elopement above the clouds madeira pico do arieiro
elopement above the clouds madeira pico do arieiro

Based in Germany, Available Across Europe

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Based in Germany, Available Across Europe

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Europe Elopement Photographer & Planner

Crafting your Cinematic Elopement Experience

Crafting your Cinematic Elopement Experience

Step into your main character moment. Expert planning and cinematic photography that transforms your wildest daydream into an unforgettable experience.

Step into your main character moment. Expert planning and cinematic photography that transforms your wildest daydream into an unforgettable experience.

"How is this even real Life?"

"How is this even real Life?"

"I Want to live This day forever."

"I Want to live This day forever."

*sniffles*

*sniffles*

—actual quotes from my couples on their elopement day

This is exactly how your wedding day should feel.

Grounded. Exciting. Real. Surreal.

Shared moments and epic landscapes that take your breath away and make you feel fully alive.

elopement couple watching sunset madeira island
elopement couple watching sunset madeira island
elopement couple watching sunset madeira island
elopement couple happy after private vows in fanal forest madeira
elopement couple happy after private vows in fanal forest madeira
elopement couple happy after private vows in fanal forest madeira

What if your wedding day felt like stepping into an epic tale?

What if your wedding day felt like stepping into an epic tale?

What if your wedding day felt like stepping into an epic tale?

One you've only known from the movies. Where awe-inspiring landscapes mirror the sacred, deeply felt moments between you. Where you feel like you belong—to this moment, to each other, to this story you're creating.

No stress. No performing. No survival-mode.

Just a truly relaxed nervous system and a new core memory in the making. That epic story you'll tell for the rest of your lives.

This isn't just possible—it's what eloping can feel like when it's intentionally designed around you. And you don't have to figure it all out alone.

Bride and groom smiling and crying during their ceremony
Madeira Elopement Atlantic Ocean Sunset happy couple
Madeira Elopement Atlantic Ocean Sunset happy couple
Madeira Elopement Atlantic Ocean Sunset happy couple
Madeira Elopement Atlantic Ocean Sunset happy couple

"Sina was more than just a photographer and I can honestly say that our elopement would not have been what it was without her."

Sina not only photographed our day beautifully but she was the biggest help leading up to our elopement day. She took time to get to know us through online conversations and even multiple Google Meet sessions, despite us living in different countries on different time zones. She took all our wants into consideration, helped us plan what our day would look like, and gave us amazing recommendations to put together our dream elopement. She was so thoughtful throughout the process of planning and made us feel at ease when it came to the actual day of our wedding.

Now, and forever, we have these beautiful photos to look back on."

— Emilie & Luke, Eloped in Madeira, Portugal

Hey, I'm Sina

Your elopement photographer + planning expert

Your elopement photographer + planning expert

Your elopement photographer + planning expert

I don't just photograph elopements—I design and plan an intentional, cinematic experience around what lights you up. One where you're the main characters in your favorite story.

I handle all the planning (locations, timeline, vendors, logistics and so much more) so you can just show up and actually live it.

Think of me as your local guide and low-key hype woman who is tuned into your emotions and makes sure your vision becomes your reality.

I don't just photograph elopements—I design and plan an intentional, cinematic experience around what lights you up. One where you're the main characters in your favorite story.

I handle all the planning (locations, timeline, vendors, logistics and so much more) so you can just show up and actually live it.

Think of me as your local guide and low-key hype woman who is tuned into your emotions and makes sure your vision becomes your reality.

Sina Tarves photography Portrait
Sina Tarves photography Portrait
Sina Tarves photography Portrait
Elopement Vancouver Island Canada Sombrio Beach giant tree
Elopement Vancouver Island Canada Sombrio Beach giant tree
Elopement Vancouver Island Canada Sombrio Beach giant tree
Elopement Vancouver Island Canada Sombrio Beach giant tree

What Makes This Elopement Experiences Different?

The cinematic elopement experience includes:

Vision-Based Experience Design

Vision-Based Experience Design

Your vision transformed into reality with custom timelines, moodboards, and locations that create those pinch-me moments.

Your vision transformed into reality with custom timelines, moodboards, and locations that create those pinch-me moments.

Expert Planning Support

Expert Planning Support

Unlimited consultations, vendor connections, permit handling, travel logistics—I handle it all so you can enjoy the anticipation.

Unlimited consultations, vendor connections, permit handling, travel logistics—I handle it all so you can enjoy the anticipation.

Exclusive Location Scouting

Exclusive Location Scouting

Hidden gems and sacred spots you won't find on Google.

Hidden gems and sacred spots you won't find on Google.

Personalized Activity Ideas

Personalized Activity Ideas

From helicopter rides to wine tastings—extraordinary experiences that make your day unforgettable.

From helicopter rides to wine tastings—extraordinary experiences that make your day unforgettable.

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

I hold buffer-days and create back-up plans for full flexibility.

I hold buffer-days and create back-up plans for full flexibility.

Good Karma

Good Karma

3% donation to a local good cause to give back to nature, that plays such a huge role in your story.

3% donation to a local good cause to give back to nature, that plays such a huge role in your story.

Elopement Couple Silhouettes against sunset sky Fanal Forest
Elopement Couple Silhouettes against sunset sky Fanal Forest
And last but not least

Award-Winning Photography

Award-Winning Photography

That tells your story and captures how your day actually felt.

