Timeless and emotional wedding photographer in Zurich and Switzerland, capturing real moments and elegant details.
Engagement Photography
Engagement and couple photographer in Zurich, Lake Zurich, and the Swiss Alps — perfect for romantic sessions and proposals.
Family Photography
Family photographer in Zurich and Switzerland, creating natural lifestyle images full of genuine connection and relaxed moments.
Maternity Photography
Maternity photographer in Zurich and Switzerland, capturing soft, intimate moments in a timeless and natural style.
Portrait Photography
Portrait photographer in Zurich and Switzerland for individuals, creatives, and personal branding.
MARIIA IAKUPOVA
Hello! I am happy to welcome you on my website.
I am a professional photographer based in Zurich, Switzerland. I specialize in wedding photography, engagement sessions, elopements, and family photography across Zurich and all of Switzerland. My focus is on capturing real emotions, natural moments, and timeless images that reflect your story in an honest and beautiful way.
I believe photography is always a dialogue, so if sincerity is also important for you, then we are on the same wave.
About
My photography isn’t about perfection — it’s about real life, love and genuine emotions.
Philosophy
We change every day — our bodies, our minds, our feelings, and our connections with the world. I want to pause time in my photographs, capturing you as you are today, so these real, fleeting moments can be remembered forever.
Please write to me about your idea for the shoot, and I will get back to you as soon as possible
Clients choose me as their photographer in Zurich because of my calm approach, attention to detail, and ability to make people feel comfortable in front of the camera.
I work in a natural, documentary-inspired style, focusing on genuine emotions rather than stiff posing. My sessions are carefully guided but never forced, so your photos look effortless and real.
I photograph both local and international clients across Switzerland, including Zurich, Luzern, and the Swiss Alps.
Locations
I am available for photo sessions in Zurich, Lake Zurich, throughout Switzerland, and destination shoots in the Swiss Alps.
CLIENT REVIEWS
Mariia was absolutely incredible as our wedding photographer. From the very beginning, she made us feel completely comfortable and at ease in front of the camera, which made such a difference throughout the day. Her guidance was natural, warm, and never forced, and she captured so many beautiful, genuine moments between us, our family, and our friends. The final photos turned out even better than we could have imagined. They are elegant, emotional, and full of life, and she managed to capture both the big moments and all the small details that made the day so special. On top of that, she was highly professional, responsive, and wonderful to work with from start to finish. We are incredibly happy that we chose Mariia, and we would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, kind, and truly exceptional photographer.
JUAN AGUIRRE
Maria is absolutely amazing! She’s incredibly responsive, highly professional, and always encouraging. Her work is truly beautiful. We took our engagement photos with her, and she made us feel comfortable right from the start. She has an incredible eye for finding stunning photo opportunities in places I would’ve never imagined. I will definitely book her again and wholeheartedly recommend her to everyone!
KATJA LEITNER
Maria took the train to Straubing, Germany to photograph my daughter's wedding. She was professional, well dressed and blended in so well with the crowd that I was asked if she was a family friend :). Her photos were amazing! Photos were natural, artistics and emotional over 3 ceremonies. She worked tirelessly and was always smiling. Her turnaround was so much quicker than we imagined. I put together photo books for the family and they turned out amazing as the photos were all pre-edited and pre-selected for us. Thank you so much Maria! I highly recommend her for both wedding and engagement photos (she did both for us!).
ARIANE MAY
Wir haben im September 2025 geheiratet und hatten das grosse Glück, dass Mariia unsere Hochzeit fotografisch begleitet hat. Wir haben wunderschöne Fotos innerhalb weniger Tage von ihr erhalten - herzlichen Dank nochmals für diese unglaublich schnelle & tolle Arbeit! Mariia kam uns & unseren Gästen am Tag selbst wie eine Freundin vor, sie war super angenehm und herzlich, hat uns/alle Gäste/Location/tolle Momente sehr schön eingefangen und war in der gesamten Kommunikation schnell, freundlich & professionell. Wir würden jederzeit wieder mit ihr arbeiten und empfehlen sie von Herzen weiter!
SUSANNE
Wir haben es bisher kein bisschen bereut Mariia ausgewählt zu haben! Wir hatten Spass, sie hatte tolle Ideen und ist auch auf unsere Ideen und Wünsche eingegangen. Wir würden es immer wieder genau so machen. Wir können Mariia nur wärmstens weiter empfehlen! Einfach toll! Danke Mariia
ELAINE YEW
Wir haben Mariia als unsere Hochzeitsgotografin gebucht und sind begeistert von ihr und ihrer Arbeit. Dank ihrer offenen und lustigen Art, haben wir uns beim Fotografieren sehr wohl gefühlt, was dann auch auf den Fotos zu sehen war. Sie hatte tolle Fotoideen und konnte uns mit Anweisungen helfen, sehr natürlich auf den Fotos zu wirken. Die Fotos sind wunderschön geworden und wir haben bereits unzählige Komplimente dafür bekommen. Vielen Dank Mariia!
