Tucked away on the western shores of Lake Como, framed by dramatic alpine peaks and sculpted gardens, Villa Balbiano is the kind of place you almost have to see to believe. And this shoot—starring the effortlessly stylish Eduardo and Francesca—was every bit as dreamy as the setting promised.
Set against the grandeur of one of Italy’s most iconic wedding venues, this editorial wasn’t about over-the-top opulence. It was about curated beauty, thoughtful detail, and the kind of magic that happens when you blend soft, modern styling with timeless European charm.
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I'm Emma and I photograph weddings and elopements in Melbourne or wherever your love takes you.
I’ll capture your wedding day with the gentle direction of editorial style and the soul of documentary storytelling. What does that mean? It means I’ll guide you to get portraits that feel truly like you, and capture beautiful, candid moments and real emotions without you even knowing I’m there the rest of the wedding day. Trust me, I’ve got you!
What drives me is connection.
I’m inspired by people who feel deeply, those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments, and the poetry in quiet gestures. I’ve always believed great photography feels like slipping back into a memory, not just looking at a picture.
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