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So How Does This Work?

A straightforward, easy process where I provide the blueprint and you pick what you like. Making sure you get all the fun and none of the stress.

A straightforward, easy process where I provide the blueprint and you pick what you like. Making sure you get all the fun and none of the stress.

Step 01

We Meet & Dive Into Your Vision

We'll have an exploration call where we talk about what makes you feel alive, what you're daydreaming about, and what would make this day extraordinary for you. No strings attached.

Once we're a good fit, you'll lock in your dates by signing the contract and making the 30% deposit. Then we immediately start creating together.

We'll have an exploration call where we talk about what makes you feel alive, what you're daydreaming about, and what would make this day extraordinary for you. No strings attached.

Once we're a good fit, you'll lock in your dates by signing the contract and making the 30% deposit. Then we immediately start creating together.

wedding couple standing underneath eerie tree silhouettes
wedding couple standing underneath eerie tree silhouettes
wedding couple standing underneath eerie tree silhouettes
wedding couple standing underneath eerie tree silhouettes
Wedding Couple kissing with mountain range backdrop
Wedding Couple kissing with mountain range backdrop
Wedding Couple kissing with mountain range backdrop
Wedding Couple kissing with mountain range backdrop
Step 02

Transforming Your Vision Into a Tangible Plan

You'll receive a detailed questionnaire so I can go even deeper into understanding your vision. From there, I create a moodboard that brings your aesthetic to life—giving us a visual direction to work from.

Next comes the fun part: I research and suggest exclusive locations and unique lodging options that match your vibe. Once we've nailed down the place, I build your custom timeline—making sure we arrive everywhere at the perfect time and you're never rushed.

The mental load is on me so you get to be present.

We'll have unlimited consultation calls to iterate and refine until everything feels true to your vision.

You'll receive a detailed questionnaire so I can go even deeper into understanding your vision. From there, I create a moodboard that brings your aesthetic to life—giving us a visual direction to work from.

Next comes the fun part: I research and suggest exclusive locations and unique lodging options that match your vibe. Once we've nailed down the place, I build your custom timeline—making sure we arrive everywhere at the perfect time and you're never rushed.

The mental load is on me so you get to be present.

We'll have unlimited consultation calls to iterate and refine until everything feels true to your vision.

Step 03

Live It Fully

You show up, I show up, and you get to be fully present and grounded in each sacred moment. I'll guide you gently when needed, but mostly I'll be documenting the magic—capturing how your day actually felt, not just what happened.

Within 48 hours: Preview photos
Within 4 weeks: Your full gallery of new core memories

You show up, I show up, and you get to be fully present and grounded in each sacred moment. I'll guide you gently when needed, but mostly I'll be documenting the magic—capturing how your day actually felt, not just what happened.

Within 48 hours: Preview photos
Within 4 weeks: Your full gallery of new core memories

Elopement Couple dancing on the beach
Elopement Couple dancing on the beach
Elopement Couple dancing on the beach
Elopement Couple dancing on the beach
Bride and groom smiling and crying during their ceremony
Limited availability

I only take on 8 Elopements per year

To keep each experience deeply intentional and personal, I limit my availability.

If your date is calling to you, don't wait too long to reach out.

To keep each experience deeply intentional and personal, I limit my availability.

If your date is calling to you, don't wait too long to reach out.

Wedding couple under veil with sunlight illuminating brides ice blue eyes
Wedding couple under veil with sunlight illuminating brides ice blue eyes

"Sina immediately made us feel as if we had known each other forever. We couldn't have dreamed of it any better!"

Annie & Johann

Eloped in Madeira, Portugal

"Sina immediately made us feel as if we had known each other forever. We couldn't have dreamed of it any better!"

Annie & Johann

Eloped in Madeira, Portugal

bride and groom hands touching with soft light and atlantic ocean views

FAQ

But WHat if..

But WHat if..

What if we're disappointing our families?

What if we're disappointing our families?

What if we're disappointing our families?

What if we're disappointing our families?

We're not outdoorsy—can we still have an epic elopement?

We're not outdoorsy—can we still have an epic elopement?

We're not outdoorsy—can we still have an epic elopement?

We're not outdoorsy—can we still have an epic elopement?

What about the legal stuff?

What about the legal stuff?

What about the legal stuff?

What about the legal stuff?

What if it rains?

What if it rains?

What if it rains?

What if it rains?

How do we even start?

How do we even start?

How do we even start?

How do we even start?

couple holding hands above the clouds at Pico Do Arieiro

Ready to Start Creating Your Epic Elopement Story?

Just fill out the form below (takes 1 minute).

I'm beyond excited to hear your ideas & help you bring them to life!

Just fill out the form below (takes 1 minute).

I'm beyond excited to hear your ideas & help you bring them to life!

By the way: it's perfectly fine, if your ideas are vague - I'm here to help you every step of the way.

Just fill out the form below (takes 1 minute).

I'm beyond excited to hear your ideas & help you bring them to life!

By the way: it's perfectly fine, if your ideas are vague - I'm here to help you every step of the way.

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Sina Tarves Photography Portrait

By the way: it's perfectly fine, if your ideas are vague - I'm here to help you every step of the way.

I'm Sina, Your Elopement Photographer & Experience Planner in Europe