I've never quite fit into a single box and I've never felt the need to. My love for photography grew out of a lifelong curiosity: for people, for places, for the details most overlook. I see the world through colour, texture, sound, shadow, and emotion collecting moments the way I collect stories, books, and the occasional vintage find from an early morning European market stall.
Whether I’m photographing a summer wedding in Puglia or a quiet ceremony in the Adelaide Hills, my focus remains the same: honest storytelling, refined details, and the atmosphere that makes your day uniquely yours. My work blends texture, emotion, and fashion-forward simplicity, capturing the kind of images that feel lived-in and artfully truthful.
A Polish Heart with an Australian Home Base. A Photographer Who Blends Art Direction, Emotion & Intention.
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About Evelina Katarzynski
Adelaide Wedding Photographer
My art is all about the juxtaposition of modern editorial with unpolished, unexpected visuals. I’m inspired by hands-on, analog formats, details, and the world around us. I'm intuitive and discern when to direct and keep you present, and when to allow the emotional moments of the day to unfold naturally with minimal interference.
unpolished editorial
When we work together, you’re not just hiring a photographer, but a creative partner. I love to incorporate styling and direction to bring your story to life with intention and romance. We’ll meet ahead of time to talk about your vision, your relationship, and your style so you know what to expect on the day with plenty of room for spontaneous moments to unfold.
I find myself constantly enamoured by humans. The way we create pretty things for those we love, the way we hold each other when walking on a busy street, the way our eyes naturally fall on the other's smile every time it appears. We sing, we dance, we embrace, we laugh. And it's these moments of unabashed love that I love to capture.
I strive to create imagery that will both pull at the heart strings and make you want to relive the party. My style is inspired by romantic and authentic moments captured in a timeless and artful way. The most important thing to me is that you have the most stress free, enjoyable day possible. I aim to capture the grand romantic moments, along with the fleeting glances, and all of the emotions in-between.
I care about what makes you — you
After picking up a camera in 2014 and falling in love with capturing urban abstracts, I turned to film photography which further developed my love of the nostalgic colour palettes that influence my work to this day. As I developed my skillset and grew in confidence, my subject matter transformed from architectural lines to starry-eyed lovers. When I look back at my old work, I think how much more impactful my photographs could have been if I had incorporated human storytelling that I bring to my imagery now. I'm proud to say that I do what I love and I am so grateful to serve my clients.
My sToRy
Adelaide wedding photographer travelling across Australia and Europe
My work is for couples who care about design and emotion in equal measure.
I create for couples with taste who see their wedding as a creative expression of who they are.
for me, luxury is about being fully present in a moment that’s uniquely yours.
Mekha + kiran Antony
"There is a certain magic to the way you capture moments."
"It was so incredibly special to go through the wedding gallery and to look back at all the photos and memories from our big day. We can't tell you enough how talented you are, there is a certain magic to the way you capture moments."
Katrina + Alex Kolberg
"Her work speaks for itself – it is absolutely spectacular."
“We had the pleasure of having Evelina capture our wedding. She was so attentive without making her presence feel inorganic. She did her work seamlessly and her work speaks for itself, it is spectacular. My wife and I are so happy with her service."
lyn + ray
"You can’t ask for a more kind, beautiful, & calm soul to spend your day with."
"Evelina captured the moments perfectly and was so attentive. She's relaxed yet very professional and she seems like a person who could work with anyone and make even the most nervous and awkward person feel comfortable and at ease. Thank you Evelina. I’m so happy she was the one who captured my day each step of the way.”
Theodora + Kyle Ryan
"We will treasure these photos for the rest of our lives."
"From the first meeting, we felt calm & confident knowing that she understood what we wanted. She made us feel comfortable throughout our portraits and captured moments of organic and genuine love. We will treasure these photos for the rest of our lives.”
olivia + shaun papworth
"I couldn’t have asked for anything more."
"Evelina perfectly captured our wedding day and exceeded all our expectations! I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you so much Evelina, we will treasure our beautiful photos forever."
Raelke + Adam Troyn
"Seeing the images immediately transported us back to the day."
“Evelina was our wedding photographer and my husband and I can’t recommend her highly enough. She is professional, easy to work with and we were so impressed with the way she saw and captured the day. The final images are stunning."
I'm based in Adelaide, Australia, but absolutely love to travel and frequently service weddings all around Australia. I will happily reach you anywhere in the world to capture the story of your wedding day. Nothing excites me more than the opportunity to capture a destination wedding in a new, unexplored corner of the globe. I'm on a mission of eternal summer, so my Australian season runs from October to April and I then follow the UV and my Polish ancestry to Europe from May to September.
WHERE ARE YOU BASED? Do you travel?
what's your approach on the day?
My approach to the wedding day is very relaxed and spontaneous. I aim to capture the main moments in an organic way, documenting what happens in front of me without changing the normal course of the events. I will support you when a bit more direction is needed and will give recommendations when necessary. This way, I can make sure to give you back memories that are as close to reality as possible, but with a special attention to angles and lighting.
what should we expect to receive?
The wedding galleries I deliver are usually a candid reportage of the day, including the most important moments alongside some editorial highlights. I love to focus on emotions and human interaction, as well as on the details and those scenes that speak on the feeling of the day. I always make sure to have the must-shots (including formal portraits and group pictures) as well as more creative and imperfect captures.
WHAT iS YOUR TURNAROUND TIME?
The short answer would be: all the time that it's needed. I always make sure to deliver a selection of highlights within one month from the wedding date, so that you have pictures to share with your friends and family right after. I'll then work on the full gallery making sure to give every shot the attention it deserves, to deliver a high-quality result. Average delivery time for weddings is 3 months.
Even if I'm capable of handling events on my own, having a second shooter is always a great benefit. It allows me to capture more photographs and get different angles of the same moments, such as both your getting ready, close ups as well as wide angles, action and reactions, especially during first look, vows, speeches. For events with more than 100 guests, and if the bride and groom are not getting ready in the same location, a second shooter is required.
do we need a second shooter?
CAN WE CHOOSE OUR PICTURES?
As a professional photographer I believe in the power of storytelling, and the selection the final images and curation of your gallery is a huge part of my job. Trust me, your really don't want to spend days going through 5000+ photos shot on a wedding day... let me (and my well-trained eyes) do it! I will deliver a complete gallery which perfectly tells your whole day, from the beginning to the end, including every moment that counts.
CAN we PRINT THE photographs?
Of course, I'd love for you to print your favourite photos! You can easily order photos prints through your online gallery. Alternatively, if you'd prefer to use a third party service, you're able to download all of your images in high resolution reading for printing with your chosen supplier.
DO YOU offer instalments?
Yes, absolutely! Get in touch to find out more and to arrange a payment plan.
Do you have vendors you recommend?
Over the years, I've been lucky enough to work with some of the best wedding vendors across Australia. I have listed my stand out vendors in my Wedding Guide which you will receive shortly after securing your date with me. If you would like a specific recommendations I'd be more than happy to send some suggestions through upon booking. You can also see vendor and planning suggestions over on the blog.
Do you have vendors you recommend?
DO YOU offer instalments?
can we print the photographs?
CAN WE CHOOSE OUR PICTURES?
do we need a second shooter?
WHAT iS YOUR TURNAROUND TIME?
what should we expect to receive?
what's your approach on the day?
WHERE ARE YOU BASED? Do you travel?