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ONCE
IN A LIFETIME

Your wedding day is filled with countless precious moments that deserve to be captured and cherished.

There is no greater feeling than seeing the moments you may have missed at your wedding, but we didn't.

This could be your Dad’s teary eyes as you were saying your vows, or your Grandma lighting up the dancefloor. Having these memories captured and recorded while you have one of the best days of your life is priceless. 

 

Experience a level of service beyond compare. As a professional team we give our best when we work together and we pride ourselves on offering a unique experience that goes beyond photography and videography, it is understanding you. We love to create a connection and get to know you starting with our complimentary consultation, we love to give you our best tips through our Wedding Guide, we love to be there, assisting at any stage, providing you with our best local recommendations and coordination with other vendors on your special day through a very tailor-made and meticulous timeline structured to suit perfectly the best wedding day.

 

We are dedicated to crafting an unparalleled experience just for you. We value our connection with our couples and only take a limited amount of weddings a year to ensure we provide the care and attention you deserve. From your first email to the submission of your gallery we are here to provide the utmost experience for you.

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photo Only  /   photo&video / Video only

As a photo and video team, we give our best when we work together, but you always have the option also to book our services separately, photography and videography only.

Photos: we deliver approximately 80 photos per hour of coverage and hand edit every single one of them with all the love and attention.

Video: our highlight cinematic wedding video will recreate your wedding day as it was, let the emotions speak for themselves.

Coverage options from 4 hours up to full day

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Photo & Film

 

Professional Photos, Wedding Films and Film Photography

for weddings, elopements, engagements.. and much more

 

As a photo and video team, we give our best when we work together, and we create photo and videos with the same style but you always have the option also to book our services separately, as photography only and videography only. We love to tailor our services to you.

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Photos: we deliver approximately 80 photos per hour of coverage in high resolution and hand-edit every single one of them with all the love and attention.

And just new from 2024 we offer now Film Photography.

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Video: our highlight cinematic wedding video will recreate your wedding day as it was, and will let the emotions of the day speak for themselves. Little extra are the social media teaser, full ceremony recording, full speeches/vows, and sometimes we love to surprise you.. with some clips of your first dance or ceremony exit. 

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We always love to fly the drone to take those amazing aerial photos and video and recreate the full atmosphere of your wedding day in our work.

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Coverage options from few hours (ideal for elopemements) up to full day. Our best seller is the Destination Wedding with 3 days of coverage.

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Extras and customisable: Insta-polaroid prints, wedding albums, dark room prints, sneak peeks, and aslo we love to customise every single request.

Destination Wedding
Photo & Film

3 days coverage to get the full Destination Wedding experience

 

Meet us the day before the wedding for your sunset engagement session or your Rehearsal dinner or welcome party, have us by your side for the full length of your dream wedding day and finally enjoy a Honey Moon session or documenting your pool party or Pasta mastercalls the day after your wedding. Photos and video that will represent you Italian destination wedding to the fullest.

 

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When
the dream 
comes
 

True

New

Content creation

In a world where social media and content creation have become more and more dynamic, we offer a professional variation to it, as a team of experienced wedding photographers and videographers, equipped with advanced digital knowledge and top- tier content creation tools for delivering top-quality results. We work seamlessly alongside the main photographer and we ensure every moment is expertly captured. 

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The beauty of content creation lies in its candid nature, offering you instant access to your wedding moments. Ready-to-be-shared into your social media through reels, short videos, stories, TikTok, and more, right from your wedding day. No waiting times, no missing out on behind-the-scenes and genuine moments; it's all delivered to you right away.

 

Delivery of all files by the end of the wedding day. Service is only available together with our photography and videography services or on request.

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Additionals

We do above and beyond weddings:

 

from couple portraits, to proposals, to engagement parties or engagement sessions.. we love to capture every sort of event and love to be surprised by whatever your idea is.

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We love to start our storytelling from the beginning... Your Engagement Shooting 

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Authentically capturing just the two of you being yourselves. Imagine being in a small Italian town or up the hill of Tuscany with its unique panoramic views, surrounded by architectural and artistic wonders, just the two of you... What a memory would that be? An engagement shoot is a perfect chance to capture some stunning, candid photos of you in a relaxed environment. Plus, if you're a little camera-shy, it's the perfect opportunity for you to practice being comfortable in front of the lens, in the lead-up to your wedding day. It also will give us the opportunity to get to know each other and have some fun on the way.


