A wedding in Germany

Most Surprise Proposal shooting negotiations involve the most diverse emotions, expectations, and insecurities. With Arthur it was no different. For months we talked about what a proposal would be like during a gondola ride in Venice.

On the photoshooting day there was a natural anxiety until we got into the gondola and started the ride. After enjoying the fascinating beauty of the small canals the most awaited moment arrived, that of the marriage proposal. The proposal happened only at the end of the tour, when the gondola was already out of sight on the Grand Canal, and was concluded with an emotional YES from Julia.

And what seemed to be just another romantic shooting of a couple that would receive their photos and return to their country turned out to be a possible wedding in Germany. Arthur sent me a message saying that they had really liked the photos and had already set a wedding date, and if was available, it would be a pleasure to work together again. I can say that it was one of the requests that captivated me the most, until today. Having the possibility of being the photographer at a wedding in Germany became one of the most important goals for the beginning of the following second semester, at least this was the scenario at the turn of the year.

And then, after a few months, with the trip from Italy to Cologne already organized, it was time to expand the portfolio to the German country. Obviously I was a little anxious, but fortunately Arthur and Julia sent me the complete schedule and I knew more or less how everything would happen. And I tell you: it was too special! The preparations, the village where the church for the ceremony and the reception were located, in short, it exceeded all expectations.

Wedding Amina & Jonas

Not for the first time I have to say: one of the most rewarding parts of working with photography for a wider market is the possibility to meet and interact with other cultures. Although in a very limited way due to language differences, this interaction makes us absorb an incredible cultural richness.

In the end, we could simplify by saying that everyone just wants pretty pictures. Of course they do, but it is much nicer to achieve this result with people who are enjoying this moment of mutual cultural growth.

This was the case with the wedding of Amina and Jonas, another event that was greatly affected by the pandemic, but fortunately withstood all adversity and had its celebration in 2022, after two reschedules.

Amina and Jonas, as well as their families and most of the guests, are Swedish. They decided to get married in Italy, and more precisely at the Agriturismo Fonte di Sant'Andrea in Fermo, after a trip through the Marche region about 3 years ago.

Needless to say, the Swedish language is completely impossible, but fortunately English saved the moments of communication with me and the Agriturismo staff.

I can say that the wedding took place in a very pleasant, light and relaxed atmosphere, combining elegance and a little rusticity in the middle of the countryside. And we even had the opportunity of a mini photo session in the small borgo close to the venue.

Bijal & Jay

Elif & Troy

Wedding of Elif and Troy at Grand Hotel Baglioni in Florence

Before entering the wedding market in Italy I was used to big celebrations with at least 150 guests. This was one of the first mini weddings I performed.

Elif and Troy are of Italian origin and have been living in Australia for years. The bride's sister helped to organize everything, and it was with her that I arranged all the details of the photo and video service.

The Grand Hotel Baglioni is very traditional in Florence, it would be an honour to photograph a wedding there.

Oleksandra & Tymur

Maressa & Andrea

Wedding of Andressa and Andrea, from Brazil and Italy in Verona

Tania & Joseph

Wedding of Tania and Joseph, from Brazil and Italy at Lake Como