THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Ten years of weddings.
Still moved by
every single one

I'm a documentary wedding photographer based in Italy. For nearly ten years I've travelled across Italy and Europe, standing close to couples on days that changed their lives — and feeling the honour of that every single time.

My clients come to me when they'd rather be present at their own wedding than spend hours in front of a camera. They want images that feel like memory, not performance. Laughter, tears, quiet glances — the story of a day, told as it actually happened.

If that's the kind of wedding photography you've been looking for, I think we'll get along well.

Raul Santos

How I work on your day

Documentary

I photograph weddings the way a great journalist covers a story — observing, anticipating, and capturing what actually happens. No direction, no posing, no interruptions. You'll forget I'm there, and the photos will show it.

Every wedding is different. My approach adapts - but the commitment to authenticity never does

Portraits with ease

When it's time for portraits, I keep it relaxed and brief. A walk, a quiet moment, a place with beautiful light. Most couples tell me they were surprised by how natural and enjoyable it was — and how much they love the results.

Present for everything

From the quiet nervousness of getting ready to the last dance of the night, I stay with you for the whole day. The in-between moments — a glance, a hand held, a laugh you didn't expect — are often the ones you'll treasure most.

  • Raul was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. I was planning a proposal at Lake Braies in the Dolomites and wanted to capture the moment, I was really stuck on where to start but came across Raul on Instagram. From the beginning he was really responsive and helpful, he’s shot the area many times so knew all the good spots and had some great recommendations. Booked a date with a deposit and waited for the big day! On the day we arranged our location over WhatsApp and agreed a time, he was there early acting like a tourist and he captured our proposal perfectly. As soon as the proposal was finished he came and introduced himself and we spent a while taking some wonderful couple photos. We’ve never had a photo shoot together so we were a bit nervous but Raul put us at ease and took so many really natural photos of us that we love! He delivered some images really quickly so we could announce our engagement and then the rest of the photos came a couple of days later. Absolutely thrilled, would recommend Raul to anyone! Thank you for capturing our special day so perfectly!

    Janez Feasey

  • Grazie Raul. Thanks to you we had the best pictures ever. We're glad we chose you for the engagement and the wedding!

    Lévi Duflo

  • Raul was awesome! I purchased the package I wanted through his website and he reached out via email right away. We arranged a day, time, and place to meet and he was prompt and very nice. Thanks for some great photos-- it's so nice to have them to remember our wonderful trip by!

    Rebecca Wiglama

  • Amazing experience with Raul, he was really professional and fill all my expectations for the photoshoot. I highly recommend his work, comprehension and patience for our project. Thank you again!

    Kevin Maestro

Questions you
might have

  • Popular dates — particularly in Tuscany and the Dolomites from May to October — book out 12 to 18 months in advance. For elopements or smaller weddings, 6 to 9 months is usually enough. If your date is soon, reach out anyway — I may still be available.

  • A full wedding day typically results in 400 to 600 carefully edited images. You'll receive a sneak peek within 48 hours, and your full gallery within 4 to 6 weeks. All images are delivered in high resolution via a private online gallery.

  • Get in touch via WhatsApp or email with your date and location. We'll have a relaxed conversation to make sure we're a good fit, and then secure your date with a deposit and a simple contract. It's as straightforward as it sounds.

  • Absolutely. I've photographed weddings across Europe — France, Germany, the UK, Switzerland, and beyond. Travel is part of the work I love most. Get in touch with your location and we'll work out the details together.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

Let's talk about
your wedding day