Elopement & Pre-Wedding photographer


Choreographing
intimate wedding adventures
for couples who dance to their own rhythm

Austria Based
By Elias Choi-Buttinger

you two always went the way of your hearts and you don‘t plan to make an exception this time.


You want an out-of-the-box wedding experience

Something intimate, artistic and wild



Meet Elias

I’m your local guide


Elias smiling with his camera in an alpine meadow.

The perspective matters

My journey as a professional dancer and choreographer taught me to see the poetry in movement and emotion—gifts I now pour into crafting your perfect wedding day.

I grew up with two artist parents, so art has been part of my life from the beginning. I’ve danced for around 23 years and spent roughly 12 years working professionally in contemporary dance, alongside my work in choreography, dance films and music videos. Those projects refined my sense for movement, atmosphere, and timing in a special way — skills I now bring into shaping your celebration visually and emotionally.

Through my background in the performing arts, you have also the chance to invite outstanding Austrian musicians to perform live at your ceremony — turning your vows into a private mountain-concert.

Thats‘s what‘s unique to Bound of Music

Countries traveled
Awards for artistic work
Years in the arts
Filmfestivals Played
Photo & film projects

There are open questions

you feel like it would be great to have some assistance with

Process ?

Locations ?

Vendors ?

Activities ?

Couple standing together on rocky ground beside a glacier.

What you get with all Packages

Top Locations

Exclusive guidance to the best secret spots by a local

Guide

Comprehensive Elopement Guide to make planning and preparations easy

Timeline

Custom timeline for best light and weather conditions in your desired location

Photography

Authentic Photography directed by an awarded choreographer and artist

3 simple steps

To make this happen

1. REACH OUT TODAY

My calendar tends to fill quickly, especially for peak season. The sooner we connect, the better chance you’ll have of securing your preferred date, because I take on a limited number of 10 couples each year to ensure I can give your celebration the attention and creativity it deserves.

Couple sitting outside a wooden alpine hut beneath jagged mountain peaks.
Couple in wedding attire looking across a mountain valley from a rocky viewpoint.

2. SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION

The three of us will have a relaxed conversation on the phone or video about your vision, discuss potential locations and activities that match your vibe, and explore how we can craft a day you will never forget and that deserves to be called your wedding.

3. ENJOY YOUR BEST DAY EVER​

I’ll help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and photograph you throughout the celebration. We’ll build the day around the places and activities you love, with time to enjoy them together.

Couple embracing in warm evening light beneath steep mountain cliffs.

Your day, with your favorite people

An intimate wedding can include the people you love most. Your vows with the mountains all around, familiar faces cheering you on, and a meal together afterwards. I photograph small weddings as well as celebrations for just two, helping you choose a setting and plan a day with time for your guests and a few quiet moments for yourselves. If your guest list has grown a little longer, tell me what you have in mind.

Wedding couple and guests gathered around a table on a mountain terrace.

Your job is simply to be present and enjoy every moment

Stories from the Mountains

A frame from the places and people that make this work meaningful to me.

Couple smiling at each other in the glow of a lantern at dusk.

J&M, The experience was very positive, Elias is a super friendly, professional and easy going guy, and the pictures speak for themselves! I can recommend without a doubt.

J&M

Photographed in the Dolomites

You still have

Open Questions


what is eloping anyway?

Eloping is choosing an intimate wedding experience shaped around the two of you. It makes space for your connection, the mountains, and a day that follows your own rhythm — with thoughtful guidance to bring it together.

Couple embracing among rocks above a misty mountain valley.
Black-and-white portrait of a bride holding flowers and looking towards snowy mountains.

where should I elope

I could ask this question all the time and I firmly believe there is no one best place to elope. There are thousands of best places – all of them are unique, stunning and full of adventure as the next one.

how do I actually elope​

Even after years of photographing elopements and intimate weddings, I understand why the planning can feel unfamiliar. I’m here to help you work through the decisions, from your first ideas to the day itself.

Couple sitting together among wildflowers in an alpine meadow.
Couple standing in a wooden rowing boat on a turquoise lake beneath mountain cliffs.

What are your elopement packages?

I offer fully and bundled elopement and pre-wedding packages. You get everything you want and nothing you don’t.

Couple embracing on a rocky viewpoint with snow-covered peaks behind them.
Couple laughing together above an alpine lake and waterfall.
Couple walking up a mountain trail through autumn meadows.
Couple standing beside a tall rock formation in mountain mist.

Stories Told Through Art

After travelling over 30 countries with my art, I still can’t believe this is my job! Each time I witness two souls commit to each other in this magnificent way I just feel complete.

You are ready to craft your bound

Beautiful souls – Just click the button below and let‘s exchange about your ideas, however vage or concrete they may be yet.

I always reply within 48 hours!