Three days of bridal fashion, wedding couple portraits, floral design and considered tablescapes. An intimate editorial experience for wedding photographers, shaped by the textures and romance of Puglia.
Apply for a PlaceA considered gathering of wedding photographers drawn together by a love of storytelling, design and Italy. Create work with intention, discover a new perspective and build meaningful relationships within the international wedding industry.
In the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia brings together Adriatic and Ionian coastlines, ancient olive groves and towns built from pale limestone. Its landscape is shaped by historic masserie — traditional rural estates — and the distinctive conical roofs of the trulli.
For photographers, it is a place of texture and contrast: terracotta façades, whitewashed streets, sculptural stone and the blue of the sea. Beyond the camera, it is a region to experience around the table, through local cooking and the simple pleasure of spending time together.
Our proposed programme explores Monopoli and the surrounding Puglian countryside. Exact locations, access and the final itinerary are subject to confirmation.
Three distinct editorial days, each with its own setting, mood and approach to bridal and wedding photography. The Grand Puglian Wedding features three model couples; La Dolce Vita features one model couple; A Study in Stone features two separate model couples. Floral styling and wedding attire are planned across all three days.
A full wedding editorial with three model couples in bridal and wedding attire, set against Masseria Spina’s historic architecture. Photograph couple portraits, floral styling and a styled reception table, complete with linens, place settings, glassware, cutlery and considered decorative details — a wedding story from portraits to mise en place.
A bridal and wedding couple editorial through Monopoli’s sunlit streets. A model couple in wedding attire, floral details and the town’s pale stone architecture create a cinematic Italian wedding story, with opportunities for movement, close-up details and intimate couple portraits. Café scenes and vintage styling remain proposed creative elements.
A bridal and wedding couple editorial among Puglia’s iconic trulli, pairing wedding attire with floral styling and sculptural limestone surroundings. Photograph two separate model couples, bridal fashion, intimate portraits and floral details in a setting shaped by texture and quiet architectural forms. The exact trulli location remains to be confirmed.
Editorial location photographs are visual references. The proposed creative programme includes three model couples for The Grand Puglian Wedding, one for La Dolce Vita and two separate model couples for A Study in Stone, with wedding attire and floral styling across all three days. Final casting, fashion, floral designs, table styling, venue access and locations remain subject to supplier agreements and confirmation. Other mood imagery is illustrative.
A balance of creative production, exploration and meaningful connection.
Designed so you can focus on your craft, your creativity and the people you meet along the way.
Proposed inclusions, subject to final supplier agreements. Half board is planned as four breakfasts (4–7 October) and four dinners (3–6 October). Lunches, drinks, flights, individual airport transfers and travel insurance are not included unless expressly confirmed in the final booking details.
One evening, we’ll put the cameras down and make time for each other. The proposed experience is a relaxed Puglian cooking class, preparing local dishes before sitting down to enjoy dinner together.
Think conversation, a shared table and a little of the region’s food culture — a chance to connect beyond the editorial shoots.
One group activity is planned within the experience. The cooking class is a proposed format only; the activity, supplier, date and arrangements remain to be confirmed. If selected, the meal would form one of the four half-board dinners.
Born and raised in Rome and now based in Australia, Sara Caltavituro brings a distinctly Italian perspective to destination wedding planning. Through Married in Italy, she works with international couples to create thoughtful, personal celebrations across Italy.
The Italian Edit grew from that same passion for extraordinary places, beautiful design and meaningful connections. Drawing on her experience working with Italian venues and wedding creatives, Sara is bringing photographers together for an immersive experience that goes beyond a traditional styled shoot.
From the first welcome aperitivo to the final frame, her vision is to make every detail feel considered, inspiring and unmistakably Italian.
Married in Italy is Sara’s destination wedding planning business, based in Australia and focused on celebrations across Italy. We help international couples turn their ideas into personal, thoughtfully planned weddings, bringing together the setting, the people and the practical details.
Full and partial wedding planning, from venue and supplier selection to the details that give each celebration its own character.
Wedding-day coordination, elopements and support with the flow of a destination celebration, so couples can enjoy the experience with their guests.
The Italian Edit brings that same planning approach to a gathering for photographers: considered creative direction, local collaboration and an experience shaped around both the imagery and the people creating it.
An intimate experience with limited places, designed for photographers ready to expand their creative world.
Two people of the same sex sharing one room. If no suitable same-sex pairing is available, you will be allocated a private room. Early Access is available until 15 November 2026, limited to the first four confirmed Early Access bookings.
€500 deposit · €1,990 remaining
Apply for a PlaceA room to yourself. Availability must be confirmed by the organiser; selecting a private room is a request, not a guarantee. Early Access is available until 15 November 2026, limited to the first four confirmed Early Access bookings.
€500 deposit · €2,190 remaining
Apply for a PlaceTwo people of the same sex sharing one room. If no suitable same-sex pairing is available, you will be allocated a private room.
€500 deposit · €2,290 remaining
Apply for a PlaceA room to yourself. Availability must be confirmed by the organiser; selecting a private room is a request, not a guarantee.
€500 deposit · €2,490 remaining
Apply for a PlaceAll prices are in euros, per person. The €500 deposit is deducted from the total package price. Remaining balances shown assume the deposit has been paid. Balance due: 3 August 2027. All applications and room allocations require organiser approval.
Applications are personally reviewed. No payment is requested before organiser approval, and a private room is confirmed only when expressly approved.
Choose shared or private accommodation and tell us about your work. An application is not a reservation or a confirmed booking.
Following approval, your confirmation will state the approved room type, total package price, €500 deposit, outstanding balance and balance due date.
After organiser approval, you will receive a secure €500 deposit payment link. The deposit reserves your place and is deducted from your total package price.
The remaining balance is due on 3 August 2027.
If a photographer cancels, the €500 deposit is non-refundable, except where a refund is required by applicable law.
If the organiser cancels the experience or cannot proceed, all amounts paid will be refunded.
If there is a significant change to the dates or core programme, photographers may choose to accept the changes or receive a full refund. Significant changes include moving the event outside 3–7 October 2027 or removing one of the three principal editorial shooting days without a reasonably comparable replacement.
Your full booking terms will be provided for acceptance before a deposit is requested.
Professional wedding and editorial photographers who want to create considered portfolio work, collaborate and build relationships in an intimate international group.
The proposed package includes four breakfasts and four group dinners over the four-night stay. Lunches and drinks are excluded unless specified in the final booking details. One dinner may form part of the proposed cooking activity. Menus, dietary arrangements and suppliers will be confirmed before booking.
No. International or domestic flights, individual airport transfers and travel insurance are not included in the proposed experience.
Yes. Select Early Access private accommodation at €2,690 per person, or Standard private accommodation at €2,990 per person. Availability requires organiser approval. Shared rooms are for two people of the same sex; if no suitable same-sex pairing is available, you will be allocated a private room.
Professional portfolio usage is intended, subject to the final photographer participation agreement, model releases and any venue or supplier licensing restrictions.
3–7 October 2027 is the proposed schedule. The final venue contracts and editorial programme are still being confirmed. No payments are being accepted through this page.
Your application is securely stored for Sara to review. If approved, your confirmation will show your room allocation, total price, €500 deposit and remaining balance due on 3 August 2027. Sara will send a secure deposit link after approval. Applying does not reserve a place or guarantee Early Access pricing or a private room.
Tell us a little about yourself and your work. We’re keeping this experience intentionally small.
Your details are stored securely and used by Sara to review and respond to your application. No payment is collected. To request correction or deletion, contact Sara through Married in Italy.