Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Story, Our Lens: Destination Wedding Photography
Simonelli Studio is a premier destination wedding photography studio with over two decades of experience capturing life's most significant moments. Founded in 2001, our work blends Italian heritage with American editorial aesthetics to create timeless, magazine-quality imagery. We specialize in destination weddings across Italy, Europe, the United States, and Mexico, offering personalized service that prioritizes storytelling and emotional authenticity. Our team focuses on capturing raw, genuine emotions while maintaining a polished, artistic approach.With expertise in both photojournalistic documentation and guided posing, we ensure every couple feels like the star of their own fashion editorial. Our services extend beyond weddings to include family portraits, engagement sessions, and unique experiences like our professional photo booth. Clients consistently praise our ability to create comfortable environments that yield breathtaking, award-winning results.
Services
Wedding Photography
Portrait Photography
Photo Booth Experience
Destination Weddings
Photo Books
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience photographing weddings globally
- Our team creates personalized, magazine-quality wedding narratives
- We combine Italian cultural warmth with American editorial precision
- We provide full-service destination wedding coordination
- Our work has won international photography awards
What people say
Talented photographer
Wonderful to work with
Stunning magazine-quality photos
Captured genuine emotions
Made everyone comfortable
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures your special day with a unique blend of storytelling and editorial elegance. We document ceremonies, receptions, and intimate moments while guiding couples through natural poses that highlight their chemistry. With expertise in diverse settings from Tuscan vineyards to Arizona deserts, we create timeless images that balance journalistic authenticity with artistic composition. Our approach ensures you receive a cohesive visual narrative that preserves your wedding's emotions and atmosphere.
Portrait Photography
We offer personalized portrait photography services for couples, families, and individuals seeking professional imagery. Our sessions capture subjects in their most authentic moments, whether celebrating engagements, family milestones, or special occasions. We specialize in creating flattering compositions that reflect personal style while maintaining artistic integrity. From formal portraits to candid lifestyle shots, our photography emphasizes natural lighting and emotional connection to produce images that feel both sophisticated and genuine.
Photo Booth Experience
Our premium photo booth experience transforms wedding receptions and events with professional-grade photography. Unlike automated booths, we provide live photographer coverage with studio-quality lighting to create flattering portraits. This interactive service engages guests while producing high-resolution images that complement your wedding album. We handle setup, lighting, and direction to ensure every guest receives memorable photos while maintaining the event's flow and atmosphere.
Destination Weddings
We specialize in international destination weddings with local expertise and global experience. Our services include location scouting, vendor coordination, and cultural guidance to create seamless wedding experiences in Italy and beyond. We understand the unique challenges of planning overseas events and provide personalized support from initial planning through final execution, ensuring stress-free celebrations that reflect each couple's vision.
Photo Books
Our custom-designed photo books preserve your wedding memories in luxury archival-quality formats. We curate your best images into cohesive layouts that tell your unique story, offering customization in cover materials, paper quality, and design elements. These heirloom albums combine traditional craftsmanship with modern design to create lasting physical records of your special day that maintain their beauty for generations.
People
Marco Simonelli
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 20+ years experience in wedding and portrait photography. Combines Italian heritage with American editorial style to create timeless imagery. Known for making clients feel comfortable while capturing authentic moments.
Questions
Will Marco personally photograph my wedding?
Yes, Marco will photograph your wedding personally. We believe in maintaining direct client relationships and ensuring consistent artistic vision throughout your event coverage.
Do you offer multi-day wedding coverage?
Yes, we offer flexible coverage options including multi-day events. Our packages can be customized to document engagement sessions, rehearsal dinners, and extended celebrations across multiple locations.
What's included in your standard package?
Standard packages include full wedding day coverage, professional post-production editing, high-resolution digital files, and an online gallery. Additional elements like second photographers or extended hours can be added as needed.
How do you handle adverse weather conditions?
We have experience working in challenging conditions including rain, snow, and extreme heat. Our approach adapts to weather while maintaining creative quality, as demonstrated by successful weddings photographed in Mexico monsoons and Austrian snowstorms.
Do you provide wedding album design services?
Yes, we offer custom wedding album design using premium materials. Our albums feature handcrafted binding and customizable layouts, with options for leather, linen, and specialty cover materials.
What travel arrangements are required?
We travel to your location without additional fees within Italy. For international weddings, we require standard travel arrangements including flights and accommodation, which we'll discuss during initial consultations.
Reviews (2)
Ian Mackenzie
Apr 15, 2018
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With what can only be described as Photo Phobia there are very few pictures of me in existence. In fact a shot of The Lock Ness Monster is less rare than a good pic of me. Having never had a photo shoot before wasn't sure what to expect but was immediately put at ease by Julian and he some how managed to make even old me look good. Loved every minute and still get a buzz from all the comments and like a I get as I drip feed the pics to my Instagram.
Simon Exton
Apr 09, 2015
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Used photo memento for the first time, to order a mini ipad cover. The service was amazing, easy to create a preview of the product, I placed the order on Wednesday evening and it was delivered on the Friday I couldn't believe it. The product is great, good quality.
