Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about working with Matej Kolaković – photographer and videographer in Ljubljana, Slovenia, since 2010. Can't find your answer? Write to info@matejkolakovic.com or call +386 40 539 984 – you'll get a reply and a quote within 24 hours.
General
Who is Matej Kolaković?
A professional photographer and videographer based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, shooting since 2010 (16+ years). He runs Lightspark Studio in Ljubljana-Črnuče and lectures photography at the Faculty of Applied Social Studies (FUDŠ) in Ljubljana. His clients come from Slovenia, the EU, China and the USA.
A professional photographer and videographer based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, shooting since 2010 (16+ years). He runs Lightspark Studio in Ljubljana-Črnuče and lectures photography at the Faculty of Applied Social Studies (FUDŠ) in Ljubljana. His clients come from Slovenia, the EU, China and the USA.
What services do you offer?
Event and concert photography, conferences (photo + video), business and LinkedIn portraits, family and maternity portraits, weddings and elopements, advertising and product photography, real estate and architecture, nature and landscape photography, video production and podcast recording in the studio.
Event and concert photography, conferences (photo + video), business and LinkedIn portraits, family and maternity portraits, weddings and elopements, advertising and product photography, real estate and architecture, nature and landscape photography, video production and podcast recording in the studio.
Where do you work?
Based in Ljubljana – shooting in Ljubljana, Kranj, Gorenjska and all of Slovenia, and abroad in Italy, Austria and Croatia. Recent shoots include Venice, Lake Bled and Postojna Cave.
Based in Ljubljana – shooting in Ljubljana, Kranj, Gorenjska and all of Slovenia, and abroad in Italy, Austria and Croatia. Recent shoots include Venice, Lake Bled and Postojna Cave.
Who are some of your clients?
Dalai Lama, Cankarjev dom, European Parliament, Publicis, Sparkasse, Lidl, ExxonMobil, Ljubljanske mlekarne, NLB, Telekom, Spar, BKS, Hofer, Mercator and T-Mobile. See all clients.
Dalai Lama, Cankarjev dom, European Parliament, Publicis, Sparkasse, Lidl, ExxonMobil, Ljubljanske mlekarne, NLB, Telekom, Spar, BKS, Hofer, Mercator and T-Mobile. See all clients.
Do you work in English?
Yes. Matej works in Slovenian and English and regularly works with international clients from the EU, China and the USA.
Yes. Matej works in Slovenian and English and regularly works with international clients from the EU, China and the USA.
Do you also shoot video?
Yes. Video production for brands and events, photo + video coverage of conferences with the Lightspark Team, and podcast recording at Lightspark Studio. Video is priced on request – quote within 24 hours.
Yes. Video production for brands and events, photo + video coverage of conferences with the Lightspark Team, and podcast recording at Lightspark Studio. Video is priced on request – quote within 24 hours.
Prices
How much does a photographer in Ljubljana cost?
Current prices (all + VAT): business / LinkedIn portrait 120 € (3 edited photos) · family photo shoot 150–290 € · wedding from 750 € · elopement from 550 € · event 2 hours 290 €, 4 hours 550 € · real estate from 390 € · product photos for online shops 15 € per photo. Advertising, video, team portraits and maternity shoots are priced on request.
Current prices (all + VAT): business / LinkedIn portrait 120 € (3 edited photos) · family photo shoot 150–290 € · wedding from 750 € · elopement from 550 € · event 2 hours 290 €, 4 hours 550 € · real estate from 390 € · product photos for online shops 15 € per photo. Advertising, video, team portraits and maternity shoots are priced on request.
Why are some services priced on request?
Because the price depends on the scope – number of hours, people, locations and photos. Send the type of shoot, date and location and you'll receive an exact quote within 24 hours.
Because the price depends on the scope – number of hours, people, locations and photos. Send the type of shoot, date and location and you'll receive an exact quote within 24 hours.
Are prices shown with or without VAT?
All prices on this website are without VAT; VAT is added on the invoice.
All prices on this website are without VAT; VAT is added on the invoice.
Booking & delivery
How do I book a shoot?
1) Send an inquiry to info@matejkolakovic.com or call +386 40 539 984 with the type of shoot, date, location and number of people or hours. 2) You receive a quote within 24 hours. 3) We confirm the date and shoot. You can also use the contact page.
1) Send an inquiry to info@matejkolakovic.com or call +386 40 539 984 with the type of shoot, date, location and number of people or hours. 2) You receive a quote within 24 hours. 3) We confirm the date and shoot. You can also use the contact page.
How far in advance should I book?
For weddings, 6–12 months in advance. For portraits, events and commercial shoots, send your preferred date and you'll get availability and a quote within 24 hours.
For weddings, 6–12 months in advance. For portraits, events and commercial shoots, send your preferred date and you'll get availability and a quote within 24 hours.
How fast do I get the photos?
Portraits: a few days to one week. Events: 3–5 days. Weddings: 4–8 weeks.
Portraits: a few days to one week. Events: 3–5 days. Weddings: 4–8 weeks.
What do I receive?
Professionally edited photos in high resolution, in colour and black-and-white versions.
Professionally edited photos in high resolution, in colour and black-and-white versions.
Portraits & LinkedIn headshots
Do you offer LinkedIn headshots in a studio?
Yes. Corporate and LinkedIn headshots are shot at Lightspark Studio, Brnčičeva ulica 31, 1231 Ljubljana-Črnuče. A business / LinkedIn portrait costs 120 € + VAT and includes 3 edited photos. You choose your favourite photos right after the shoot and receive them within a few days to a week.