GET INSPIRED

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Our Approach

In one word: Pure



We love to follow up on the natural course of feelings and capture those small candid moments with an artful touch. Our priority is to create a safe space to make you feel comfortable and at ease, allowing you to fully open up and be truly present with each other. Our style blends timeless elegance with a modern sensibility, capturing the beauty, emotions, and intricate details of each personality ensuring every frame tells a story that will stand the test of time.  We are for the here and now. We want you to enjoy your day to the fullest, as well as have an indelible and beautifully presented memory. 
We are anti-pose, anti-cheese, anti-conventional: we believe that magic happens when there is trust and a sense of freedom and loss of sense of time. Instead of posing you, we rather invite you to connect to yourselves, open up and enjoy the journey. We will take care of everything else and capture you two at your realest & purest.
 


BOOKING PROCESS

We understand how planning a wedding can be overwhelming and especially finding the right people you will want by your side on such a special day, in the end we will spend the whole day together that is why we always like to catch up in person (or via Zoom) before each booking just to get to know each other and to truly understand how your dream wedding will be, as well as to see how we vibe together and answer your questions and doubts.


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Check with us if your date is available

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In order to provide the utmost attention to each wedding, we limit our bookings to a select number of events per year. Contact us and we will get back to you in 24 hours


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Book your free consultation call

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This is completely optional, but surely it will allow us to get to know eachother & to deeply understand your dream day!


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Finalise the booking process​

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Our booking process is fast and easy, all we need is a deposit and signed agreement to lock in your date. Once that's done, your date is officially booked, and we'll secure our travel plans & start planning your dream day!

LET'S START YOUR
DREAM
WEDDING JOURNEy

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Love Words
We have collected only 5-stars reviews over the years, check all the kind words our couples said about us Click Here

"Don’t know where to start this review, so many wonderful things to say.. From the first point of contact, offering creative ideas & working around our Inspo we sent in until my partner & I finally decided on our location. On the shoot day, Matt made us feel so comfortable and worked around our camera shyness & with both of us being clueless how to pose and what to do half the time, he guided us through and made everything feel natural not forced. We actually had some great laughs and in that moment he worked his magic and knew to catch some raw real shots. Very patient and a great guy to work with. He had great ideas & went over and beyond for us. Definitely recommend!!! Once we saw the pics we were speechless, simply stunning!! Thank you a million Esme Photography 🤍"

