The whole world is facing unprecedented times, that undermined everyone’s certainties and plans – including those about weddings. Poppy and Chris experienced this first-hand: they were getting married in Italy in May, but the pandemic tried to rain on their parade. They didn’t lose heart, though: keep reading, and get inspired by their story and pictures.
Poppy and Chris’s elopement: a dream that finally came true
Poppy and Chris, an incredibly nice couple from the UK, aren’t new to my beautiful country. A few years ago they got engaged in the charming atmosphere of Siena – and what’s more romantic than getting married in Italy, in the same place where you said “Yes” for the first time?
Everything was ready: they planned every detail of the event and contacted me as their wedding photographer in Siena. We were all ready for a meaningful day of celebrations. But then, coronavirus happened and changed all programs. Poppy and Chris didn’t want to give up on their love dream so they didn’t cancel the wedding – they only postponed it. And finally, in October 2020 they managed to get married in Italy with the sweet elopement they had been wishing for!
Getting married in Italy, surrounded by beauty
They chose to get married with an elopement, the most intimate form of celebration. At the Town Hall of Siena there were just the two of them, the celebrants and me as their wedding photographer. That gave Poppy and Chris the chance to focus only on their vows and feelings, and the possibility to play in front of my camera in many different settings.
We started at Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini – a historic residence whose architecture and incredible frescoes take you back to the Renaissance – where the bride and groom got ready in two different rooms. Chris then reached the Town Hall and waited for Poppy in the Concistoro Hall – where I captured the emotional first look. After the ceremony, we took photos in all the most iconic places in Siena, including Piazza del Campo and the Duomo.
But Poppy’s deepest desire was to be portrayed surrounded by the stunning countryside views. After an accurate site inspection, I took the newlyweds to the most picturesque spots and captured dreamy pictures of them in the warm sunset light.
Are you getting married in Italy too? Whether it’s going to happen in Florence or Siena, your wedding photographer is your best ally: don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.
Poppy and Chris’s elopement a dream that finally came true. Gorgeous bride and groom wedding portrait at charming atmosphere of the Duomo in Siena. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Elopement wedding in Italy during coronavirus pandemic. This couple has decided to postpone their event from May to October 2020 and share their vows in one of the most iconic place in Siena, Piazza del Campo where is located the Town Hall. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Siena town in Tuscany is a perfect location to get married with historical streets and ideal places to get photos. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Siena town in Tuscany is a perfect location to get married with historical streets and ideal places to get photos. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini in the heart of Siena, is an elegant historic residence whose architecture and incredible frescoes take you back to the Renaissance. This venue it’s perfect for bride and groom preparations because very close to the Town Hall where usually destination wedding take place. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely flowers for an intimate destination wedding elopement in Italy at Siena. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Bride getting ready at Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini in the heart of Siena, an historic residence whose architecture and incredible frescoes take you back to the Renaissance. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Beautiful bride Poppy get ready at Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini in the heart of Siena, an historic residence whose architecture and incredible frescoes take you back to the Renaissance. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Beautiful bride Poppy get ready at Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini in the heart of Siena, an historic residence whose architecture and incredible frescoes take you back to the Renaissance. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Elegant groom Chris get ready at Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini in the heart of Siena, an historic residence whose architecture and incredible frescoes take you back to the Renaissance, just before to leave for the wedding ceremony. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Elegant groom Chris portrait at Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini in the heart of Siena, an historic residence whose architecture and incredible frescoes take you back to the Renaissance, just before to leave for the wedding ceremony. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Bride and groom get ready at Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini in the heart of Siena, an historic residence whose architecture and incredible frescoes take you back to the Renaissance, just before to leave for the wedding ceremony. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Beautiful bride Poppy almost ready to wear her wedding gown at Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini in the heart of Siena. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Beautiful bride Poppy almost ready to wear her wedding gown at Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini in the heart of Siena. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Elegant bride Poppy in Justin Alexander gown with lovely flower bouquet at Palazzo Coli Bizzarrini in the heart of Siena, an historic residence whose architecture and incredible frescoes take you back to the Renaissance, just before to leave for the wedding ceremony. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Town Hall of Siena one of the most iconic place in Tuscany. A perfect venue to get married in Italy. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Town Hall of Siena one of the most iconic place in Tuscany. A perfect venue to get married in Italy. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Beautiful bride Poppy from Uk almost ready to walks down the aisle in the Concistoro room in Siena Town hall. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Beautiful bride Poppy from Uk almost ready to walks down the aisle in the Concistoro room in Siena Town hall. