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Michal and Patrycja came all the way from Poland w

Michal and Patrycja came all the way from Poland with their families to get married in Rome. Their wedding took place at the Polish Embassy in Rome, and these photos were taken across different days, in the city and on the beach in Anzio. I had the chance to photograph their happy days here in Italy: the celebrations in Borghese Gardens, the joy on their faces during the sunset photoshoot, the uninvited dog who somehow fit perfectly into the frame, and so many other small, lovely details that I know I will remember for many years.

What stayed with me most was their warmth. Michal and Patrycja reminded me how beautiful it is to build a family that feels welcoming, kind, and full of life, and how important it is to have supportive family members standing behind every decision a couple makes.

I am also so happy that, during the photoshoot, I could show the inner child still living in their souls. The playful looks, the running, the laughter, the way they allowed themselves to be completely present with each other. Those are the moments I love the most. As a wedding photographer in Rome, I will never get bored of meeting such lovely people and photographing their candid, natural moments. I’ll never forget how strongly we hugged each other just before saying goodbye. They invited me to Poland and wanted to welcome me there as their friend.

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A little life lately, on film 🎞️ In this post, yo

A little life lately, on film 🎞️

In this post, you’ll find the usual small encounters, the evening sun that made me smile, a few quiet details that caught my eye while traveling across Italy for shoots, and one photo from my small accident, taken while getting stitches on my foot. The same accident also forced me to learn the very humble art of sitting down to take a shower.

Nothing grand. Just little traces of these days.

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I had barely stepped into the garden at Denise and

I had barely stepped into the garden at Denise and James’ villa in Cefalù, before I’d even taken the lens cap off, and the very first question they asked me was: “Would you like a beer?” In that Sicilian heat, the only correct answer was yes. Obviously. It would have been culturally rude not to. Denise and James came from Ireland with their beautiful little family, a villa full of love, and one tiny princess who very clearly had no intention of letting the bride get all the attention. After the ceremony at the villa, we headed down to the centre of Cefalù for a little walk and some sunset portraits by the sea.

I photographed the day on both digital and 35mm film, but as usual, the analogue photos arrive first because I like making myself emotional before doing the serious editing work. The whole family was so kind to me from the first minute, and I know I’ll always remember this wedding with a very big smile.

Cefalù, Irish warmth, Sicilian heat, cold beer, family chaos, and a little bit of film magic. Not a bad day to be a wedding photographer in Sicily.

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When the bride is the deejay of her own wedding, y

When the bride is the deejay of her own wedding, you know the day is going to have its own rhythm.

Madeline did exactly that.

I photographed those moments first at the Tuk Tuk Bar, then later at Vista Rooftop, and they became some of my favourite parts of the whole day. There is something beautiful about a bride who does not just live the day, but also shapes its energy.

Madeline and Josh’s wedding in Rome refused to stay in one place, or even in one mood. The ceremony, the celebrations, the little pauses, the drinks, the music, the rooftop, the streets of Rome. Everything moved, and somehow that movement made the whole day feel even more alive.
Not a wedding trapped in one room, not a celebration waiting politely for the next formal moment. Just music, friends, family, Rome, and a day that felt completely theirs. I think this is why I love slightly unconventional weddings so much. The ceremony can happen in one place, the drinks somewhere else, the party on a rooftop, the best moments somewhere in between. A wedding does not need to follow one strict shape to be meaningful. Sometimes it becomes even more memorable when it moves through the city like a story.

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From the very first message Marielle and Alan sent

From the very first message Marielle and Alan sent me about their elopement in Spello, one thing was clear. “We’re not camera shy, but we don’t want to be in crowds on our special day. That’s why we chose Spello.” That sentence shaped everything. We planned the morning around quiet streets, soft light, empty corners and the kind of slow walk that almost feels made for film photography. Nothing too polished. Nothing rushed. Just time, texture, light and the feeling of a small Umbrian town becoming part of their story. The rain delayed us a little at the beginning, but maybe that was part of the mood too. Afterward, the day unfolded beautifully. They read their vows to each other on the balcony of the house where they were staying, surrounded by the calm of Spello. Then we walked through town together.

Narrow streets, flowers everywhere, shadows on old stone walls, coffee, gelato, little pauses, long conversations. The kind of day where every small imperfection made the memory feel more alive. Marielle is American, Alan is Mexican, and they live in Mexico City. So naturally, our conversations moved between Italy and Mexico, differences and similarities, food, cities, habits, light and the feeling of belonging somewhere far from where you were born. As a film wedding photographer in Italy, this is something I often think about. Film has a way of holding these in between moments differently. It does not just record how something looked. It keeps a trace of how it felt. The pace, the softness, the grain, the waiting, the little uncertainty. And honestly, I think that is a very lucky way to live 🎞️

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A little town just outside Rome, two people who tr

A little town just outside Rome, two people who travelled from Ireland to make their dream happen, and a day that felt intimate, gentle, and full of meaning. This elopement in Tivoli started at the beautiful Comune di Tivoli, then continued through the quiet streets of the town, with a mix of digital and 35mm film photographs. Tivoli has this special kind of charm: close to Rome, but slower, softer, and perfect for couples who want something romantic without feeling too staged.

