Bride walking to the wedding ceremony on the island of Ios captured by documentary wedding photographer Magdalene Kourti

Unveiling Love: Greece Destination Wedding Photography

Greek island wedding photography

Capturing the essence of love on the Greek islands


I’m Magdalene, an award-winning visual artist and documentary wedding photographer based in Greece. I capture destination weddings and elopements across the Greek islands and the Athens Riviera. Inspired by light, emotion, and authenticity, my work preserves real moments with a timeless, artistic touch.

Documentary Wedding Photography in Greece

weddings ○ elopements ○ engagements ○ celebrations


DESTINATION WEDDINGS

Same sex couple hugging in their wedding day in Antiparos island, Cylcades, captured by Magdalene Kourti, documentary wedding photographer Greece.

(01) Why I Love What I Do

As a wedding photographer in Greece, I’m constantly inspired by the beauty of both the landscape and the emotions I witness. Whether it’s an intimate beach elopement or a joyful island celebration, I’m drawn to the unique stories each couple brings. I observe, I feel, and I create.

(02) My Approach to Photography

My documentary style focuses on real, candid moments—capturing your wedding day with honesty and heart. From quiet tears to wild dancing, I’m there to document the love, laughter, and everything in between.

(03) Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together

Your wedding deserves to be remembered in a way that feels true to you. Together, we’ll create emotive, natural images that reflect your love. Browse my portfolio to see weddings I’ve photographed across Greece—from Naxos to Rhodes, Ios, Antiparos, and more.

Breathe Life into your Photography

Couple enjoying the sea during their pre wedding boat party  at Mykonos, captured bu Magdalene Kourti wedding photographer in Greece.

MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER: Magdalene Kourti

Meet Madgalene Kourti, an award winning documentary wedding and celebrations photographer and artist based in Greece

BA FINE ARTS, Wimbledon College of Arts - University of the Arts London MA DIGITAL ARTS, London Guildhall University

Your wedding is more than an event—it’s a story. The Greek islands aren’t just a destination—they’re a feeling. With a documentary, chic, and bohemian approach, I capture genuine moments without intruding.

I seek out the real, raw beauty of your day—the looks, the feelings, the unforgettable in-betweens. Every couple is unique, and your love deserves to be remembered with honesty and heart.

Let’s talk about your day and create something timeless together.

Intimate same sex wedding with two gorgeous brides in Athens Reef, captured by Magdalene Kourti an award winning destination wedding photographer

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  • ”Magdalene is pure magic, she captures the most important candid moments and you don’t even realize she’s in the room. She specializes in journalistic photography so if you don’t like posing for pictures or you are camera shy she is your girl. She documented amazing moments, each picture conveys emotion, every time I look at a picture I relive my wedding. Her pictures are beautiful, she is professional and honest. most of all she helps you feel relaxed on your big day, she truly is a breath of fresh air.” | Corfu Wedding

    ───── Jennifer & Dimitris, Canada

  • "We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have been able to have Magdalene as our wedding photographer. Not only is she a true artist with an exceptional eye and sensibility, who has been able to capture the most wonderful moments of our wedding on Sifnos, but she is also an extremely professional photographer." | Sifnos Wedding

    ───── Laurie & Clement, France

  • "I knew as soon as I saw Magdalene's photographs that she would be the perfect fit for our wedding. Her style is so unique, and she has a talent for capturing real moments and emotions in her subjects. Working with her was easy and I couldn't think of a better person to spend our wedding day with. We'll treasure the wonderful photos she took forever." | Naxos Elopement

    ───── Amanda & Will, San Francisco, US

  • "Magdalene is super talented and we are in love with our wedding pics. She was quick to respond and was very punctual. A pleasure to have around during the preparations and invisible to the guests. One of our best decisions for our wedding in Mykonos. Totally recommend!!!" | Mykonos Elopement

    ───── Georgiana & James, UK

  • "It's one thing to have 'formal' photos of your wedding day and another to have images that capture the essence of moments! Magdalene observed and recorded our story as it unfolded, each image filled with emotion, truth, and realism." | Kos Wedding

    ───── Adriana and Anastasios. Australia