Every soon-to-be bride and groom have dreams about their big day: it might be a dress that makes her feel like a princess or a castle where to hold a big celebration. Katrina and John’s dream was to have a small wedding in Tuscany and a photoshoot that could picture them surrounded by all of the beauty of Valdarno.
Here are the images I took on the most important day of this sweet couple: let them inspire you…
Katrina and John’s small wedding in Valdarno
Katrina and John are two young, lovely guys from Philadelphia who came to Tuscany to make their wishes come true. They carefully chose a location that suited their taste – Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine Valdarno – and invited the most important people of their lives to join their small wedding.
I was with them for the whole preparation, capturing their funny expressions and positive emotional tension growing higher and higher… until they saw one another, down the open-air aisle. Tears of joy came to wet their eyes, overwhelmed by each other’s beauty.
That sentiment-filled moment was followed by a deeply heartfelt ceremony, embraced by the delicate white of the flower decorations and the bright green of Palazzo Vanneschi’s garden.
The most romantic countryside photoshoot
After the celebration, we shot a series of delightful couple portraits in the most picturesque spots of the venue. Palazzo Vanneschi surely offers many ideal ones, being a stone building from the 17th century immersed in a luxuriant park.
In the end, it was finally time for another wish to be granted: Katrina was longing for a countryside photoshoot in a field of poppies. We found the perfect spot among the hills of Valdarno: an immense expanse of bright red poppies on a golden field, with cypresses on the background. The finishing touch? A soft, warm light and a gentle breeze that moved the bride’s veil. There couldn’t have been a most romantic setting for those strongly desired photographs, that Katrina and John will treasure forever.
If you’re about to reach Tuscany for your meaningful, small wedding, don’t hesitate to contact me: I will be more than happy to be your photographer.
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. Every soon-to-be bride and groom have dreams about their big day: it might be a dress that makes her feel like a princess or a castle where to hold a big celebration. Katrina and John’s dream was to have a small wedding in Tuscany and a photoshoot that could picture them surrounded by all of the beauty of Valdarno at Palazzo Vanneschi Villa Cini, a stone building from the 17th century immersed in a luxuriant park. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Katrina and John’s small wedding in Valdarno. Lovely bridal accessories at Palazzo Vanneschi wedding venue in Valdarno, Tuscany. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Katrina and John’s small wedding in Valdarno. Lovely bridal accessories at Palazzo Vanneschi wedding venue in Valdarno, Tuscany. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Katrina and John’s small wedding in Valdarno. Lovely bridal accessories at Palazzo Vanneschi wedding venue in Valdarno, Tuscany. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely groom photo during preparation at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine Valdarno in the heart of Tuscany countryside. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. Lovely moment between bride and the father during preparation at Palazzo Vanneschi, Bucine in Valdarno for this lovely small intimate destination wedding. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Katrina and John’s small wedding in Valdarno. Exciting and fun bride and bridesmaids photo during preparation at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine Valdarno. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Katrina and John’s small wedding in Valdarno. Exciting and fun bride and bridesmaids photo during preparation at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine Valdarno. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. Elegant wedding photo with the groom during his preparation at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine Valdarno, a stone building from the 17th century immersed in a luxuriant park. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely bride Katrina almost ready to walks down the aisle. Intimate destination wedding in Valdarno, Tuscany at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely bride Katrina almost ready to walks down the aisle. Intimate destination wedding in Valdarno, Tuscany at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely bride Katrina almost ready to walks down the aisle. Intimate destination wedding in Valdarno, Tuscany at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. Lovely intimate ad elegant outdoor ceremony setup at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine, Valdarno. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. Lovely intimate ad elegant outdoor ceremony setup at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine, Valdarno. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. Lovely intimate ad elegant outdoor ceremony setup at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine, Valdarno. