The Swiechs
ELOPEMENTS
Luxury elopement photography across Scotland, the UK & Europe — intimate, cinematic, and unmistakably yours.
For the ones who choose intimacy over tradition.
An elopement isn’t about running away — it’s about choosing something more meaningful. A day without timelines or expectations. Just the two of you, in a place that feels right, living it fully. We’re there to capture it with a balance of fashion-inspired direction and documentary honesty — so when you look back, the images won’t just show what it looked like. They’ll remind you how it truly felt.
A gallery that feels like your favourite romantic movie.
This isn’t about posing perfectly — it’s about creating space for real connection. We balance gentle direction with natural flow, capturing the emotion, movement, and atmosphere of your day as it unfolds. The result? A gallery that plays back like a film — effortless, elevated, and entirely you.
So you end up with photos you’ll obsess over — elevated, cinematic, and unapologetically badass.
For the vows whispered, the escapes made, the stories written your way.
We’ve spent years capturing elopements across Scotland, the UK & Europe — always with one goal: to make your story feel like it belongs in a film. Our approach blends fashion-inspired direction with documentary honesty — curated but never forced. It’s intentional, emotional, and entirely yours, allowing you to stay present while we shape frames that feel effortless and timeless.
From windswept vows in the Highlands to hidden courtyards in Italy, we’re there for it all — crafting a gallery and film that reflect not just what your day looked like, but how it truly felt. Whether it’s just the two of you or a handful of your closest people, we’ll be there — cameras ready, eyes wide open.
YOU’RE in the RIGHT PLACE
If this sounds like you:
Romantic, cinematic imagery that feels like a movie
A dreamy blend of digital and nostalgic film
Elevated portraits with a fashion edge
One photo and video duo with a shared creative vision
— You’re in the right place.
“You can really feel the love and emotion from the day through the images! They made us feel very relaxed, listened to, and cared for!”
We couldn't be happier with the beautiful images and mood Pete and Paula captured. The beautiful video was extremely heartwarming and something we will cherish for years to come.
— NICOLA & NATHANAEL
With dreamy film tones, fast delivery, and a process built entirely around you, your gallery will look like a movie and feel exactly like your day did.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS
Film & Digital
Tailored Experience
Cinematic Storytelling
Express Turnaround
Photo & Film Duo
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A Process Built Around You
We start with your vision — not just how it looks, but how it feels. Through tailored conversations, we shape a plan that reflects your relationship and style from the inside out.
02
We’re Not ‘Smile for the Camera’ People
We take time to really know you. So when the camera’s out, you don’t even think about it — you’re just being yourselves. Present, connected, completely at ease.
03
Photos and Films That Feel Like You
From the quietest moments to the wildest celebrations, we capture your day in a way that’s honest, cinematic, and unmistakably yours — no stress, no performance, just story.
the Vision
We believe the most compelling images begin with connection. That’s why we take time to get to know you — your rhythm, your dynamic, the way you naturally are together.
Because when you feel comfortable with us, the real moments happen. And those are the ones we’re here for — the ones that feel real, romantic, and completely yours.
the Ethos
Every couple is different — and that’s exactly how we approach it. From the first email to the final gallery, we shape the experience around you so it feels effortless, personal, and true to your story. The result? Romantic, analogue frames with a fashion edge — imagery that reflects not just how your day looked, but how it truly felt.
Connection over perfection
Presence over posing
Your story over trends
HOW IT WORKS
Let’s Dream Together
We start with a relaxed consultation to get to know you and your vision. This is where the story begins.
Secure Your Date
We’ll secure your date with a contract and deposit — and start shaping your dream photography plan.
A Day Worth Obsessing Over
You’ll get a preview in 24 hours. Full gallery in 2 weeks. Every frame, movie-worthy.
— TIFFANY & CALUM
“We are blown away by our photos! Pete and Paula were lovely to work with from beginning to end and I highly recommend them to anyone.”
FILM That
FEELS
A Duo That Captures It All
While Paula captures the stills, Pete brings movement, sound, and atmosphere into frame — crafting wedding films that play like your favourite romantic movie. Blending cinematic direction with real moments, it’s storytelling that lets you relive your day again and again. Together, we capture it all — seamlessly, in sync, and with one shared creative vision from start to finish.
BEHIND
the COURSE
With gentle encouragement and an art director's eye, I collaborate with my couples to create effortlessly editorial images full of pure love, stunning backdrops, and natural moments (with just enough guidance!)
Light is my biggest inspiration, and I find weddings to be complex, joyous, fashion-filled, emotional, utterly beautiful celebrations that I can't get enough of.
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ELOPEMENT PACKAGES
For the romantics — a cinematic photo + film experience shaped around the way your day unfolds.
WHAT YOUR ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE WITH US FEELS LIKE:
From the anticipation in the morning to the intimate moments after your ceremony — we don’t dip in and out. Your story deserves to be told in its entirety.
