Your wedding photographer at
Villa Cariola
There’s a moment on the terrace at Villa Cariola, right before the sun drops behind Monte Baldo, when the whole valley turns gold and everyone standing there goes quiet without meaning to. I’ve stood in that light with a camera in my hand. I’d love to stand there with you next.
BASED IN GERMANY, TRAVELLING WORLDWIDE – PUBLISHED IN VOGUE & JUNEBUG WEDDINGS
SPECIALISING IN DESTINATION WEDDINGS SINCE 2013
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Why Villa Cariola and why I’d love to photograph your wedding here
Villa Cariola sits above Lake Garda rather than on it. Hillside, frescoed with the Valpolicella vineyards rolling out toward Monte Baldo. Having already photographed a wedding on the property, I now excactly how the panoramic terrace behaves through the day: flat and unremarkable at noon, genuinely striking in the last hour before sunset.
That’s the difference between researching a venue and having actually worked it. I know which hour makes the hills look like something worth remembering, where the Musical Notes Hall’s frescoes carry a portrait without any extra styling and how the day moves between the villa’s grand interior and the open countryside outside it.
My approach adapts to you. Some couples want timeless editorial images. Clean, aesthetic, made for a frame on the wall. Others want pure emotion captured as it happens, unposed an real. Most want both. That’s exactly what I bring to every wedding I photograph in Italy and across Europe.
HOW I SHOOT
Two ways of seeing. One eye behind both.
No two couples want the same photographs, so I never start from a fixed formula. I start from what I see’s from you.
Loose editorial
Composed with intent: architectural lines, considered light, moments arranged just enough to feel timeless. The kind of image you print, frame and still notice years later.
Documentary honesty
Unscripted and close to the ground. I stay quiet, watch for what’s real and catch it before it passes. The laugh nobody planned, the glance between courses.
At Villa Cariola, most couples end up with both: composed portraits while the terrace catches it’s best light and honest storytelling for everything that happens around it.
Want to see how this looks in practice? Browse my destination wedding portfolio.
WHAT COUPLES SAY
Stories from weddings across THE LAKES
SABRINA & CONNOR, LAKE GARDA
“The photos are absolutely stunning! Not only are we completely in love with them, but our family and friends can’t stop talking about how beautiful they are. You can truly see how much love, care and passion you put into your work.
Thank you again for everything you did to make our wedding day so special. We wouldn’t change a single thing and would choose you all over again!”
ANN-SOPHIE & CHRIS, LAKE COMO
“We are absolutely overwhelmed by our beautiful photos. They are so incredible—far more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. We honestly couldn’t be happier and are beyond grateful. Thank you so much for capturing our day so perfectly!”
Planning your WEDDING AT VILLA CARIOLA?
Read my complete Villa Cariola Wedding Guide – venue costs, photo spots, timelines and everything you need to know. (coming soon)
Frequently asked questions
Everything you’d like to know
01.
Where is Villa Cariola located?
Villa Cariola is a 15th-century hillside estate in Caprino Veronese, in the hills above Lake Garda, at the foot of Monte Baldo. It looks out over the Valpolicella wine region. Close enough to the lake for a day trip, far enough inland to skip the peak-season traffic.
02.
When should I book a wedding photographer for Villa Cariola
You should book your Villa Cariola photographer at least 12 to 18 months before your wedding date. Peak season around Lake Garda runs from May to September and availability fills quickly. Reaching out as soon as your date is confirmed gives you the best chance of securing your first choice.
03.
What does a wedding photographer at Villa Cariola cost?
Wedding photography at Villa Cariola starts at 5.500€ for full-day coverage. Every couples receives a personalised quite based on their schedule, package preferences and any additional services such as a videographer, fine art albums or film photography.
04.
Can you photograph both the ceremony and the reception?
During a portrait session, you can expect a relaxed and enjoyable experience. We’ll guide you through different poses and settings to capture a variety of images. The session typically lasts about 1-2 hours, depending on the location and the number of outfit changes. We strive to make you feel comfortable and bring out your natural expressions.
05.
Do you work with a second photographer?
Yes! I always work with a second photographer to enhance your special day with even more moments, emotions and different perspectives. We truly understand how to guide and lead a wedding together and gives you a gallery that looks consistent and complete.
06.
Why is Villa Cariola such a popular choice for destination weddings?
Villa Cariola is popular for weddings because of its combination of scale and structure. Reception space für up to 300 guests, an in-house wedding team and a panoramic hillside setting that doesn’t require a private full-estate buyout to access. The frescoed Musical Note Hall an the terrace views over Valpolicella give it real visual range across a single property.