I was very fortunate to be given the opportunity to photograph Peter and Anja’s wedding which took place in Bellano. The town is beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Como in the Lombardy region of Italy and this was a wedding photography assignment I was really looking forward to. Anja was getting ready at the Hotel Villa Stupenda and the service was in the stunning Chiesa Dei Santi Nazzaro e Celsio church which dates back to the 14th century but to get there we were using a boat, all their family and friends were there to greet Anja and her father and as we approached the jetty the guests broke into an impromptu rendition of the James Bond theme!

Unfortunately the weather was not so kind to us and we had to endure some torrential rain and thunderstorms but the weather did not dampen the spirits at this very informal and relaxed wedding. The hotel staff couldn’t do enough to help and I would certainly recommend the venue for anyone thinking of getting married in Italy – nothing was too much trouble and the service and food were outstanding – so much so that we have since been back for a holiday.

With regards to destination weddings, from experience I know that the biggest factor to great photographs from your wedding is not only the experience of the person taking them, but the connection that you have with that person. This connection has been built from initial meeting and subsequent booking – all the way through your planning and with often with an engagement shoot included. This is where I come in, I offer my standard packages and these are available to anyone anywhere in the world – beautiful prints and stunning albums as well as cards and everything else you would expect from an accredited photographer and all at my normal prices plus expenses. So if you or anyone you know is having a destination wedding please get in touch.

Enough of that, here are some images from Peter and Anja’s wedding.