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Photographer Marie-Kristin Krause in a black dress takes a selfie with an analogue film camera, standing in front of white curtains and smiling.

Hi, I’m Marie (she/her),

film & digital photographer from Hamburg, Germany and I

capture authenticity in a world that’s chasing perfection.

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Hochzeitsfotografie in Lüneburg auf 35mm Film

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Island of Dreams Wedding Photography Hochzeitsfotografin in Hamburg, Deutschland und Porto, Portugal.jpg

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Sasha Jane Lowerson - the first trans woman in competitive surfing. She wears a blue bikini carrying a surfboard on a pebbled beach in Bali.

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View of a tropical beach scene with two surfers in the ocean, seen from a thatched roof structure with green palm trees, and the word 'merdavon' written across the photo.

Sasha Jane Lowerson, the first trans woman in competitive surfing, was featured in the newly released coffee table book EVERY BODY SURF.

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A couple hugging on a sandy beach with rocks and ocean waves, early evening lighting.

A smiling woman and a man holding hands stand on the beach near the water, facing the ocean, during sunset.

Two women sharing a warm embrace outdoors against a clear sky.

Two people with curly and straight hair, dressed in casual clothing, running along a foggy beach with footprints in the sand and gentle waves in the background. Wlw lgbtq photography in Portugal

A blurry image of a couple embracing and smiling in front of a wall decorated with blue and white tile art. Couple Photoshoot in Porto, Portugal

Two people sharing a kiss in front of a seaside pavilion with columns and a view of the ocean. Lgbtq photography in Portugal

Two people holding hands and playing in the ocean waves on a beach, black and white photo. Couple Photoshoot in Porto, Portugal

A couple holding hands on a rocky beach at sunset. Couple Photoshoot in Porto, Portugal

Two people smiling and hugging each other on a rocky beach during the daytime. Lgbtq photography in Portugal

Two women are hugging and smiling at each other, with their noses touching, outdoors near a body of water. Wlw lgbtq photography in Portugal

Two people standing on a sandy beach near the water, with waves and a foggy sky in the background. Wlw lgbtq photography in Portugal

Two women lying on the sand, smiling and laughing, one with short brown hair wearing a plaid shirt and the other with curly red hair wearing a dark sweater. Wlw lgbtq photography in Portugal

A couple sitting on the sand at the beach, kissing each other. Wlw lgbtq photography in Portugal

Two people holding hands, with one wearing a beige plaid shirt and the other wearing a black sweater. Wlw lgbtq photography in Portugal

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Island of Dreams digitale + analoge Paarfotografie in Hamburg, Lüneburg, Schleswig-Holstein.jpg

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Do We Need a Wedding Planner?

We sat down with Sophia von Aspern, a wedding planner based in Lüneburg (and former project engineer), to get the real answer — not the sales pitch. From what a planner actually does behind the scenes, to who genuinely doesn't need one, to why "day-of coordination" might be the one thing every couple should have regardless of budget. Plus: her honest take on venues, timing, and the most underrated wedding season in Northern Germany.

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The Best Gender-Neutral Engagement Rings

Forget the rulebook. The best engagement ring isn't the most traditionally feminine or the most classically masculine — it's the one that actually feels like you. We've curated 12 stunning gender-neutral rings from some of the most inclusive, ethically-minded jewelers out there, so you can spend less time hunting and more time planning the proposal.