Elle & Danny

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

CHECK FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BELOW

  • What’s included in the content creation service?
    Our content creation service includes all photos and videos taken with by our content creator on your wedding day, delivered directly to you starting by the end of the wedding night. This gives you instant access to share these special moments with friends and family. Depending on the collection you select, you will also receive edited reels, short videos professionally crafted by us and ready to be shared across your social media. These reels highlight the most memorable moments of your day in a way that’s both stylish and engaging.
  • Do you offer the service of content creation?
    Yes, we absolutely do! We have a professional content creator as part of our team who specializes in capturing and curating beautiful, shareable moments throughout your wedding day. Because we work together seamlessly, our content creator and photographers/videographers ensure that no one overlaps or gets in each other’s way. This collaborative approach makes the process efficient and smooth, allowing us to deliver top-quality content that perfectly complements your wedding coverage.
  • Can we customize the content creation to match our style?
    Absolutely! Our content creation service is highly customizable to ensure it reflects your personal style and the unique vibe of your wedding. During our planning process, we’ll discuss your preferences and any specific moments you want to be captured and we will send a specific questionnaire. This allows us to tailor the content specifically to your vision. Our goal is to create content that not only resonates with you but also enhances the overall storytelling of your wedding day.
  • Are you familiar with our wedding venue or destination?
    We have had the pleasure of working at various venues and destinations around the world and in Italy of course, including some iconic venues like Villa del Balbianello at Lake Como and Palazzo Avino on the Amalfi Coast as well as many other venues, cities allover Italy and outside (we have worked in Australia also for many years) so we are very familiar with different venues and styles. If your wedding is at a new location for us, we will thoroughly research and visit the venue beforehand to familiarize ourselves with the setting and best capture its unique elements.
  • Can you accommodate special requests or unique cultural traditions?
    Absolutely! We celebrate the diversity of weddings and embrace the opportunity to capture special requests and unique cultural traditions. Please let us know in advance about any specific requirements, so we can ensure proper arrangements are made.
  • Do you charge travel fees?
    Our prices have all these costs included in the prices you see, including tolls, travel and accommodation when needed. Unless there are multiple locations or days that are not in a raw, no other costs will come out.
  • How do we book and secure our wedding day?​
    Once you have selected your preferred collection or custom package and you are all happy to proceed and lock in the date with us, we only require a deposit payment of 1000€ and to sign our agreement. We will be available for consultations before and after the wedding at any time:) Please note, your date is not locked with us until agreement is signed and deposit is paid
  • Do you offer packages or customizable options? Can we customize a collection to fit our needs?
    Absolutely. Just let us know your needs and we will make sure to find a good mathc!
  • Can we meet you before our wedding?
    Of course! We love to get to know each other before we book a wedding/elopement/shooting/event, so we would like to meet you or, what we do mostly cause of the distance, we arrange a zoom meeting. This is completely complimentary. And please, we love your questions so never be afraid to ask us.
  • What are the payment methods and do you provide a payment plan?
    For international payments preferred payment method is a bank wire transfer or Wise, PayPal can work as well. We usually divide the final amount into three instalments: deposit of 1000 €, the remaining balance is then split in half and relatively retainer 2 is due 4 months prior the wedding and final balance 1 month prior the wedding date.
  • How would you describe your photography/videography style?
    In one word: Pure Our style is a harmonious blend of candid and natural moments with a refined editorial touch, capturing the essence of your day in a way that feels both timeless and true. We love our images and viedos to feel Movie-like, Dreamy and Emotional, yet remains Authentic and Genuine. Each frame is crafted to be Elegant and soulful, with a keen eye for composition, natural light, and candid moments, we aim to deliver timeless photos and videos that show your realness. The connection with you is very important for us: our imagery and videos start with a deep connection with each couple. We love to keep good communication and through our questionnaire, we get to know who you are, how you feel, and what you truly want and make it feel soulful. We love to give to our work that unique mix of you, and recreate in our work the aura of emotions that surrounded you and all those people on your special day with all the naturalness. Also... We love blurry, unposed, grainy...with that nostalgic, yet modern, touch.
  • What is your approach? Candid, documentary or do you provide a strong guidance?
    We like to call it a "soft guidance". We love to follow up on the natural course of events and feelings and capture those small candid moments as they happen. But of course we know that everyone is different and also that some parts of the day require extra care from our side, so we will be your best friends on the wedding day, guiding you for just with what is needed and trying to keep it as natural, fun and authentic as we can. We just will blend into the day! We put our whole heart into our work, so our priority is to build a trust relationship through maintaining good communication, where you can feel free to ask us questions and talk to us at any time and hopefully overtime we become natural companions of your wedding journey and it will feel more normal to have us around on your wedding day. We will do our very best to connect with you so that we will deeply understand you and to be then able to capture your essence! We truly manage every single wedding as it would be the only one we will ever shoot. Be aware, that we can get emotional by hearing your love story :)
  • How do you handle post-production and editing?
