The Ibiza Photographer
Photographer
The Ibiza Photographer is a studio founded by husband and wife Youri and Avieta Claessens, with Youri as principal photographer. Their style is editorial and documentary, with natural light, for weddings and elopements in Ibiza and the Balearics.
What they do
The Ibiza Photographer is a small studio founded by Youri and Avieta Claessens, a married couple. Youri is the principal photographer and shoots the weddings. Avieta leads the creative direction and looks after couples before and after the day. Larger weddings can be covered by Youri together with an associate team.
They split their time between the Netherlands and Ibiza. On the island they list Ibiza Town, Santa Eulària, Sant Josep, Sant Antoni and Santa Gertrudis. They also take weddings on Formentera, Mallorca and Menorca, and selected destinations further away.
Their style
They describe their work as editorial and documentary, built on natural light and unscripted moments. Their working rule is "moments, not hours". In practice they observe rather than direct, and aim to stay out of the flow of the day. Youri pairs wide landscape frames of the island with close, candid pictures of people.
Weddings in Ibiza
Their portfolio shows weddings at Ibiza venues and private villas. These include Ca Na Xica, Agroturismo Xereca, Can Caterina, Experimental Beach, Elixir, La Escollera, Cotton Beach, Hacienda Na Xamena and Pure House. On Formentera they show a wedding at Es Molí de Sal. Their range runs from small elopements to large villa weddings. If you are planning a small ceremony, see our elopement timeline.
Languages
Between them they speak 6 languages. Youri speaks English, Dutch and German. Avieta speaks French, Serbian and Swiss German. This helps with group photos at international weddings, where they can talk to family members in their own language.
Good to know
Prices are not published on their site, so ask for a quote. Because the couple divide their year between 2 countries, confirm early that Youri will be on the island for your date.
Questions
Is The Ibiza Photographer based on the island?
Partly. Youri and Avieta Claessens say they split their time between the Netherlands and Ibiza. They photograph weddings across Ibiza and are available for Formentera, Mallorca, Menorca and selected destinations abroad, so ask early whether they are on the island for your date.
Which languages do they speak?
Between them they cover 6 languages. Youri speaks English, Dutch and German, and Avieta adds French, Serbian and Swiss German. They use this to guide family and friends in their own language during group and guest photos.
Will Youri photograph our wedding himself?
You can book Youri as lead photographer, or book him with the studio's associate team. The site says the approach and editing are the same either way, under Youri's direction as principal photographer.
How much does The Ibiza Photographer cost?
Prices are not published on their website. Send an enquiry through their contact page with your date, venue and guest numbers to receive a quote. Mention whether you want Youri alone or with the associate team, as that will shape the offer.
