Ella Széchényi Photography

Based in Vienna, Ella Széchényi photographs weddings throughout Austria and across Europe, creating elegant, editorial imagery that is rich in emotion, atmosphere and thoughtful detail. Whether documenting an intimate celebration in the Austrian countryside or a destination wedding in Italy, France, Greece or Germany, her work reflects the unique character of every couple and every place.

Ella’s photography combines the quiet observation of documentary reportage with the refinement of editorial portraiture. Inspired by fashion, fine art and cinema, she creates images that feel beautifully composed without ever appearing staged, allowing couples to experience their day naturally while she captures the moments that matter most.

Originally trained in psychology, Ella has a genuine fascination with people and the relationships they share. This instinctive understanding helps her put couples at ease and recognise the fleeting interactions, expressions and emotions that often become the most treasured photographs. Alongside these moments, she pays careful attention to the personal details that tell the story of the day, from meaningful heirlooms and carefully chosen fashion to the atmosphere created by family and friends.

Rather than arriving as a stranger with a camera, Ella believes in building a relationship with every couple before the wedding day. By learning about their personalities, creative vision and priorities, she is able to photograph each celebration in a way that feels personal, intuitive and entirely reflective of who they are.

For couples planning a stylish wedding in Austria or elsewhere in Europe, Ella offers a calm, reassuring presence alongside a distinctive editorial aesthetic. The result is a timeless collection of photographs that captures not only how a wedding looked, but the feeling of being there, surrounded by the people who mattered most.