    Our post-production process involves careful selection and editing of each image/video to bring out its best qualities. Our photos and videos are hand-edited one by one, and we deliver all the best photos and frames in your final personalised web gallery where you will be able to download high-res photos and videos and also share the link with anyone you would like to. We apply our signature editing style to enhance colors, tones, and overall aesthetics, ensuring a consistent and cohesive final result. We love to stay true-to-tone and embrace natural beauty without over-editing or altering the authentic moments of your day. With our editing, our ultimate goal is to enhance the beauty of the location, the emotions, and the day itself, ensuring that everyone feels as real and as genuine as they are. What we do not do: to remain true to our styles and the way we want to express and represent into our work, we do not engage in heavy heavy body or face retouches, we don't use photoshop to alterate bodies, we don't use sky replacements. We really embrace the natural beauty of the day and of people as they are, finding beauty in naturalness.
  • Do you shoot digitally or film? Or both?
    With both, film can be added on to any of our collections.
  • Do you use drones?
    YES! We love to show the beauty of the venue you have carefully chosen and be able to use every perspective and recreate the pure atmosphere of your big day. Transporting you back not only in time but also in space. Our drone is always included in all our video packages, of course, weather and location permitting. We will use it as many times as we can and implement the best scenes into your wedding video for that real wow effect.
  • Can we see the full galleries of a few of your recent weddings?
    Absolutely! Here are a few examples of different location, skin tones, weather conditions and event type (big weddings and elopements) so you can really have a full idea on our work: Nicole and Felipe - 2 people elopement under the Tuscan Sun: Alexa & Scott - Lake Como wedding (40 guests) overcasted weather https://esmefilmandphotography.pic-time.com/xp7IXdLrxnknw Natalia & Alek - Castle wedding (with 50+ guests) in mix sun/rain weather https://esmefilmandphotography.pic-time.com/FyF2EZ6Bd14fF Delia & George - Borgo wedding in greenery Tuscan (100+ guests) https://esmefilmandphotography.pic-time.com/nr5UtvvInjUjb
  • Can we include our favorite music in the wedding video?
    We use licensed music to ensure that your wedding video can be legally shared and enjoyed without any restrictions. We have a subscription to a professional music platform that offers a wide range of licensed tracks. To align the music with your personal taste, we include a section in our questionnaire where you can provide insights into your musical preferences. We then select songs from our licensed music catalog that best match your tastes and vibe of the video. Most of commercial songs are copyright protected, the process of obtaining the necessary licenses can be lengthy and costly for couples. Therefore, we focus on using high-quality, licensed tracks from our music platform to ensure a smooth and legally compliant experience. We will ask about music in our questionnaire to catch your taste. Or we can share the platfroms we use and you can pick your favourite songs, but the final decision is made by us and depends on the mood of the day, dynamics, pace and coverage, it is fully up to us. If you have a specific copyrighted song you want to include, you would need to purchase the license directly.
  • Are the full ceremony or full speeches included in the final wedding video?
    It depends on you chosen package, some packages have these options already included and in the case it is not included you always have the option to add them (even on a later point) and make a completely tailor made package for you. These are usually videos that will be delivered separately to the final wedding film, with original audio, with no/or minimal cuts and recorded on multiple cameras and different angles. However, usually in our final cinematic highlight wedding video you will have some highlights of both the ceremony and the speeches, while in our documentary wedding film you will have longer parts (or fully integral parts) of these included inside the video.
  • What is the Social Media trailer
    Our wedding film social media trailer is a perfectly condensed preview that encapsulates the essence, emotion, and highlights of our couple's special day in 9:16 aspect ratio: This short video, typically ranging from 30 seconds to a few minutes, is meticulously crafted to showcase the most significant and visually stunning moments of the wedding. Through a skilful blend of carefully selected scenes, music, and storytelling, the trailer aims to evoke the emotions experienced during the event. It serves as a teaser, offering a glimpse into the love, joy, and unique details that define the couple's celebration, ultimately leaving viewers eager to experience the full-length wedding film. And of course, it is ready to be shared with your loved ones or on your social media.
  • Documentary Wedding Film
    COMING SOON.... Your wedding day from start to finish, our documentary-style approach captures your day organically, as it unfolds. With minimal editing and following the natural course of the day, it will leave you with original audio and full scenes as they happened. Check our Instagram for a release update!
  • Cinematic Wedding Highlight Film
    Our highlight wedding film is a beautifully crafted cinematic masterpiece that recreates the essence of our couple's wedding day into an emotional video. We curate the video from recording to final editing with the most out care and handle the whole process as an art production. You will look back at it months and years later and be able to feel again all those emotions, all those little details, the smiles, the tears, of all the people witnessing with you the most beautiful day of your lives. Typically lasting between 5 to 10 minutes, or sometimes much longer (depending on the coverage) this film artistically weaves together carefully selected moments, emotions, and key events to tell your story. The best moments of your day artistically represented. Please note that full scenes, such as entire ceremonies or complete speeches, are not included in this video (nor recorded on the day in full unless part of your package or ordered separately) as the name suggests, this video focuses on the standout moments—the highlights—that best represent the day.
  • How long after the wedding will we receive the images? How will they be delivered?
    The sneak previews are delivered within the first 3 days after the wedding date and the full gallery is delivered within 12-16 weeks after the wedding date.
  • Can we order prints or albums directly from you?
