Commissioned photography

I live and work in Como, so the lake, Milan and the Alps are my everyday territory. But every year I spend several weeks travelling: I have photographed on six continents and I’m happy to join clients and couples all over Europe and beyond.

Travel within 50 km of Como is included. Beyond that, I add travel, meals and accommodation to the quote at cost, with no mark-up, and show you each item. Abroad, I arrange the flights and the transport of my equipment myself, always with a fixed quote agreed before we leave.

For landscapes, rain is often a gift: mist and clouds make for the most interesting photos. For a wedding I always bring lights and an indoor plan B, chosen during the site visit. For portraits, aerial work and architecture, we move the date at no cost if the weather makes it necessary.

I’m not a videographer and I don’t want to pretend to be one. With the drone and the A7S III, though, I shoot short 4K clips, useful for a website, a hotel or social media, and edit them myself. For a proper wedding film, I’ll introduce you to colleagues I trust.

No. Before every job I check where flying is allowed and apply for the necessary permits; in cities or near airports, I allow for waits of several weeks. If the permit doesn’t come through or the wind is too strong, the drone stays in the backpack and I tell you straight away.

Yes. Every photo in the portfolio can become a fine art print on cotton paper, in a limited edition of 30 numbered and signed copies. You can request one with a single click from the photo’s page: I’ll reply with sizes, prices and timing, usually two or three weeks.

For weddings between May and September, it’s best to write to me 9–12 months ahead: I take only one wedding a day and Saturdays fill up fast. For portraits, architecture and aerial work, two or three weeks is usually enough. If your date is close, write to me anyway: sometimes a day frees up.

It depends on the job, the location and the time it takes. You’ll find starting prices on the services page; for an accurate quote, send me the date, the location and a rough budget. I reply within 24 hours and, after a short call, send you a written quote, itemised line by line.

To secure the date I ask for a 30% deposit when the contract is signed. The balance is due one week before the wedding or, for other services, on delivery of the photos. I accept bank transfers; prints are paid in full when ordered. Every payment comes with its own invoice.

For weddings I send a preview of about 30 photos within a week and the full gallery within six weeks. Portraits and architecture take two weeks; reportage follows the schedule agreed with the editors. Everything arrives in a private online gallery, where you can download the high-resolution files.

No, and it’s not about being possessive. A RAW file is a negative still to be developed: without my choices of light and colour, it doesn’t represent my work. I do keep all the original files for at least ten years, though, and if you need a different version of a photo, I’m happy to prepare it.

For private use you can print and share the photos as you like, crediting my name when you post them online. For businesses, hotels and magazines, the licence is written into the quote: where, for how long and in which media. I only show images in my portfolio with your consent.