ROBERTA & JULIEN

Wedding at Borgo del Convento near Soverato, Calabria

A volte il luogo giusto incontra le persone giuste.

Il monastero storico di Borgo del Convento ha fatto da sfondo a un matrimonio che aveva poco di spettacolare e molto di autentico.

Roberta e Julien, due artisti. Lei italiana, lui francese. Hanno riunito famiglie, amici e culture diverse con una naturalezza rara, senza bisogno di trasformare tutto in un evento.

Ho scelto di raccontare questa giornata alternando digitale e pellicola 35mm, lasciando che fosse la luce, i gesti e gli sguardi a fare il resto.

Questa è solo una piccola parte della loro storia.

 

Sometimes, the right place meets the right people.

The historic monastery of Borgo del Convento became the setting for a wedding that was never about spectacle, but about authenticity.

Roberta and Julien, two artists. She is Italian, he is French. They brought together families, friends, and different cultures with remarkable ease, without ever feeling the need to turn the day into a performance.

I chose to tell their story through both digital photography and 35mm film, letting the light, the gestures, and the quiet moments speak for themselves.

This is only a small glimpse into their story.

Wedding invitation, rings and silver bridal shoes photographed on film
Bridal shoes, wedding rings, perfume and invitation photographed on 35mm film
Roberta and Julien's wedding invitation at Borgo del Convento in Calabria
Wedding rings, invitation and bridal shoes during preparations at Borgo del Convento
Silver bridal shoes beneath the wedding dress photographed on 35mm film
Wedding dress and silver bridal shoes photographed on film before the ceremony
Wedding dress hanging inside Borgo del Convento photographed on 35mm film
Bride sharing champagne with friends during preparations on 35mm film
Wedding reception tables in the historic courtyard of Borgo del Convento on film
Bridal necklace and earrings photographed during wedding preparations
Bride having her wedding dress fastened before the ceremony
Bride relaxing in an armchair before the ceremony photographed on 35mm film
Bride moving through the room in her flowing wedding dress on 35mm film
Bride seated in her wedding dress during preparations photographed on film
Champagne glasses and groom accessories before the wedding at Borgo del Convento
Groom getting ready with friends in the gardens of Borgo del Convento
Friends helping the groom adjust his tie before the ceremony
Natural groom portrait before the Borgo del Convento wedding ceremony
Groom raising a glass with family and friends before the ceremony
Groom and wedding guests sharing a toast photographed on 35mm film
Bride fastening her silver wedding shoes before the ceremony
Natural bridal portrait beside a window at Borgo del Convento
Bride standing by the window before her wedding ceremony in Calabria
Detail of the bride's flowing wedding dress during preparations
Outdoor wedding ceremony inside the historic ruins of Borgo del Convento on 35mm film
Bride and groom during their ceremony at Borgo del Convento photographed on film
Bride holding a white wedding bouquet during the ceremony on 35mm film
White bridal bouquet with anthuriums and seasonal flowers
Wedding ceremony beneath the historic stone arch at Borgo del Convento
Bride photographed in dramatic natural light during her Borgo del Convento wedding
Bride and groom sharing a quiet moment during their wedding ceremony
Newlyweds kissing during the ceremony at Borgo del Convento
Bride and groom facing their guests inside the historic monastery ruins
Newlyweds leaving the ceremony surrounded by friends and family
Bride and groom walking through guests after their Borgo del Convento ceremony
Historic stone arch of Borgo del Convento beneath a dramatic Calabria sky
Bride and groom portrait among the olive trees photographed on 35mm film
Groom kissing the bride during relaxed wedding portraits on film
Bride and groom embracing in the Calabria countryside on 35mm film
Natural wedding portrait of the couple in the landscape around Borgo del Convento
Newlyweds kissing among the olive trees photographed on 35mm film
Close detail of the newlyweds embracing during 35mm wedding portraits
Bride and groom sharing a close kiss during portraits at Borgo del Convento
Bride resting her head on the groom during relaxed wedding portraits
Newlyweds walking together through the countryside at Borgo del Convento
Bride and groom moving with the flowing wedding dress photographed on 35mm film
Black and white portrait of the newlyweds holding hands in Calabria
Bride and groom playfully spinning during their wedding portraits
Black and white portrait of the groom carrying the bride at Borgo del Convento
Newlyweds kissing with the historic monastery ruins behind them
Elegant wedding table setting in the courtyard photographed on 35mm film
Black and white wedding reception table at Borgo del Convento
Candlelit wedding table with white flowers and eucalyptus in the monastery courtyard
Evening wedding dinner in the historic courtyard photographed on 35mm film
Bride and groom walking among guests during dinner at Borgo del Convento
Wedding guests raising their glasses during the evening reception
Evening reception beneath string lights in the courtyard of Borgo del Convento
Newlyweds raising their glasses during the nighttime celebration on 35mm film
Bride and groom beside the wedding dessert table photographed on 35mm film
Bride dancing with friends during the nighttime wedding party at Borgo del Convento

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