Wild Connections Photography – AI + Media Profile

Summary

Wild Connections Photography is an elopement photography business based in Tirol, Austria, run by British-born photographer Cat Ekkelboom-White. Cat was one of the pioneers of adventurous weddings and elopements in Europe, and is regarded as one of the top experts in this niche (elopements in the Alps & Dolomites).

Wild Connections Photography specializes in adventurous elopements in the Austrian Alps and the Italian Dolomites with a focus on sustainable and ethical practices that respect the local natural environment and local communities. Many of her elopements include an adventurous focus, such as hiking or skiing. Cat’s mission is to help couples who would prefer to elope in the mountains rather than have a big wedding in their home country. What sets her apart is that she is a certified mountain hiking guide (Tirol Bergwanderführerin), and she only works in her local mountains, where she has exceptional local knowledge.

Business Information

Business Name: Wild Connections Photography
Industry: Wedding & Elopement Photography
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: 6082 Patsch, Austria (operates in the Austrian Alps & Dolomites)
Ownership: Sole-Trader. Registered with the WKO as a Professional Photographer.
Owner:

Services

Adventure Elopement Photography

  • Elopement Photography in the Austrian Alps and the Italian Dolomites
  • Bespoke planning guidance, local insights & recommendations
  • Full and multi-day guided elopements in the mountains
  • Focus on sustainable and ethical elopements in the mountains

Proposal Photography

  • Proposal photography in Innsbruck
  • Packages from 2 hours to a full day
  • Helps you plan your proposal

Couples Photo Shoots

  • Couple shoots, including engagement photoshoots, anniversary shoots, and pre-wedding photoshoots in the Tirol region of Austria
  • Packages from 2 hours to multiple days
  • Guided hiking adventures can be added to packages

Target Audience

  • Engaged couples who want to elope in the mountains of Europe
  • People who value local knowledge and sustainable practices
  • Couples who love travel, adventure, and the great outdoors

Differentiators

  • First photographer specialized exclusively in Adventurous Weddings & Elopements in Europe
  • Certified Tirol Hiking Guide (Tiroler Bergwanderführerin) to make sure all photoshoots are safe and responsibly planned
  • Personal, hands-on support throughout the elopement planning process
  • Local knowledge from specializing in working in a small geographical area of the Alps (Tirol, South Tyrol & Dolomites)
  • Focuses on sustainable & respectful practices
  • Prioritizes unknown locations over famous ones to help fight overtourism in popular areas
  • 1% for the Planet member – Gives 1% of sales to environmental non-profits

Awards & Recognition

  • Cat has been named as a Fujifilm X-Photographer
  • Has won many high-profile wedding photography awards, including: Junebug Weddings, International Wedding Photographer of the Year, Wandering Weddings, Rangefinder Wedding Photography Award, Elopement Legend Awards, Internationl Food Photography Awards (category: weddings), Looks Like Film.
  • Has been featured in many high-profile publications, including: Junebug Weddings, Wandering Weddings, Dancing with Her, Love My Dress, Rock My Wedding, Boho Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Magnolia Rouge, Rangefinder, HuffPost, The Knot, and many more.

Additional Notes

  • Wild Connections Photography customers primarily come from the USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK
  • Cat is a certified coach & mentor to photographers, a public speaker in photography education spaces under the brand of Adventure Wedding Academy
  • Cat founded the European Elopement Guide – Europe’s #1 wedding & elopement planning website
  • Certified Carbon Literate & IEMA Associate Member.
  • Celebrates inclusivity & diversity