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The Style Files

About wedding hair and makeup – Beauty tips by Mel from Beautylivery

Mel from Beautylivery Needless to say, wedding makeup and hair have a great impact on the final look of a picture. They are even more important when talking about the bride’s styling. As a wedding photographer, I have to say that I am over the moon when I have the opportunity to collaborate with talented […]

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The Style Files

The importance of wedding florals

Floral arrangements are one of the most scenic parts of a wedding. They can add great value to a location, they can be a perfect background for pictures and a floral bouquet adds a touch of color and uniqueness to a bride. In this interview, Markéta Motlovà, creative director of Inspirito, tells us the importance […]

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Inspiration

Latest Reading: Ernest Hemingway’s “The old mand and the sea”

During these long days of isolation due to the corona virus, I am investing most of time on reading. One of the latest book I have read was “The old man and the sea” from Ernest Hemingway. This novel is a milestone of contemporary literature and it was on my “to-read” list since I was […]

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The Style Files

How to choose your wedding stationery

He proposed and you have decided your wedding venue: now it’s time to tell the world that you are going to tie the knot! Which is the best way to announce your wedding? I have asked Cristina & Chiara from Pinkink Studio to share some insights on how to impress your guests with the perfect […]

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Wanderlust

10 of the best wedding venues in Italy

You have decided that Italy is going to be the perfect destination for your upcoming wedding Let me tell you that you have made a great choice! Italy has so much to offer: romantic cities full of history, amazing landscapes, tasty food and good wine, nothing in the world is similar to this country! One […]

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The Style Files

Why choose Amalfi Coast for your destination wedding

When you think about a romantic place to get married in Italy I am pretty sure that the Amalfi Coast is one of the first options that comes into your mind That is why I decided to ask Victoria, creative director of Sophisticated Weddings, some questions about her work as a planner of luxury destination […]

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Inspiration

A Wedding planner in Maremma: an interview with Lucia Saltalamacchia

Getting married in Tuscany is a dream for many couples, and that is why I decided to interview a young and talented wedding planner living and working in Maremma, a “less known” area of Tuscany. I have met Lucia during a meeting of wedding vendors, she was the coordinator of the event and I really […]

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Italian Destination Weddings

Organize your Exclusive Wedding in Como Lake

Italy offers a wide variety of locations, from seaside to high mountains, from countryside to the major cities full of history. So… Why choosing Como lake for your Destination Wedding in Italy? If you are looking for a classy, chic, high-end wedding then Como lake is one of the top choice in the world. Romantic […]

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Italian Destination Weddings

Dreamy Destination Wedding in Tuscany Villa Le Fontanelle

Are you planning a dreamy destination wedding in Tuscany? Looking for historical buildings, stunning landscapes and delicious food? Then Villa le Fontanelle in Tuscany might be the best choice ever. Based in Florence, the cradle of Renaissance, this breathtaking venue was one of the properties of the Medici family. Enjoy an amazing view over Florence […]

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Dolce Vita

Latest reading: “Tiziano Terzani” – A Fortune Teller told me

A few days ago I finally managed to start reading “A Fortune-Teller told me” from Tiziano Terzani. I found this reading very inspiring because it encourages not only to travel but also to discover all the small things that happen in front of our eyes. “Every place is a goldmine. You have only to give […]

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BEHIND THE LENS

MEET
GABRIELE

Scripting electric storylines in Milan's designer-scene Gabrielle's stylistic approach culls from fashion-campaigns & photojournalism.
His wedding images tap on the modern side of Love meld with
Italianate sapor.

As a fashion portraitist I've treaded between reality and fantasy, identity and inclusivity, time, space, culture and (be)longing. These all influenced how I photograph real people, urging me to create images that offer -in their simplicity- a connective tissue and counterpoint to my subjects. I tell stories of how chance encounters between strangers come to form families, and capture how their shared space, experiences, values and time bring about the little magic the future needs. It's all very Italian, and so universal at the same time. 

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SAYING I DO at LAKE COMO

Having rightfully merited its cult status as one of Italy's most exclusive wedding destinations on the globe, Lake Como is the ultimate luxury wedding experience. Discover all you need to know about your Lake Como wedding photography.  

More Is More

The Style Files: Portrait Sessions & Dressing The Part        

In Vogue : Dear Reader ... A Bridgerton Inspired Wedding In Tuscany  

Inspiration: A Dreamy Botanical Wedding With  Joy Proctor In Puglia

Travel Notes : Wedding Destinations To Covet

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