    Absolutely, they can be ordered directly off your final gallery webpage.
  • Do you do dark-room prints?
    Yes, we have a dark room print lab and you can let us know any film photo we took you would like to have. Extra fees depending on print sizing and details together with shipping costs will apply.
  • Will we have the rights to the images?
    The photographer will always hold rights (and copyrights) to their images as per law in Italy and Europe.
  • Will we receive the negatives and/or high resolution digital images?
    All galleries will include high and low resolution images. If you’d like the negatives with your film there’s an additional processing fee. Raws are never included.
  • Can we request specific shots or moments to be captured?
    Yes, less than ten will usually will suffice so we get an idea of what vibe you're after and we also ask for the family photo list as well. On our questionnaire there are in-depth questions about it.
  • Do you carry backup equipment?
    Always! We have at least 2 cameras on us at all times plus 2 backups in our bags.
  • Why do iPhone photos and videos often look different (more vibrant) than those taken with professional cameras?
    iPhones and other smartphones are designed to make your photos look great instantly, no matter the situation. They do this using a technology called HDR (High Dynamic Range), which automatically balances the light and dark areas in a photo. For example, if you’re taking a picture with a bright background, like the sun or a window, HDR ensures that the subject (you!) is still well-lit and not too dark. This gives you that bright, evenly exposed look right out of the camera. Professional cameras, on the other hand, capture much more detail and offer greater control over the final image. They’re designed to handle a wider range of lighting situations, but they don’t automatically process the image the same way a smartphone does. When using a professional camera, especially in challenging lighting conditions like strong backlight, the initial photo might look darker because the camera captures the scene exactly as it is, without the same automatic adjustments that an iPhone makes.
  • What happens if the weather is forecasted on our wedding day?
    Weather is one element we can’t control, but we’re always prepared to adapt and make the best of any situation. If your wedding day is forecasted for rain or other weather changes, we will adjust our approach to ensure we still capture beautiful, timeless images. However, it’s important to understand that certain aspects, like the color of the water near lakes, seas, or oceans, can be affected by the weather. Water reflects the sky, so if the sky is grey, the water will also appear more grey-ish, and this is not something related to our editing. Additionally, if the natural light is insufficient, we will need to use flash or other artificial light sources, which may change the lighting and overall feel of the images and videos. While we strive to maintain a natural look, using flash is sometimes necessary to ensure the best possible quality under challenging conditions. Rest assured, we will still create stunning visuals that capture the essence of your day, even if the weather doesn’t cooperate.
  • How are our files stored and backed up?
    We take the safety and security of your wedding photos and videos very seriously. To ensure your memories are protected, our cameras are equipped with dual-slot SD cards, meaning every photo and video clip is automatically saved to two separate cards as we shoot. This provides an immediate backup in case anything happens to one of the cards. Once we return home, we go a step further by creating a triple backup of all your files. These backups are stored on our hardware throughout the entire editing process and are kept safe for three months after the final delivery of your photos and videos. After this three-month period, the responsibility for storing and safeguarding the final delivery files shifts to you. We strongly recommend that you make your own backups (2 or 3 at least on different devices) to ensure your memories are preserved for the future. Please note that after this time, all raw files will be deleted from our systems.
  • What happens if our wedding gets canceled?
    We understand that sometimes, due to unforeseen circumstances outside of anyone’s control—whether it be from the couple, the venue, or other reasons beyond our decision—a wedding may need to be canceled. In such cases, as outlined in our agreement, there are no full refunds. When we commit to your wedding date, we dedicate ourselves fully to you, often turning away many other couples who inquire about the same date. This time is reserved exclusively for you, and we invest considerable time and resources to ensure everything is perfect for your special day. Because of this, once a booking is made, it becomes challenging for us to refill that date with another event. While we hope this situation never arises, please know that this policy is in place to protect the time and effort we dedicate to each couple. We truly value the trust you place in us and do everything we can to provide exceptional service, regardless of the circumstances.
  • Do you offer a second shooter or additional videographers?
    Yes! Some of our collections will have this already included or you always have the option to add a second shooter.
  • What is your timeline for the day? Do you also create a photography timeline?
    Yes, we do provide a customized photography timeline that is carefully crafted based on the official times of your day as determined by your wedding planner, coordinators, venue, or directly by you (like set times of your ceremony, aperitivo, dinner, and any special events such as fireworks) . Once these main times are set, we manage the rest of the timeline, tailoring it to ensure we maximise our coverage for your day. Our timeline takes into account all logistical needs, including the time required to move around and set up equipment, adjust lighting, position microphones and so much more. This meticulous planning allows us to capture your wedding day in the most seamless and beautiful way. However, it’s essential to understand that if there are any changes to our timelines (last-minute or not) or if the timeline is stretched beyond what we recommend, it can impact our workflow and the final results. We design our timeline to optimize your experience and the quality of your photos and videos, so any alterations may mean we have less time to create the images and footage that reflect our best work. Therefore, we encourage sticking to the agreed timeline to ensure everything runs smoothly and we can deliver the stunning visuals you expect. Please trust us on this one :)

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