
Frank Armocida
Reggio Calabria, Italy Wedding Photographer
A Photographer Capturing Emotion in the Documentary Style
When I was a child, my father, Francesco Armocida, used to bring me to his little darkroom in our home in Brooklyn, where I was born. He was working as an artist and re-toucher for a large advertising agency in New York at the time. He had the great fortune to meet photographers like Avedon and Kertesz, who would shoot and print their photos where he worked. The darkroom was like a rebirth for me. It was a magical feeling to see the images appear slowly. This was my fantastic introduction to photography.
We soon moved to Calabria, Italy, where I now live with my wife and children. As a young university student, I adored photographing the wonderful aspects of nature. I loved using selective focus and shallow depth of field to create magical atmospheres that reminded me of my father’s paintings. I soon developed a great interest in portrait photography and studied lighting techniques. I took portrait courses and followed many wedding photographers helping them during wedding shootings: then I found out that not only in wedding photography you have to be a good photographer but you really should also have a certain behaviour to achieve a certain kind of photography, the one I was and still seeking for today: capture moments with low photographer ‘interference’.
I prefer the documentary style, the one that captures the real, emotional moment. Unlike ‘fixed’ pictures and concocted scenarios, I am aiming to capture genuine life moments. It is an honour to be part of the WPJA. Not only is it a guideline for B&G, but it is also a tool to help photographers meet couples’ needs.
Frank Armocida is a renowned wedding photographer based in Reggio Calabria, Italy, known for capturing the beauty and emotion of each celebration. His Wedding Stories gallery showcases a variety of love stories, from Alexi & Mike’s intimate wedding in Cleto to Alicia & Alessio’s captivating Aussi-Italian union. Frank’s ability to tell a unique story through his lens is evident in every image, highlighting the individual essence of each couple. In addition to weddings, Frank excels in studio portraiture, featuring striking portraits like "Chiara 2.0" and family shots such as "Brothers in Mammola." His portraits capture authentic emotions and personal connections, making each session memorable. Frank's dedication to storytelling and capturing the true essence of his subjects ensures that each photograph becomes a cherished keepsake, celebrating love and life in its most genuine form.
2 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography
4 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists
1 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles
The WPJA proudly recognizes Frank Armocida as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.

Wedding Elopement Multiple Picture Galleries (1)
Frank Armocida 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 Frank Armocida.