Getting married in Italy and looking for a photographer who won’t turn your wedding into a photoshoot?

I’m Giorgio Baruffi, an Italian wedding photographer based in Brescia, in Northern Italy. I photograph weddings on Lake Garda and Lake Como, in Franciacorta, across Lombardy and throughout Italy.

My approach is simple: I want you to live your wedding, not spend it posing for photographs.

I stay close to people and to what is actually happening. I observe, anticipate and step in only when it is useful. No endless portrait sessions, no disappearing from your guests for hours, no wedding day built around the photographer.

When we take a few portraits of the two of you, we do them at the venue, at the right moment, usually in 15–30 minutes. Then you go back to your wedding.

Your wedding is not a photoshoot. It’s a wedding.

Planning your wedding in Italy from abroad

You don’t need to be in Italy to plan the photography.
We can do everything we need before the wedding by email and video call: talk about the venues, the schedule, the people who matter to you and anything I should know before the day.
You don’t need to prepare a list of photographs or learn how to pose. I’d rather understand who is important to you and how your wedding will actually work.
Once you arrive in Italy, I want photography to be one less thing to worry about.

How I work on your wedding day

I don’t work by the hour. I follow the wedding from the preparations to the party, according to the real rhythm of the day.

Most of the time I work in a documentary way: I watch, move, anticipate and photograph. I don’t need you to pretend I’m not there, and I’m not trying to be invisible. I’m simply not interested in making the wedding revolve around me.

Family and group photographs are absolutely fine. If there are people you definitely want a photograph with — parents, grandparents, friends or anyone else — just tell me. We’ll make sure it happens without turning the day into an endless list of combinations.

We’ll also take some photographs of the two of you. Usually 15–30 minutes at the venue, at the right moment, without driving around for hours looking for locations.

Then you go back to your guests. That’s where you should be.

What’s included in my wedding photography service

I don’t sell wedding photography by the hour.

My service is designed to follow the whole story of the day: the preparations we agree to cover, the ceremony, family and group photographs, everything that happens in between, a short portrait session if you want one, and the party.

For smaller weddings — usually around 30 guests or fewer — I often work alone, especially when both preparations take place at the same venue.

If the preparations are in different locations, or if the size and logistics of the wedding make it useful, we can add a second photographer.

And of course, if you simply prefer to have two photographers, that is always an option.

After the wedding, I personally select and edit the photographs and deliver them in high resolution.

Albums are optional and can be added separately.

Before deciding, have a look at some real weddings and engagement sessions. They will tell you much more about the way I work than a list of adjectives ever could.

Where I photograph weddings in Italy

I’m based in Brescia, in Northern Italy, and most of my weddings are in Lombardy, Lake Garda, Lake Como and Franciacorta.

I’m also available for weddings throughout Italy.

If your wedding requires travelling or staying overnight, I’ll include any travel and accommodation costs clearly in the proposal from the beginning. No surprises afterwards.

What couples from abroad say

These are couples from abroad whose weddings I photographed in Italy, and with whom I’m still in touch years later.

Lauren & Carl — USA

While doing some research to find a photographer for our wedding in Italy, we had came across a few photographers we had liked. After talking with Giorgio we knew we had found the right one! Giorgio is wonderful! He is an absolute visionary in his field. Very patient, understanding and always ready for the absolute best shot. We highly recommend him!!
Carl and Lauren Christine Kerekes Butler, Pennsylvania

Gemma – Australia

Giorgio was the best photographer we could have hoped for, he captured the atmosphere of the day perfectly and ensured we had some beautiful photos to remember the day. His style is very natural and unobtrusive, and he was sure to capture every detail perfectly. We met him a few days before the wedding and he understood immediately what we wanted and we felt comfortable and relaxed when he was taking our photos. Both Giorgio and Glauco spent the entire day with us, from preparations in the morning right through to the evening meal and dancing, capturing every moment of our wedding. Giorgio has been very easy to work with, accommodating all our requests, quick to respond, and very helpful. His English is also excellent which helped a lot as he was able to talk easily with our guests. Many people also commented after the wedding about how friendly, attentive and hard working the photographers were on the day which assures us we made an excellent choice.
Gemma Labadini