As a husband-and-wife duo, we shoot side-by-side with intention — capturing emotion, atmosphere, and the moments in between without interrupting your flow.
Your gallery has that dreamy, cinematic feel — soft, romantic, atmospheric — created with a mix of real film and modern clarity.
A handful of emotional, cinematic frames delivered within 24 hours so you can relive your wedding while you’re still wrapped up in it.
When the moment calls for it, we guide gently. The rest of the time, we let things unfold naturally — capturing portraits that feel lived-in, intimate, and beautifully cinematic.
All travel fees are included. No surprises. No logistics. No awkward add-ons. We handle our travel so you can stay fully present.
We guide when needed and fade into the background when we should — creating photographs that feel deeply personal, unposed, and unmistakably yours.
Destination Elopements: investment starts at £2,600
UK Elopements: investment starts at £1,500
Half day, full day, and our signature cinematic photo + film collections available.
Your experience stays effortless — all travel fees are already included.
Additional Offerings:
Highlight Film #1
A cinematic 3–7 minute film, perfect for reliving the emotion of the day in a way that feels like your own movie trailer.
Super 8 Film #2
Dreamy, nostalgic, and textured — filmed on authentic Super 8mm cameras for that timeless, movie-like aesthetic.
Engagement Session #3
The perfect warm-up for the big day, and a chance to create film-worthy moments together.
“Our photos came out absolutely stunning - so many shots could have come straight from a movie still or a magazine.”
— DIANNA & JOSH
WHAT YOU’RE REALLY INVESTING IN:
Photo & film by a duo who gets you
Guided with ease — so you stay present
Gallery in 4 weeks — romantic, curated, elevated
Images that look like a film and feel like your day
Hundreds of hand-edited frames, blending film & digital
A seamless, bespoke experience from start to finish
What Really Matters:
Connection over posing
We take time to know you — so when the camera’s out, it all feels natural.
Film tones that feel like nostalgia
Romantic, effortless, and full of emotion — like memories you can hold.
Presence over perfection
We don’t chase trends. We capture how it really felt — rromantic, cinematic, and unmistakably you.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
a few things
WE BELIEVE
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Your day, your rules — no apologies.
t’s not about skipping tradition, it’s about rewriting it. No timelines to please, no rules to follow — just a day that feels entirely yours.
02
Screw traditions — write your own script.
Your elopement can be barefoot at the beach, dressed to the nines on a mountaintop, or something no one’s done before.
03
Bring the weird, we’ll make it art.
The crazier the idea, the cooler the story. We’re here for all of it.
04
Intimacy is the luxury no one talks about.
Eloping isn’t less, it’s more — more presence, more connection, more space to just be yourselves.
05
Adventure beats Pinterest every single time.
Forget copycat mood boards. The best inspiration is the two of you — raw, present, unscripted.
06
You don’t need a crowd to make it meaningful.
A single vow whispered on a cliff can hold more weight than a hundred speeches in a ballroom.
Frequently asked questions
How long do we have to wait to see our photos and video?
You’ll get a preview within 24 hours (because who wants to wait?). The full gallery lands in your inbox in just 2 weeks — cinematic, curated, and ready to relive.
We’re camera-shy — will you guide us?
Absolutely. We gently guide, never stage. We’ll get to know your dynamic first, so on the day, it just feels like the two of you being you — relaxed, connected, present.
Do you travel to our ELOPEMENT location?
Yes! Whether you’re eloping in the Scottish Highlands, the Cotswolds, or under Italian sunshine, we travel across the UK and Europe to tell your story
Do you shoot film or digital?
Both. We blend digital with 35mm film for that dreamy, nostalgic tone you see on our site. The result? Images that feel like a movie and look like your day.
Do you do video too?
Yes! We offer both — you can book us for photography only (with two photographers) or as a photo & film duo. Either way, everything’s captured in one cohesive, cinematic style.
What’s included in your package?
Our collections are tailored, but most include min 6 hours coverage, two photographers, 700+ hand-edited images, 24h previews, drone footage, and full UK travel. You can also add a cinematic wedding film. No hidden extras.
Can we hop on a call before booking?
Yes — in fact, we insist. We meet all our couples before booking to make sure it feels right on both sides. It’s a chance to connect, talk through your vision, and make sure the vibe clicks. No pressure, just a real chat.
Can we book engagement or pre-wedding portraits too?
Yes! These sessions are relaxed and fun — a great way to get comfortable and create something beautiful before the wedding.
Will our photos look like your Instagram?
Even better. Our editing style is consistent, cinematic, and romantic — but always tailored to your light, colours, and energy. What you see is what you’ll get (and more).
We’re not models — will you help us?
Of course. Most of our couples haven’t been in front of a camera before. Our approach is a balance of gentle direction and natural flow — enough to make you look incredible, without ever feeling forced.
We're known for professional, timely communication *and* stunning imagery, because you shouldn't have to choose.
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