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Riccardo Pieri wedding photographer

Belmond Villa San Michele Wedding Photographer

Belmond Villa San Michele is one of the most iconic venues in Florence, set in the hills of Fiesole with breathtaking views over the city and surrounding Tuscan landscape. I have photographed weddings and elopements here on multiple occasions, and each time the location offers something different depending on the season, the light and the time of day.

A Venue That Works in Every Condition

One of the things I appreciate most about Villa San Michele from a photographic point of view is its flexibility. The orientation of the building means we can work on the front or the rear depending on the light at any given time of day, which gives us options that many venues simply do not have.


When the weather turns, the interior spaces are genuinely beautiful. The natural light inside is soft and directional, which produces portraits with real depth and mood. Combined with the view over Florence from the terrace, Villa San Michele delivers strong images whether the day is clear or overcast.

Elopements and Intimate Weddings at Villa San Michele

The intimate scale of Villa San Michele makes it particularly well suited for elopements and small celebrations. The gardens are well maintained and offer generous space for portraits without feeling exposed or crowded. The combination of Renaissance architecture, manicured greenery and the Florentine skyline in the background creates a setting that is both refined and deeply personal.


I have photographed elopements here and the atmosphere is always calm, private and genuinely romantic. For couples who want something meaningful without the complexity of a large wedding, this venue is one of the best choices in the Florence area.

My Approach at Villa San Michele

I work in a natural and unobtrusive way, focused on real moments and authentic emotion rather than posed or forced situations. At Villa San Michele I use the available light throughout the day, moving between the garden, the terrace and the interior spaces as the light changes.


My goal is always the same: to create a collection of images that reflects the atmosphere of the day and allows you to relive it exactly as it felt.

Read our guide to weddings at Villa San Michele

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are planning a wedding or elopement at Belmond Villa San Michele and would like to know more about my availability, I would be happy to hear about your plans.

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