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Beautiful and emotional bride and groom first look in the Town hall in Siena at Concistoro room. Destination elopement wedding in Tuscany. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Intimate elopement wedding in Siena at Concistoro room of the Town Hall. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Intimate elopement wedding in Siena Town Hall at Concistoro room. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Bride and groom are just married in Siena Town Hall. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely and exciting petal throwing for a just married bride and groom in Siena Town Hall. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Wedding photos in all the most iconic streets of Siena near the Town Hall. Intimate destination elopement in Tuscany. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Wedding photos in all the most iconic places in Siena. Intimate destination elopement in Tuscany. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely bride and groom elopement wedding portrait at Siena Town Hall. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely bride and groom elopement wedding photo at Siena Town Hall in the heart of the city. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Getting married in Italy at the times of coronavirus is still possible. Poppy and Chris, an incredibly nice couple from the UK share their love in the most iconic place of Siena, Tuscany! Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Getting married in Italy, surrounded by beauty. Bride Poppy elopement picture in her elegant Justin Alexander wedding gown at one of the most charming place in Siena. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Getting married in Italy, surrounded by beauty. Bride Poppy and groom Chris elopement photo near the Duomo of Siena, Tuscany. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Poppy and Chris’s elopement a dream that finally came true. Gorgeous bride and groom wedding portrait at charming atmosphere of the Duomo in Siena. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely and elegant couple get married in Tuscany at Siena one of the most charming city in Tuscany. Bride and groom walk tour photo shoot in the streets of the city near the Duomo. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Elegant bride in gorgeous Justin Alexander gown walks near the Duomo of Siena in the heart of the city. Intimate destination wedding elopement in Italy. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Elegant bride in gorgeous Justin Alexander gown walks near the Duomo of Siena in the heart of the city. Intimate destination wedding elopement in Italy. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Say “I Do” with a destination elopement wedding in Tuscany. Bride and groom walk tour in the most iconic streets of Siena. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely bride and groom walk hand by hand in the countryside of Tuscany evocative cypresses white road. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely smiling bride Poppy in her Justin Alexander white wedding gown walks in the evocative cypresses road in the countryside of Siena, Tuscany. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Bride and groom elopement photo in the countryside of Siena with evocative cypresses road. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Destination elopement wedding in Tuscany. Bride and groom portrait walk tour surrounded by the stunning countryside views and cypresses road. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Destination elopement wedding in Tuscany. Lovely and elegant bride in Justin Alexander gown during a walk tour in the most iconic, evocative and stunning countryside views. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Elopement photo with bride and groom during the portrait session at countryside of Tuscany. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Destination intimate elopement wedding in Tuscany countryside. Bride and groom portrait with gorgeous rolling hills as background. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Poppy and Chris’s elopement, a dream that finally came true. Lovely couple from UK portrayed with the splendid rolling hills of Tuscany countryside as background. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Poppy and Chris’s elopement, a dream that finally came true. Lovely couple from UK portrayed with the splendid rolling hills of Tuscany countryside as background. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Poppy and Chris’s elopement, a dream that finally came true. Lovely couple from UK portrayed with the splendid rolling hills of Tuscany countryside as background. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Gorgeous bride walks in Justine Alexander gown at the evocative and iconic countryside of Tuscany. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Gorgeous real bride in gorgeous Justine Alexander gown walks toward the evocative and iconic countryside of Tuscany near Siena. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely couple from UK decided to get married in Italy at Siena and spend portrait time in the countryside at the sunset. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely couple from UK decided to get married in Italy at Siena and spend portrait time in the countryside at the sunset. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Bride and groom look at the splendid Tuscan countryside view with evocative rolling hills. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely bride and groom portrait session in the countryside of Siena at Taverna di Bibbiano. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
Gorgeous sunset elopement photo with bride and groom in the countryside of Tuscany near Taverna di Bibbiano. Photo by the Italian elegant elopement wedding photographer in Siena based Florence Gabriele Fani
I’m a specialised Tuscany Wedding and Portrait Photographer based in Florence but operating in Italy and worldwide.
I focus for capturing real, authentic and genuine emotion. I love to capture happy people, their stories, their adventures and I can’t thank them enough when they hires me for this honour and privilege.
When someone books me and order my services, they are inviting me to live and share some of their most intimate and important memories. It is an incredible honor and privilege to be trusted like this, not only to share in the memories but also to have the great opportunity to document them as well.
I really enjoy getting to know my clients and their needs and desires so that I can tell their story through my eyes. I am a storyteller with a mix of portrait, candid and reportage photography style and I love to capture life in all its beauty.