Yes. Corporate and LinkedIn headshots are shot at Lightspark Studio, Brnčičeva ulica 31, 1231 Ljubljana-Črnuče. A business / LinkedIn portrait costs 120 € + VAT and includes 3 edited photos. You choose your favourite photos right after the shoot and receive them within a few days to a week.
Can you photograph our whole team?
Yes – team and corporate portraits in the studio or on location at your company. The price depends on the number of people; request a quote and you'll get it within 24 hours.
Yes – team and corporate portraits in the studio or on location at your company. The price depends on the number of people; request a quote and you'll get it within 24 hours.
Do you offer family and maternity portraits?
Yes. A family photo shoot costs 150–290 € + VAT; maternity portraits are priced on request. Shoots take place in the studio or on location. See portraits.
Yes. A family photo shoot costs 150–290 € + VAT; maternity portraits are priced on request. Shoots take place in the studio or on location. See portraits.
Can I choose the photos myself?
Yes. With portrait sessions you choose your photos right after the shoot, together with the photographer.
Yes. With portrait sessions you choose your photos right after the shoot, together with the photographer.
Events & conferences
Do you cover conferences and corporate events?
Yes. Conferences and corporate events are covered in photo and video by the Lightspark Team – for example the Global Hearth Summit 2025 in Ljubljana, covered across 14 locations. See events.
Yes. Conferences and corporate events are covered in photo and video by the Lightspark Team – for example the Global Hearth Summit 2025 in Ljubljana, covered across 14 locations. See events.
How much does event photography cost?
2 hours 290 € + VAT, 4 hours 550 € + VAT. Longer and multi-day events, and video, are priced on request.
2 hours 290 € + VAT, 4 hours 550 € + VAT. Longer and multi-day events, and video, are priced on request.
When do we receive event photos?
Within 3–5 days, professionally edited and in high resolution.
Within 3–5 days, professionally edited and in high resolution.
Do you photograph concerts and cultural events?
Yes – concerts, festivals and cultural events, for clients such as Cankarjev dom.
Yes – concerts, festivals and cultural events, for clients such as Cankarjev dom.
Weddings & elopements
How much does a wedding photographer cost?
Wedding photography starts at 750 € + VAT; elopements start at 550 € + VAT. See weddings.
Wedding photography starts at 750 € + VAT; elopements start at 550 € + VAT. See weddings.
Do you travel for weddings – Lake Bled, Italy, Austria, Croatia?
Yes. Matej photographs weddings at Lake Bled, in Ljubljana and across Slovenia, and abroad in Italy, Austria and Croatia – recently also in Venice.
Yes. Matej photographs weddings at Lake Bled, in Ljubljana and across Slovenia, and abroad in Italy, Austria and Croatia – recently also in Venice.
What is an elopement?
An intimate wedding for just the couple or a few guests – for example at Lake Bled. Elopement photography starts at 550 € + VAT.
An intimate wedding for just the couple or a few guests – for example at Lake Bled. Elopement photography starts at 550 € + VAT.
How far in advance should we book our wedding?
6–12 months in advance, especially for summer dates.
6–12 months in advance, especially for summer dates.
When do we receive our wedding photos?
The full edited gallery is delivered in 4–8 weeks, in colour and black-and-white.
The full edited gallery is delivered in 4–8 weeks, in colour and black-and-white.
Advertising & product photography
How much do product photos for an online shop cost?
15 € + VAT per photo, professionally edited and in high resolution.
15 € + VAT per photo, professionally edited and in high resolution.
Do you shoot advertising campaigns?
Yes – advertising and commercial photography for brands and agencies, at Lightspark Studio or on location. Campaigns are priced on request; quote within 24 hours. See advertising.
Yes – advertising and commercial photography for brands and agencies, at Lightspark Studio or on location. Campaigns are priced on request; quote within 24 hours. See advertising.
Real estate & architecture
How much does real estate photography cost?
From 390 € + VAT.
From 390 € + VAT.
What do you photograph?
Homes, apartments, offices, hotels, company headquarters and architecture – for real estate agencies, developers, architects and companies in Ljubljana and all of Slovenia. See real estate.
Homes, apartments, offices, hotels, company headquarters and architecture – for real estate agencies, developers, architects and companies in Ljubljana and all of Slovenia. See real estate.
Studio & workshops
Do you have a photo studio?
Yes – Lightspark Studio, Brnčičeva ulica 31, 1231 Ljubljana-Črnuče, a photo and podcast studio for headshots, portraits, products and video. More at lightspark.si.
Yes – Lightspark Studio, Brnčičeva ulica 31, 1231 Ljubljana-Črnuče, a photo and podcast studio for headshots, portraits, products and video. More at lightspark.si.
Do you teach photography?
Yes. Matej believes knowledge and experience are worth passing on, so he accepted an invitation to teach at the Faculty of Applied Social Studies (FUDŠ) in Ljubljana, where he lectures the courses "Fotografija in računalniška grafika" (Photography and Computer Graphics) and "Mediji in komuniciranje" (Media and Communication), and runs photography workshops.
Yes. Matej believes knowledge and experience are worth passing on, so he accepted an invitation to teach at the Faculty of Applied Social Studies (FUDŠ) in Ljubljana, where he lectures the courses "Fotografija in računalniška grafika" (Photography and Computer Graphics) and "Mediji in komuniciranje" (Media and Communication), and runs photography workshops.
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