Alessandro Castelli
Obscura Studio d'immagine
Passionate Photographer Specializing in Real Moments and Beautiful Images
I'm a photographer, a daddy, and a husband... I have been shooting since I was a child with any kind of camera, analogic machines, compact, 35mm, digital SLR cameras, etc... What interests me is to capture and create. Thanks to my grandfather who gave me the first film camera and gave me the opportunity to develop hundreds of photos ... I prefer portraits and storytelling by reportage. My love is "catch the moment" to make beautiful images. I love Photography in all, it is my passion, like pizza. I love to be a friend on the wedding day, not a "director". A friend that will shoot about your day just with emotions and real moments that will become...memories. No constructions, no fake, just a lovely couple with a beautiful story on a special day.
Alessandro’s award-winning artistry is on full display in his photography of a wedding in Sicily. The header photo of this gallery, which earned a coveted WPJA MasterPiece Award, is just the beginning of a striking collection filled with raw emotion and evocative storytelling. Alessandro’s keen eye for vibrant compositions, bold play with color, and powerful black-and-white imagery brings the day to life—from the bride’s unforgettable entrance to a joyous sea-view reception at Villa Infinito Mare. Each frame bears a distinct Sicilian flair, with the color blue woven throughout, celebrating both the couple and the Mediterranean setting. Experience the passion and artistry of this celebration at Roberta and Michele’s wedding in Sicily.
Alessandro masterfully captures the intimate, familial essence of Sicilian weddings in his documentary coverage of an intimate wedding. This gallery radiates warmth, authenticity, and small-town connections, reflecting Alessandro’s dedication to blending seamlessly into the fabric of the events he photographs. Beginning early with the groom’s family, Alessandro uses natural, unobtrusive techniques to document candid moments—over coffee, shared laughter, and the anticipation building before the ceremony. His striking black-and-white images add timelessness and depth, showcasing his ability to reveal genuine bonds and heartfelt emotions. Discover the relaxed, honest storytelling of this community-focused celebration in his gallery showing documentary coverage of Melissa and Salvo’s wedding.
15 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography
3 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists
2 'At Work' Photos
The following photos are of Alessandro Castelli at work.
Wedding Elopement Multiple Picture Galleries (2)
Alessandro Castelli chronicles small weddings and elopements from beginning to end. In this sense, it is no different from any other wedding day. The emphasis is on documenting key moments, capturing spontaneous displays of emotion, and telling the real story behind the elopement day. Below are wedding elopement story awards for Alessandro Castelli.
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