lake garda | italy
blue hour bridal
portrait shooting
Sabrina
This is a declaration of love… to dearest friendship! Our adventures souls and my thrive for destination weddings took us south of Europe, precisely to Italy and the stunning scenery of Lake Garda. If you’ve never been there, I can tell you that it is one of the most dreamy places on earth. The light there is otherworldly, so special during the last bursts of luminosity when the sun leaves that part of the globe. And after that? Then the real magic happens… blue hour gracing the grandeur of this lake, accompanied by the soft shimmer of calming waves. Of course, if you know me, you will know that the blue color is my favorite for photography. That was the main inspiration for that day when Sabrina agreed to go out again and chase the last glimmers of dying sunlight. At that precise moment, I knew that I needed to take photos for the Lake Garda bridal shoot.
For this Italy wedding photography, I prepared beforehand. We first had a stroll around the lake just admiring the views and seeking the perfect spot. We found it near some big stones where you could see the different blue hues in the water. Brought with me a vintage gown and a long veil which we envisioned the scenery in a flowy way with little help from the breeze. Still, I decided to make my return during sunset and wait for the blue hour. Then everything was suddenly still, dipped into blue light, so soft, airy, and natural... while I was taking the photos I felt like it was caressing our skin in the gentlest way, evoking beautiful emotions. And when the waters intertwined with the sky? It was magic that sublimely complemented this Lake Garda bridal shoot.
LOCATION Lake Garda, Italy | DRESS/VEIL vintage | SHOES Jimmy Choo | JEWELRY collections, like raw ocean pearls from her travels | STATIONARY Eliv Rosenkranz handmade paper
“So fine was the morning except for a streak of wind here and there that the sea and sky looked all one fabric, as if sails were stuck high up in the sky,
or the clouds had dropped down into the sea.”
― Virginia Woolf
"As we planned our wedding and thought about the photographer, we simultaneously said: "Simone".
Your photography is something special, delicate, something intangible... You
have the ability to catch emotions like we haven't seen before. And that is exactly what we
needed for our wedding day. As we woke up on our wedding day we had the worst weather
you could think of: heavy rain and fog. But you were full of joy and wiped away our
doubts. And as we saw your pictures we knew why. We, together at this abandoned castle,
covered in heavy fog... A dream! We were so touched and incredibly happy. Now we're glad
we didn't have sunshine. Also our guests were amazed by your pictures, there is a nice one
from all of them and they didn't even notice. Natural and not posed. And these little
moments that you all captured... Stunning!
We couldn't have dreamed of a better photographer.
Thanks to you we can remember this day again and again by looking at our album.
Thank you!"
"After a long and unsuccessful research we were so happy, we finally found you.
You took away all our nervousness with your relaxed and warm-hearted soul. Thanks to you we forgot everything around us during the whole time of the couple shoot. The pictures you took match exactly our expectations and we were so impressed that during such a short time so many awesome pictures can be made. Also our families are thrilled by your work. We could feel your passion and would always book you, again!"
“Simone accompanied our wedding from morning to night. There is no question that her pictures are stunning,
but she also more than enriched this day on a human level. She sympathized and accompanied and yet was unobtrusive. We understood each other perfectly in the preliminary talk and she more than fulfilled our wish to act not only as a photographer but also as an artist. Our guests loved her from the first moment and were not afraid to be photographed by her. She managed to capture thousands of moments that we processed ourselves on the day and gave us memories for life. We then had her design our wedding album and it turned out just perfect! There will no longer be a family celebration without them wanting to give us. I would get married every year just to get your photos!“
"I was looking for a professional photographer who knows what they are doing, but also takes a bit unconventional, more artistic pictures
with a sense for details. It was pure destiny that I saw your page. I was impressed that you already took the time to have a look at the location beforehand and that you were confident that we can get nice pictures even if it is raining. I was also impressed by how quick and uncomplicated you did the group shots. No one had to wait for ages and with a fake smile.
We could stay all by ourselves during the couple shoot and you had great ideas and tips. And then... we were able to see the final results. They extended our expectations. I couldn't believe it was me in the pictures. Your fine art style looks like the pictures are from a dream world. Pure beauty! But you also took the more classic pictures for the grandmas. And our families were a bit surprised at the beginning by the different style but then loved the pictures like we do. Thank you again so much. Your pictures and you were extraordinary and made our day last forever!"
“We are incredibly thankful and happy for the wedding pictures you have taken of us and our guests.
Beforehand we were able to talk about our ideas and wishes, which you turned into reality 100%. Also at our after wedding shoot you had great and creative ideas - which turned into stunning and extraordinary memories. You have the eye for something special and the ability to capture so many candid moments. And additionally you are such a pleasant , open minded and warm hearted human being. We would always book you again and recommend you. We are glad, we had you on our side”
“Particularly unique - we had a wonderful and relaxed photo session
of our wedding and are - until today - impressed by the results. Within every picture we can feel the graceful passion which excites in a tender but truly authentic way. We were able to enjoy the time and not being forced into poses. That's why we fall in love with these moments again and again.
Thank you for accompanying us on our day, you wonderful person and marvelous photographer.”
