Photography, for me, is a balance between preparation and instinct.
It lives exactly in that space where planning meets freedom, and where control gently gives way to presence.
As a wedding photographer, I strongly believe in the importance of timing, awareness, and organization. Knowing the flow of the day, understanding light, and being ready for what comes next are essential parts of my work. Planning creates the conditions for things to happen.
But what truly gives meaning to my photography is the ability to let go.
The Importance of Instinct in Photography
My photography is deeply instinctive. I need to be in full contact with what is happening around me, without rigid rules or fixed expectations. When I photograph, I don’t want to impose a vision on reality—I want to listen to it.
Instinct allows me to move freely, to react naturally, and to capture moments as they unfold. It’s a physical process as much as an emotional one: the gesture comes before the thought, the feeling before the composition.
This approach helps me create authentic, emotional images—photographs that feel alive, honest, and deeply connected to the moment.
Getting Lost in Bologna: A Personal Photography Practice
Some of my most meaningful work comes from simple moments. I take my camera, leave my house, and walk through Bologna with no destination. No plan. No route. I let the city guide me.
I observe people, shadows, reflections, fleeting gestures. I allow myself to get lost. This practice keeps my photography grounded in curiosity and attention. It trains my eye to recognize beauty in the ordinary and to stay open to what appears unexpectedly.
Walking without a goal teaches me trust—trust in my intuition and in my ability to recognize what matters without forcing it.
Bringing This Approach Into Wedding Photography
This instinctive way of seeing is something I intentionally bring into the weddings I photograph.
A wedding day has its structure and timeline, and that structure is important. But within it, real life happens. Emotions change quickly. Intimate moments appear without warning. The most meaningful images often live in between the scheduled events.
As a documentary wedding photographer, my goal is not to direct every moment, but to be present and responsive. I follow the rhythm of the day, adapting constantly, allowing space for spontaneity and truth.
I photograph weddings the same way I walk through Bologna:
with attention, sensitivity, and openness.
Authentic Wedding Photography Without Constraints
I don’t believe in rigid formulas or forced perfection. I believe in connection, emotion, and presence. My photography is about creating images that reflect how a moment felt, not just how it looked.
By combining careful planning with instinctive freedom, I can tell wedding stories in an honest and personal way—stories made of real gestures, quiet emotions, and fleeting moments that can never be repeated.
Because the most powerful photographs are not over-planned.
They are felt.
And they are created when we allow ourselves to be fully present.