There are moments when everything aligns: the light, the laughter, the setting. This pre-wedding aperitivo in Florence was one of those evenings where every element unfolded with grace. As a photographer in Florence, I have the privilege of documenting life’s most cherished gatherings, and this celebration felt both intimate and grand.
We met on a stunning private terrace overlooking the Duomo—360 degrees of open sky and Renaissance architecture. The city basked in the golden hour, its rooftops catching the last light of day as the sky transitioned into soft hues of blush and amber. It was the perfect backdrop for a couple and their closest family and friends to enjoy an elegant toast before the wedding day.
They were radiant. She wore a short white dress with modern elegance, and he looked equally polished. Their energy was joyful and calm, surrounded by people who clearly love them deeply. The aperitivo unfolded with champagne glasses raised, stories exchanged, and laughter carried away by the breeze.
The group enjoyed the view of Florence from every angle—the Arno, the red dome of the Duomo, and the soft outlines of Tuscan hills fading into twilight.
These are the moments that make my work as a photographer in Florence so meaningful. Not just capturing the way it looked, but how it felt. This sunset aperitivo was more than a gathering; it was a quiet celebration of love, family, and the beauty of now.
If you’re planning an intimate event or a destination celebration in Florence, I’d love to help you preserve it in timeless, luminous imagery—full of color, emotion, and light.
My photographic style is warm, luminous, and intimate – filled with soft tones, delicate light, and gentle elegance. I aim to create images that feel as honest as they are beautiful, in colors that reflect emotion, not filters.
Book me as your photographer in Florence. For new inquiries please send me an e-mail . Love, Oli Yeleynaya🤍
