La Bella Italia continues my love affair with my roots and this time I had the great honour of flying to Venice and shooting at a private Venue in the Valley of Tacchi which is 20 minutes from Padova.

The heat and humidity brought with it weather that was quite unique and offered challenges which helped me spontaneously react to get some really fun and arty images which perhaps would not have happened otherwise.

My thanks to Mike Hetherington who accompanied me and continued to challenge my keenness to always find new angles and views.

Greatest thanks to the bride and Groom Richard and Sarah, whose hospitality was faultless and whose ‘go do’ attitude made the day run smoothly. I have always believed that in Italy all we need is a wall to take some of my favourite pictures and again then venue did not let me down. That is not to say we do not have great walls in other countries including England, but I like them to be really close to hand and plentiful. The couple got a lovely passeggiata (the art of walking) through the confetti, lazy walks by the pool a magnificent location and the food was incredible as ever.

My collection of images from Italy reflect both the area which I know is important to the family, the venue and the people who were able to get there and make the day so special. I hope you enjoy the collection.

Tacchi, the mountains, the fields, the towns

Villa Tacchi, a privately owned residence with a renaissance feel

The Dress and the Wardrobe

Bridal Preparation with some sisterly love

The Boys, the suits, the look

Those first moments when he sees his bride, that first glance

La passeggiata of rain of petals, rice and water droplets

The Group

I love a wall and a doorway

The Pool was such a central point of the Wedding & celebrations

The carefully chosen words that become a speech

The First Dance in a contemporary room