopements from start to finish, you always know what's happening next and who is taking care of what (usually me). You can message me any time you're unsure about something.