Rhiannon & Iain – England

From the moment we met Giorgio (he was with us for 2 days so we spent a lot of time with him!) he put us at complete ease. He was so gentle and kind, a lovely presence to have around. Soon it became clear to him that we were quite an odd bunch, a loud and quirky group (this was a masquerade theme wedding with specially designed masks all with a distinct super hero bent). He picked up on this very quickly, which means all the photos really do capture the essence of the day and the people who were there. The photos themselves we adore they are exactly what we wanted beautiful candid moments of the day. I would say the best thing about Giorgio is the effort he makes in making you feel so comfortable. By the end of the 2 days he felt like part of the wedding group and I genuinely missed him when we left. I have nothing but praise and adoration for the lovely Giorgio and his fantastic talent. Cannot recommend him enough.
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Rhiannon Wood

Rogena & Ryan – England

Thank you for being our photographer on what we can only describe as the best day of our life! Your exciting spirit helped to keep things calm during very nervous moments and you made us laugh with your great jokes! Your pictures were beautiful and captured the moment so perfectly! We had a lot of fun partying with you till the end of the night too! We are so happy with our photos and cherish them!
Rogena Dee

Frequently asked questions

Do you speak English?
Yes. I regularly work with international couples and communicate in English by email, message and video call. I’m not a native speaker, but communication has never been a problem, and we can plan everything together without difficulty.

Do you photograph weddings throughout Italy?
Yes. I’m based in Brescia, in Northern Italy, and I often work around Lake Garda, Lake Como, Franciacorta and Lombardy, but I’m available throughout Italy. If travel or accommodation is needed, I’ll include those costs clearly in the proposal from the beginning.

Do we need two photographers?
Not always. For smaller weddings, usually around 30 guests or fewer, I often work alone, especially when everything happens in the same venue. If the preparations are in different locations, the wedding is larger, or you simply prefer to have two photographers, we can add a second photographer.

Do you photograph small weddings and elopements?
Absolutely. Many weddings organised by couples coming from abroad are smaller and more intimate, and I really enjoy working that way. The approach stays the same: I photograph the people, the relationships and what actually happens during the day.

How do we plan everything if we live abroad?
We can do almost everything remotely. Email, messages and video calls are enough to talk about the venues, the schedule, the people who matter to you and anything I should know before the wedding. You don’t need to prepare a long photography checklist.

Do you take family and group photographs?
Of course. Documentary photography doesn’t mean pretending family photographs don’t exist. If there are people you definitely want a photograph with, we simply make sure we do it without turning the wedding into an endless sequence of groups.

Will we have to pose for couple portraits?
No long photoshoots and no disappearing from your guests for hours. If you want some portraits together, we usually take around 15–30 minutes at the venue, at the right moment of the day. I’ll guide you when needed, but I don’t expect you to know how to pose.

Can you photograph our rehearsal dinner or welcome dinner?
Yes, when the schedule and location make it possible. Rehearsal dinners, welcome dinners or other events before the wedding can be added separately. The cost depends on where the event takes place and whether extra travel or accommodation is required.

How do we book you?
First we talk about your wedding and make sure my way of working is right for you. Then I send you a clear proposal with everything included. Once the booking is confirmed, the date is yours.

How and when will we receive our photographs?
I personally select and edit the photographs and deliver the final images in high resolution. Delivery times can vary depending on the time of year, and I’ll always explain them clearly before you book.

Do you offer wedding albums?
Yes. The album is optional and can be added separately. I design it from the photographs of your wedding, with the same approach I use for the photography itself: no unnecessary decoration, just the story of the day.

Tell me about your wedding in Italy

If you’re planning your wedding in Italy and you think my way of working could be right for you, tell me what you have in mind.

I’d like to know where you’re getting married, when, how many people will be there and what kind of day you’re planning.

We can start from there. No sales presentation, no complicated packages. Just a conversation about your wedding.

Tell me about your wedding