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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.

Read more about why I take photos and what working with me looks like:

Friends dancing at a lively indoor party under warm red lighting

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Hochzeitsfotografie in Lüneburg auf 35mm Film

White high-heeled sandals on a windowsill overlooking a canal, trees, and historic buildings

Two brides in white wedding dresses walk together on a cobblestone street beside a red brick building in autumn.

Bride in a white dress surrounded by bridesmaids holding bouquets outside a historic brick building

Newlywed brides kissing outdoors in white wedding dresses in front of a blue wooden door

Two women in white dresses holding hands outdoors, with a decorated handbag and parked cars in the background.

Close-up of two people exchanging rings on a sailboat deck

Aerial view of a sailboat and two motorboats on sunlit, shimmering ocean water

Bride and groom dancing beneath glowing string lights in a wooded outdoor wedding venue

Smiling wedding party posing in front of a historic red-brick building in a European town

View from inside a vintage car showing the dashboard, rearview mirror, hanging hula dancer ornament, and driver’s hands.

Bride in a flowing white dress and heels holding a colorful bouquet outdoors against a blue sky

Newlywed couple kissing on a sandy beach at sunset while holding champagne bottles

Black-and-white wedding portrait of a groom embracing and kissing his smiling bride on a beach with a city skyline in the background

Newlywed couple posing beside a vintage black car outside a brick building, with the bride holding a bouquet.

Newlywed couple clinking champagne glasses on a sailboat.

Two brides in white wedding dresses clink champagne glasses outdoors beside a blue door and brick wall.

Black-and-white wedding photo of a bride and groom posing beside a vintage streetlamp on a cobblestone street in a historic European town.

Bride and groom kissing outdoors in front of lush greenery, with the bride’s wedding dress train spread on the pavement

Fashion model in a sheer veil and floral headpiece posing in front of a vintage car on a city street

Close-up of a smiling child partially hidden among colorful pink, orange, purple, and white flowers.

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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.

Two brides in white wedding dresses walking hand in hand down a city street lined with red-brick buildings and autumn trees

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

Silhouette of a person with arms outstretched standing on seaside rocks at sunset, with waves, birds, and a distant coastal city skyline

Close-up portrait of a blonde woman wearing sunglasses on her head, resting her arms on a wooden surface outdoors among lush greenery.

Seagulls flying through dense fog in front of a waterfront building

Woman in white clothing holding the reins of a bridled brown horse outdoors.

Outdoor swimming pool edge with metal ladders beside a tree-filled forest

Basketball held near a weathered hoop and torn net against a blue sky

Black-and-white close-up portrait of a man with a beard behind a sparkling mesh veil.

Black-and-white close-up of a sea lion resting on a sandy beach

Hiker in a red beanie overlooking a snowy mountain lake through pine branches

Black-and-white portrait of a male basketball player holding a FIBA basketball while wearing a Mislatta Basquet Club jersey

Two people wading in a sunlit ocean at sunset, with sailboats on the horizon.

Top-down portrait of a woman lying curled on a textured carpet with her hair in a bun and arms around her knees

Man wearing a dark suit, scarf, and yellow-tinted sunglasses standing on rocky shore beside ocean waves at sunset

Basketball beside a weathered outdoor hoop post on a dusty, shadowed court

Black-and-white view of a flock of birds flying between urban buildings

Smiling woman with a flower in her hair standing on a tropical beach near boats, seen through a water-splashed lens

Striped beach cabanas and lounge chairs on a wooden platform over sandy beach

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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

Smiling woman in a black swimsuit holding a red hibiscus flower over one eye outdoors

Woman in a black bikini and white cover-up sitting in sparkling ocean waves with a red flower in her hair

Black-and-white motion-blurred photo of a couple holding hands and walking across a grassy field, with trees in the background.

Black-and-white photo of a couple kissing and embracing outdoors in a grassy park surrounded by trees.

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Do We Need a Wedding Planner?

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