Intimate Italian Wedding in Gallipoli

Steve & Keshia are two talented wedding photographers from Australia who celebrated their intimate Italian wedding in Gallipoli. Gallipoli is a beautiful historical coastal town located in Southern Italy. It provided the perfect backdrop and environment for this small and intimate gathering. I felt very honoured to have had the invite from them to document their special day. When I first met Steve and Keshias,  it became very apparent that they had a very tight knit family dynamic and would include their children in their nuptials.  They had chosen a 16th century castle called Castello di Caprarica in Tricase for the whole family to stay and to host their wedding reception at. They had their ceremony at the beautiful castle in Gallipoli. It was clear from the very beginning of the day, family was an intergral part of their lives, from Keshia’s sister making her wedding dress, to the breastfeeding mid ceremony. Capturing this family element was something that I cherish and reaffirms why I love documenting stories like this time and time again. It felt special to be included in this day.

Ceremony Venue: Castello di Gallipoli 

Preparation & Reception Venue: Castello di Caprarica

Stunning Wedding at La Badia Di Orvieto

Cindy and Jason chose to have their stunning wedding at La Badia Di Orvieto. I must say, this may be one of the most beautiful venues I have ever had the pleasure of photographing.  I travel to Italy quite a bit for weddings, visiting different regions and venues. Umbria is a beautiful part of Italy, known for its medieval hilltop towns, thick forests and of course, wine. La Badia Di Orvieto is located amongst endless vineyards and olive trees and it set the perfect romantic tone for their wedding. They chose this venue after not being able to find the perfect one back home and they brought their closest friends and family with them to witness their “I do’s” under the famous arch. Every moment from start to finish was a pleasure to capture. From a dramatic ceremony entrance to emotional speeches, followed by an amazing first dance to The Zorba into a wild party to end things off, this wedding was a pleasure to take part in.

Venue: La Badia Di Orvieto

Cindy’s Dress: Pallas Couture

Cindy’s Veil: Roman & French

Planning: Wiskow and White

I always look forward to returning to places that inspire me. Iceland is one of those places that offers up raw natural beauty, even after many years of traveling there for personal and professional reasons. Lucas and Jess decided on a very intimate Iceland elopement and I was thrilled to be able to join them.

Lucas and Jess experienced the wild beauty that Iceland had to offer when they traveled there on their first holiday together 4 years ago. Lucas has family ties to Iceland and grew up visiting many times and so the country holds extra special meaning for him, and now them. Lucas and Jess were contemplating with the idea of getting married somewhere exotic or having a big family wedding, and they just couldn’t settle on how they wanted to celebrate their relationship in a personal way, as well as including all their friends and family who are so important to them.  Lucas suggested to Jess that perhaps they could have a quiet and small personal commitment in Iceland that they could have just to themselves in an intimate setting, and then a big party back in Melbourne to celebrate with their nearest and dearest. Immediately it felt like this ticked all the boxes for them and they didn’t look back from there.

Lucas and Jess live in Australia, so flying over to Iceland was quite a journey, but one that would prove to be worthwhile. Morning preparations took place in a cool and contemporary space set in the hills in Vík.

The ceremony took place on a cliff outside of Vík. The plan for where to have the ceremony changed, as Lucas expressed wanting something more intimate and special, away from the crowds of the black sand beaches. Jess’s parents looked on as Lucas and Jess exchanged personal vows to one another. The ceremony was deeply meaningful and poignant. When there were no words left to say, the family took to a heartfelt embrace before taking a moment to take in the landscape and really relish the moment. To be standing on the outside watching in on this special moment was unforgettable.

We made our departure to the waterfalls close by to spend some alone time. What is Iceland without some magical moments near some powerful waterfalls! The real adventure however came when Lucas and Jess, true adventurers at heart, wanted to bolt over to the Southern Eastern coastline to have some photos taken at the breathtaking Stokksnes. While we watched the clouds roll in, we made our way out, with Vestrahorn mountain behind us, making for an unreal setting. The remainder of the day, we spent exploring the beauty the South coast had to offer, from mountains and open ranges to the mossy lava fields. Ending the day with the midnight sun, some familiar furry friends joined us as the ultimate send off.

Emma and Matt chose to have a Tuscan Castle Wedding in a small town called Fiesole, which is a beautiful ancient town, nestled on a hillside, just outside of Florence. We headed out the day before their celebration for a portrait session around the village. It was great getting to know both Emma and Matt on a personal level before their big day. They chose the stunning venue, Castello Di Vincigliata, which has a natural and historic beauty to it. This appealed to them because it wouldn’t require much decor which in turn,  allowed the focus to remain on the celebration with their friends and family.  Under the Tuscan sun, Emma’s oldest school friend led the ceremony. Becoming an important part in Emma and Matt’s life, when they heard the words on the day, it made it that much more special to them. Their wedding was a true reflection of them as a couple, personal and thoughtful, with  many laughs in between. From the day before, hosting a pizza party for their guests in order for everyone to get to know each other better, to  having their closest friends lead their ceremony. It was a beautiful day to be a part of, and I am so happy to have been able to join them in the beginning of their new chapter.

Emma’s Dress: Flora Bride

Flowers: Flowers Living

Wedding Planner: WedEvents Tuscany

Venue: Castello Di Vincigliata

Chanel & Andy | Intimate Wedding in Tuscany

Tuscany Wedding Photographer

Arriving in Tuscany, a place I had never been before, I was amazed at its natural beauty and the amazing light that seemed endless throughout the day. Chanel and Andy decided to wed in one of the most beautiful locations I have ever had the pleasure of photographing for a ceremony, The Abby of San Galgano.  Chanel walked down the aisle to M83’s ‘Outro’, which led to guests, groom and myself barely containing our emotions. This was such a poignant moment in the day. The ceremony was beautiful and intimate, with the guests being present in every moment, hanging onto every word. After the ceremony, Chanel and Andy were greeted with confetti along the path lined with beautiful Cyprus trees. It was an absolute pleasure to photograph Chanel and Andy’s special day and I am thankful for them allowing me to be present to tell their story.