The Art of the Engagement Session: A Prelude to Your Italian Story

While the wedding day is the grand finale, your love story deserves a prologue that is just as stylish and meaningful. An Engagement Session in Italy is more than a "photo shoot", it is an intimate experience, a chance to wander through cobblestone streets or sun-drenched vineyards, capturing your connection in its most authentic and relaxed form.

Whether it's a surprise Proposal at dawn or a sophisticated portrait session at sunset, these images become a cherished chapter of your legacy.

The Magic of the Italian Backdrop

Italy offers a diverse canvas for your engagement story.

• The Urban Chic: Imagine a sunrise walk through the empty squares of Rome or Florence, where the ancient architecture creates a majestic, quiet frame for your love.

• The Rural Dream: Or perhaps the rolling hills of Tuscany at golden hour, where the cypress trees and soft light provide a natural, film-like texture to every shot.

• The Coastal Escape: A boat ride along the Amalfi Coast or a stroll through a lakeside village, capturing that "dolce vita" spirit in every frame.

A "Rehearsal" for Your Connection

One of the greatest benefits of an engagement session is the relationship we build.

• Confidence: It’s the perfect way to get comfortable in front of the lens. By the time your wedding day arrives, you’ll know exactly how I work, and you’ll feel completely at ease, knowing that we’ve already captured magic together.

• The Style: It allows us to play with a more "lifestyle" and fashion-forward aesthetic. Without the white dress and tuxedo, we can focus on your personal style, the movement of your favorite silk dress, and the spontaneous joy of a vacation in Italy.

The Surprise Proposal: Capturing the "Yes"

There is nothing more high-energy and emotional than a surprise proposal.

• The Strategy: I work discreetly with you to plan the perfect moment and location, ensuring the light is exactly where it needs to be.

• The Result: Capturing the raw, unfiltered shock and joy of a "Yes" against an iconic Italian landmark is a cinematic experience that you will want to relive forever.

Sunrise or Sunset? Choosing Your Light

In line with my love for soft, natural light, the timing of an engagement session is everything.

• Sunrise: Offers a pale, ethereal light and, most importantly, the privacy of having iconic locations all to yourself before the world wakes up.

• Sunset: Provides that warm, amber "film" glow that is synonymous with Italian romance. It’s the perfect time for a stroll that ends with a toast of Prosecco as the lights of the city begin to twinkle.

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FAQ: Planning Your Session

1. What should we wear for our engagement photos?

I recommend choosing outfits that make you feel like the best version of yourselves. Soft, neutral tones and natural fabrics (like silk, linen, or fine wool) photograph beautifully and complement the Italian scenery without competing with it. Avoid heavy patterns and stay true to your personal elegance.

2. How long does a session last?

Typically, an engagement session lasts between 2 to 3 hours. This gives us enough time to explore a few different spots within a location and wait for those perfect moments of light.

3. We are shy, will it be awkward?

Not at all. My approach is very gentle. We’ll spend most of the time walking, talking, and enjoying the view. I will guide you with soft directions that encourage natural movement, ensuring the photos feel like an authentic reflection of your bond, never forced.

4. Can we use these photos for our wedding website?

Absolutely! Most of my couples use their engagement photos for "Save the Date" cards, wedding websites, and even as beautiful decor elements on the wedding day itself.

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Thinking of proposing in Italy? Contact me to plan a discreet and beautiful documentation of your big moment.

Giulia + Marcello - engagement

Well, you know how much we love to work in our beloved hills. With Giulia and Marcello we decided not to go too far from home, in a quiet field where we could see the countryside from above. They simply made all the rest: they danced in a wheat field, laughed hard sitting on the ground, with their back against a pile of wood ready for winter time, they listened to a sweet tune, holding each other and looking in each other's eyes... and we were there, shooting and getting emotional, for a love that we had the privilege to see growing day by day.

Soon their wedding will be on the blog, and in the meantime, enjoy this summer afternoon with them

Ormai lo sapete quanto ci piace lavorare sulle nostre colline. Con Giulia e Marcello abbiamo deciso di non fare troppa strada, e di cercare un posticino tranquillo, panoramico, vicino a casa. Loro hanno fatto tutto il resto: hanno ballato in un campo di grano, riso come matti seduti per terra, di fronte a una catasta di legna già pronta per l'inverno, ascoltato una canzone romantica abbracciandosi e guardandosi negli occhi... e noi eravamo lì a scattare, commuovendo per questo amore, che abbiamo visto nascere, crescere e fiorire giorno dopo giorno.

Fra poco pubblicheremo il loro matrimonio su queste pagine, ma nel frattempo, godetevi questo pomeriggio d'estate in loro compagnia.

Alessandra + Diego - engagement session in Oltrepò

When a wedding planner hires you for her wedding, you know you are lucky: everything will be thoughtfully planned and beautifully decorated. And if the couple is also madly in love, and so happy and relax in front of the camera, you definitely know you hit the jackpot.

Alessandra (aka Che Chic Wedding), Diego, and their sweet dog Laila, in their fall engagement session in our beloved Oltrepò.

Valentina + Domenico - a winter engagement

We are always a bit worried when planning an engagement session during winter. We know very well that light plays the most important role in our work, and winter round here can be foggy and moody: not exactly the light we love! Anyway, with Valentina and Domenico, we completely made up our minds: winter light can be beautiful, soft and dreamy as in the best summer sunsets, and we couldn't be happier with the way the photos turned out!

Of course, we also need to thank our subjects: the shared laughs, the way they look at each other, and their easy going mood really allowed us to connect with them. And in our work, connection with our clients is the key. 

Siamo sempre un po' in ansia quando programmiamo un servizio di coppia in inverno. Sappiamo molto bene che la luce gioca un ruolo fondamentale nel nostro lavoro, e l'inverno da queste parti prevede solitamente nebbia e grigiore: non esattamente il tipo di atmosfera che preferiamo! Eppure, con Valentina e Domenico, ci siamo dovute ricredere: la luce invernale può essere splendida, dolce e delicata, come quella dei migliori tramonti d'estate, e non potremmo essere più felici del risultato di queste foto.

Ovvio, dobbiamo ringraziare anche i nostri soggetti: le risate condivise, il modo in cui si guardano, la loro disinvoltura davanti all'obiettivo, ci ha davvero permesso di stabilire con loro una bella connessione, e questo è il vero segreto per far bene il nostro lavoro. 

Puglia - Travel Photography + Seaside couple session

Oh, Puglia. We've been there only for less than a week (to shoot an amazing wedding), but we miss you so.

No need to spend too many words to praise your beauty, because people from all over the world come visit. But let's spend a word for the beautiful souls who live there. 

We have been in contact with Marcello for at least ten years, but we first met him this year in Santa Maria di Leuca. He was with Antonella, the sweetest girl, and the need for catching up led us to spend too much time chatting over lunch. Anyway, we managed to snap some pictures of this lovely couple on the beach, and we felt like we'd known them forever. And we really, really hope to meet them again, soon.