A bride and groom embrace outdoors, smiling happily before their wedding.

VICTORIA VAN DEN HOVEN

POETIC, TRUTHFUL, EMPATHETIC

photographer for soulful weddings across Europe

For couples who value presence over performance

I’m Victoria - an art-minded wedding photographer crafting honest, elegant stories for deeply-in-love couples across Europe.

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A loving couple on their wedding day, embracing outdoors, with the groom kissing the bride's temple as she smiles with her eyes closed.
Close-up of a newlywed couple holding hands, with their rings visible, and leaning close together, smiling.

for LOVERS not afraid to
feel it ALL

Woman in a white dress standing on a balcony overlooking the ocean with clear glass railing and greenery below.
A large outdoor dining table with guests, set against a scenic coastal view with a swimming pool, lush greenery, and ocean in the background.
A bride and groom hold hands during their wedding ceremony outside against a stone wall.
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A couple embracing and smiling while jumping in a shallow stream in a rocky outdoor setting.
A happy woman in a wedding dress and pearl necklace embracing a man in a grey suit and tie, who is kissing her on the cheek outdoors during the daytime.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing in a rocky water setting, with rocks and water surrounding them.
A wedding party outdoors with the ocean in the background, celebrating the newlywed couple who are kissing.
A wedding ceremony with a bride and groom kissing on a stone staircase, surrounded by guests holding parasols in an outdoor setting.
A black and white photo of a couple holding each other in shallow water by a rocky shore on a beach, with cliffs in the distance.
Group of bridesmaids and bride at a wedding, holding white bouquets and smiling on an outdoor terrace with a glass railing and scenic landscape in the background.
People sitting at a long reception table, with a couple kissing in the center, during an outdoor event or wedding reception.
A bride and groom holding hands, dressed in wedding attire, standing outside against a stone wall.
A woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of pink, orange, and purple flowers, standing at the doorway of a house with pink walls, a black door, and an arched window.
A couple embraces in a rocky river surrounded by nature with green hills in the background.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet stands watching a groom in a white tuxedo jacket and black pants during an outdoor wedding ceremony against a stone wall.
A bride in a white dress holding a bouquet stands in a doorway, smiling, while a groom in a gray suit stands outside by a tree, looking down with hands in pockets, in front of a pink house with green shutters.
A woman in a white dress standing on a balcony overlooking the ocean.
A bride and groom joyfully dancing outdoors on their wedding day, holding hands, with chairs and large trees in the background.
A wedding reception outdoors with a bride and groom walking towards a long table filled with guests. The scene is set in a lush garden surrounded by trees and greenery, with decorative lanterns hanging from the trees.
Close-up of a bride and groom holding hands, with their rings visible, during a wedding ceremony. The bride is wearing a white dress and pearl jewelry, and the groom is in a suit with a colorful tie.

Is this you?

  • You’re deeply in love and don’t need to impress anyone.

  • You want a beautiful, emotional wedding — effortless, artful, meaningful.

  • You appreciate art, architecture, natural light, and time with your people.

  • You value kindness, intelligence, and a relaxed, thoughtful presence from your photographer.

If you said “yes,” we’ll be a wonderful fit.

tell me about your day

Mona + Simon

“The photos are absolutely dreamy!! Every time we look at them again and again, we’re transported right back into the feeling — and at the same time, all the little details come flooding back — all thanks to you!

It’s the greatest gift to have these memories preserved with such beauty, forever.

You are an incredible artist. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! <3”

Amira + Christoph

“The photos are incredibly beautiful and artful! Each one is so unique, special, and filled with love and thoughtful details. We can hardly put it into words. We’re beyond grateful that you captured our day so wonderfully. All of our guests are raving about you too!”

A bride and groom holding hands during their wedding ceremony outside, with a stone wall background.

How it works (simple & human)

1) Enquire & vibe check
Share your date and vision. We’ll have a relaxed call to make sure it feels right.

2) Thoughtful planning
Collaborative timeline help, location and light guidance, family photo list that won’t steal your cocktail hour.

3) Wedding day presence
I read the room, protect your peace, and catch the fleeting poetry.

4) Heirlooms delivered
A curated online gallery, slideshow to relive with your people, and optional fine-art prints.

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Why my couples choose me

  • I’m there for your people, your story, your calm. My superpower is reading the room and making people feel at ease.

  • With the help of my fashion & art direction background - all while my focus is on human connection - I notice the details you cared about.

  • Clear communication, simple planning, easy booking process and a reliable presence, from the early stages of planning to the delivery of your photos.

  • I accept a small number of weddings each season to give you full presence - I will be there any time you need me and help out with more than just pretty photos.

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based in Germany, travelling for love