The energy of this young couple was honestly amazing. They were so easy to collaborate with, simply having fun, being themselves, and trusting my lead without ever turning the day into something complicated. At one point, I wanted to take a few photos of them with sunglasses, but the bride didn’t have any with her. My assistant offered hers, and the bride happily went along with it. No bridezilla energy here, only an easygoing bride, a relaxed groom, and two people fully enjoying their day. As a wedding photographer, that kind of openness makes everything feel lighter, more natural, and much more alive. It was such a pleasure to photograph these two on their special day and to be part of a chapter they came all the way to Italy to live.

For couples dreaming of an elopement near Rome, Tivoli is a beautiful little secret.

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For couples looking for a documentary wedding phot

For couples looking for a documentary wedding photographer in Italy, my work begins with a simple idea: your wedding day should feel lived, not staged. Over the years, I have photographed couples who came to Italy from many different corners of the world. Some walked with me through the quiet streets of Rome at sunrise. Some chose the sea light of Sicily. Some celebrated in old villas, small villages, family tables, hotel rooms, churches, gardens and streets that were never meant to become a set. That is exactly what I love. As a candid wedding photographer in Italy, I look for the life between the planned moments. The hand held while crossing a street. The nervous laugh before the ceremony. The veil caught by the wind. The espresso after the vows. The parents trying not to cry. The city continuing around you, as if nothing extraordinary is happening, while something unforgettable is happening.

I’m excited for the weddings waiting for me in Tuscany, Sicily, Rome and beyond. Different landscapes, different rhythms, different stories, but always the same intention: honest, natural and documentary wedding photography for couples who want to remember how it really felt.

No heavy posing. No fake moments. Just your story, photographed quietly across Italy.

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From the very first message Marielle and Alan sent

From the very first message Marielle and Alan sent me about their elopement in Spello, one thing was clear. “We’re not camera shy, but we don’t want to be in crowds on our special day. That’s why we chose Spello.” So we planned our morning around that feeling: quiet streets, soft light, empty corners, and the kind of slow walk that lets a place become part of the story. The rain delayed us a little at the beginning, but maybe that was also part of the magic. The rest of the day unfolded beautifully. They read their vows to each other on the balcony of the house where they were staying, surrounded by the calm of this little Umbrian town. Then we started walking through Spello together.

Narrow streets, flowers everywhere, shadows on old stone walls, coffee, gelato, little pauses, long conversations. Nothing rushed, nothing forced. Just the two of them, in a town that felt like it was gently holding the day for them. Marielle is American, Alan is Mexican, and they live in Mexico City. So naturally, our conversations moved between Italy and Mexico, differences and similarities, food, cities, habits, light, and the feeling of belonging somewhere far from where you were born. As an elopement photographer in Spello and Italy, this is something I often think about while photographing international couples. The idea of being a citizen of the world. Of carrying home with you. Of finding beauty in places that are not yours, and somehow making them yours for a little while.
And honestly, I think that is a very lucky way to live.

I photographed this Spello elopement with both digital and 35mm film cameras. In this post, you’re seeing the digital photographs. The analog ones will come later.

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This passionate couple, full of life, got married

This passionate couple, full of life, got married just outside Rome, at @relaisvillalina in Ronciglione, with @silviajacopinievent ‘s flawless planning bringing every detail together beautifully. Hande and Matteo live in Paris, but their wedding felt truly international, with guests arriving from all over Europe, different languages floating through the air, and everyone coming together with the same energy: to celebrate, dance, laugh, and be fully present.

I was there for the full wedding day, from the very beginning until late into the night, and that is always one of my favorite parts of photographing a wedding. You get to see people slowly transform through the day. The calm of the morning, the emotions before the ceremony, the wild joy after the vows, the softness during dinner, and then the moment when everyone completely lets go on the dance floor. During the bride’s preparation, we had a small 15-minute window to create some bridal boudoir images, before I switched to the groom’s room and photographed him with his fellas, as you may have already seen in my previous analogue post from this wedding. After they read their vows to each other, the rings were passed through the hands of all their guests before finally reaching the couple around the neck of their dog. It was one of the sweetest details I have ever photographed. There are so many moments from this day that stayed with me. The mothers dancing together. The groom trying the wedding cake from the bride’s skin. The way everyone moved between tenderness and pure celebration so naturally. As a wedding photographer in Rome, I love documenting weddings where different cultures, languages, and stories meet in one place. This is exactly why I love candid wedding photography: the real gestures, the unexpected details, the slightly chaotic beauty of people being completely themselves.

Here are a few fragments from a wedding day that felt alive from beginning to end.

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