Fragments

A visual notebook of gestures, places and moments gathered along the way. Images that do not belong to a full story here, but still carry something worth keeping.

Orange cat-eye sunglasses resting on an illustrated Japanese fan at Hassler Roma, photographed as an editorial fashion detail.

Bridal portrait beneath the monumental colonnade of St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, framed by a hanging lantern.

Intimate black-and-white portrait of newlyweds embracing beneath a sheer bridal veil.

Four colorful ceramic plates arranged on a rustic stone surface in Ravello on the Amalfi Coast.

Gestures, mostly unnoticed.

Four elegantly dressed women arranged along the medieval stone staircase and balcony of Castello di Limatola.

Natural-light bridal portrait in a lace wedding gown beneath leafy branches at Villa Mocale in Tuscany.

Breitling Navitimer watch resting on a Firenze magazine during elegant wedding preparations.

Playful black-and-white photograph of a bride running across the lawn at Villa Alberico in Rome as a friend films her.

Wedding bands resting among the worn keys of a vintage typewriter at Antonello Colonna Resort near Rome.

Handwritten wedding letter and two gold rings illuminated by patches of natural sunlight.

Groom beside his mother in an elegant hat at the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome.

Potted cypress trees and garden greenery framed through an open doorway at Conti di San Bonifacio in Tuscany.

Black-and-white aerial photograph of newlyweds relaxing aboard a classic wooden boat on Lake Como.

Close-up of newlyweds holding hands beside a red-covered ceremonial book during their wedding.

From Rome to Tuscany, Lake Como and the Amalfi Coast, places become part of the story.

Soft-focus wedding portrait on Rome's Pincio terrace, overlooking the dome of St. Peter's Basilica.

Sunlight illuminating ornate plasterwork, painted walls and a hanging lamp inside a historic Italian church.

Couple holding hands on a Florence terrace overlooking the cathedral dome and historic rooftops.

Wedding rings and a white boutonniere arranged on an upholstered chair at Belmond Caruso in Ravello.

Bride in a white silk robe carrying her wedding gown through a historic room at Castello di Ceri near Rome.

Close-up of a lace wedding gown with an open back as the bride holds the groom's hand.

Black-and-white street photograph of newlyweds seated at a café near Santa Maria Novella in Florence, with blurred passersby.

Silhouette of a saxophonist performing amid vibrant pink and violet lighting during a wedding celebration.

Close-up of a monogrammed wedding card beneath the green stems of a white floral bouquet.

Groom holding a wedding vow booklet behind his back, dressed in a tailored black suit.

Stories shaped by people who came from elsewhere, and made Italy part of their own.

Instant wedding photographs arranged across a radial black-and-white pattern at Villa Miani in Rome.

Editorial bridal portrait against a stone wall with large iron rings on Tiber Island in Rome.

Overhead architectural photograph of a bride descending the marble staircase with gilded railings at Gran Meliá Rome.

Minimalist detail of fabric-covered buttons running down a white wedding gown against deep red curtains.

Sunlit facade of the historic Grand Albergo Flora in Rome, partially framed by leafy branches.

Newlyweds kissing before the monumental marble sculptures of the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

Embroidered wedding gown displayed along a staircase framed by pale aqua doors in a historic Italian venue.

Bride laughing along a cypress-lined garden path as she lifts the flowing tulle of her wedding dress.

Colorful inflatable swimming rings floating across the turquoise pools at Monastero Santa Margherita in Todi, Umbria.

Delicate wedding menu decorated with small white flowers on a refined table setting at Villa Alberico in Rome.

Destination weddings in Italy, seen with an editorial eye and a quiet attention to what happens naturally.

Silhouetted newlyweds embracing beside the Colosseum in Rome during golden hour.

One white umbrella among yellow umbrellas displayed beneath framed decorative artwork at Palazzo Roma.

White lace wedding dress displayed beside a vintage red Vespa scooter at Antonello Colonna Resort.

Wedding invitations, rings, bridal shoes and perfume arranged with antique gold frames in an editorial flat lay.

Classical stone bust illuminated by dramatic side light beneath an arch at Castello Brancaccio near Rome.

Delicate bridal veil draped between framed artworks and an elegant table lamp inside Palazzo Roma.

Aerial view of an intimate outdoor wedding ceremony on a lawn surrounded by landscaped estate gardens.

Wedding rings arranged on a hand-painted red coral ceramic tile against patterned turquoise tiles.

Bride and groom dancing with floral leis during an evening celebration, captured with colorful motion blur.

Newlyweds embracing beneath a windblown veil, framed by a dark stone archway.

What remains, in passing.

Minimalist wedding reception tables arranged inside the contemporary glass-walled Antonello Colonna Resort near Rome.

Close-up of delicate floral embroidery on a white bridal veil laid across an engraved stone inscription.

Rear bridal portrait with an embroidered lace train spread across a cobblestone courtyard beneath three arches.

Historic architectural window at Palazzo Roma framing a distant dome and small statue.

Gallery wall of classical paintings and framed illustrations inside the historic interiors of Palazzo Roma.

Two wedding guests in tailored navy suits holding stemmed beer glasses during a reception at Villa Aurelia in Rome.