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Katrina and John’s small wedding in Valdarno. Emotional moment during bride walks in the outdoor symbolic wedding ceremony at Palazzo Vanneschi in the countryside of Tuscany near Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Katrina and John’s small wedding in Valdarno. Emotional moment during bride walks in the outdoor symbolic wedding ceremony at Palazzo Vanneschi in the countryside of Tuscany near Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely moment during symbolic destination wedding intimate ceremony at Palazzo Vanneschi Villa Cini in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely moment during symbolic destination wedding intimate ceremony at Palazzo Vanneschi Villa Cini in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely moment during symbolic destination wedding intimate ceremony at Palazzo Vanneschi Villa Cini in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely moment during symbolic destination wedding intimate ceremony at Palazzo Vanneschi Villa Cini in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. Lovely emotional moment by the bride and groom during wedding ceremony at Palazzo Vanneschi in the heart of Tuscany in Valdarno. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Katrina and John’s small wedding in Valdarno. Intimate destination wedding group photo at Palazzo Vanneschi, Bucine in the heart of Tuscany. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
The most exciting countryside photoshoot at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine, Tuscany. After the celebration, we shot a series of delightful couple portraits in the most picturesque spots of the venue. Palazzo Vanneschi surely offers many ideal ones, being a stone building from the 17th century immersed in a luxuriant park. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
The most romantic countryside photoshoot at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine, Tuscany. After the celebration, we shot a series of delightful couple portraits in the most picturesque spots of the venue. Palazzo Vanneschi surely offers many ideal ones, being a stone building from the 17th century immersed in a luxuriant park. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
The most romantic countryside photoshoot at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine, Tuscany. After the celebration, we shot a series of delightful couple portraits in the most picturesque spots of the venue. Palazzo Vanneschi surely offers many ideal ones, being a stone building from the 17th century immersed in a luxuriant park. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
The most romantic countryside photoshoot at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine, Tuscany. After the celebration, we shot a series of delightful couple portraits in the most picturesque spots of the venue. Palazzo Vanneschi surely offers many ideal ones, being a stone building from the 17th century immersed in a luxuriant park. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. Beautiful and elegant bride and groom wedding portrait at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. Beautiful and elegant bride and groom wedding portrait at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. Beautiful, elegant and exciting bride and groom wedding portrait at Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Lovely bride and groom portrait at Palazzo Vanneschi in the heart of Tuscany countryside venue Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. Lovely and elegant bride and groom portrait session in a white street in the countryside of Tuscany near Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. Great genuine and elegant moment by the bride and groom during portrait session in a white street in the countryside of Tuscany near Palazzo Vanneschi in Bucine. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. In the end of bride and groom portrait session, it was finally time for another wish to be granted: Katrina was longing for a countryside photoshoot in a field of poppies. We found the perfect spot among the hills of Valdarno: an immense expanse of bright red poppies on a golden field, with cypresses on the background. There couldn’t have been a most romantic setting for those strongly desired photographs, that Katrina and John will treasure forever. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. In the end of bride and groom portrait session, it was finally time for another wish to be granted: Katrina was longing for a countryside photoshoot in a field of poppies. We found the perfect spot among the hills of Valdarno: an immense expanse of bright red poppies on a golden field, with cypresses on the background. There couldn’t have been a most romantic setting for those strongly desired photographs, that Katrina and John will treasure forever. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
Heartfelt small wedding in the countryside of Tuscany. In the end of bride and groom portrait session, it was finally time for another wish to be granted: Katrina was longing for a countryside photoshoot in a field of poppies. We found the perfect spot among the hills of Valdarno: an immense expanse of bright red poppies on a golden field, with cypresses on the background. There couldn’t have been a most romantic setting for those strongly desired photographs, that Katrina and John will treasure forever. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany based Florence Gabriele Fani
The most romantic countryside photoshoot. Elegant and beautiful bride and groom wedding photo at Palazzo Vanneschi, Bucine in Valdarno located in the heart of countryside of Tuscany. Photo by the Italian elegant destination wedding photographer in Tuscany 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.
