Wedding Photographer in Italy – Timeless, Cinematic & Real
Wedding Photography Across Italy’s Most Iconic Destinations — from Lake Como to Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Venice and Rome.
Check AvailabilityBeing an experienced wedding photographer in Italy, I capture destination weddings in Lake Como, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Venice, and Rome — blending editorial composition with documentary storytelling to create photos that feel natural, elegant, and alive.
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Top Wedding Destinations in Italy
Discover my favourite places to photograph weddings across Italy — from Lake Como villas and Tuscan estates to Amalfi terraces, Venetian palaces, Rome, Portofino, Sicily, and the Dolomites.
About Janis — Wedding Photographer in Italy
I’m Janis Ratnieks, a wedding photographer in Italy with over 20 years of experience and hundreds of destination weddings behind me. My work blends editorial composition with honest documentary moments, so your photos feel timeless, cinematic, and real.
- Coverage across Lake Como, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Venice, Rome, Sicily & the Dolomites
- Calm direction, natural skin tones, and elegant fine-art colour
- Hybrid film + digital workflow for texture and depth
- Option to add 2–3 experienced second photographers (no random assistants)
- Location planning, best-light timelines, and permit guidance when needed
How I Work in Italy
As a wedding photographer in Italy, my process is simple, calm, and built around great light and real moments.
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1) Enquiry & Date Hold
Quick call to understand your plans, locations, and timings. I pencil the date, share honest advice, and suggest coverage options.
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2) Planning & Locations
We build a simple timeline around best light. I advise on permits and quiet spots near your venues — Lake Como villas, Tuscan estates, Amalfi terraces, Venetian palaces.
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3) Wedding Day
Calm direction when needed, documentary for everything else. Hybrid film + digital for texture and tone. Two–three photographers available for larger celebrations.
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4) Preview & Delivery
Preview gallery within two weeks. Final images in 6–8 weeks — timeless colour, clean skin tones, and ready-to-print files in a private gallery.
Recent Weddings in Italy
A few favourites from Venice, Rome, Florence, and Lake Como. See the full stories below.
Why Choose Italy for Your Destination Wedding
As a wedding photographer in Italy, I’ve photographed celebrations in places made for timeless images — grand villas, sea-cliff terraces, and quiet church courtyards where the light does half the work.
From the vineyards of Tuscany and the lakeside mansions of Lake Como, to the dramatic views of the Amalfi Coast and canals of Venice, every region has its own rhythm. Prefer city elegance? Rome is perfection. After colour and coastline? Portofino delivers. Want old-world drama? Sicily never disappoints.
My approach is simple: natural direction when it helps, documentary for everything else. Clean colour, flattering light, and photographs that feel alive years from now.
What My Couples Say About Their Italian Weddings
The most meaningful proof of my work comes from the couples I’ve had the honour to photograph. Here are a few words from brides and grooms who celebrated their dream weddings across Italy.
WOW! We love them!!! They have come out fantastically! You and Inese have done an amazing job!! We knew you guys were great but these shots have blown us away. Everyone says they wish their photographer had been that good. I hope some of them make your ‘Greatest Shots’.
Janis Ratnieks is the KING of wedding photography. Our pictures exceed all hopes and expectations. Janis has a rare gift for capturing the right moment and bringing out everything that is beautiful. Friendly, full of energy and very professional — it was a pleasure having him by our side.
Janis, Dan just showed me the photos. WOW! You are AMAZING! So incredibly talented. I knew you were good, but didn’t know just how brilliant your eye is. Thanks a million.
Our Tuscany wedding was perfectly captured — from getting ready in Florence to the intimate moments under the Tuscan sun. Janis knows how to shape the light, the love, and the landscape. We couldn’t recommend him more.
Choosing Janis for our Lake Como celebration was the best decision we made. He made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the day. Calm, friendly, incredibly creative — he captured every special moment, from breathtaking views to candlelit dinner. If you want magical Italy wedding photos, Janis is the one to call.
We couldn’t be happier. Our Rome wedding was beautifully told — from landmark portraits to the last dance. Patient, passionate, and professional throughout, and the photos are a treasure forever. Truly the best wedding photographer in Italy.
Why wait? Book your wedding photographer in Italy today!
Italy Wedding Photographer – FAQ
Common questions couples ask when planning a destination wedding in Italy.