Castello di Petrata
Assisi — Perugia
Five kilometres from Assisi, set within fifty hectares of olive groves, orchards and woodland. Family-run in the best sense: genuine care, none of the rigidity of a hotel.
Castello di Petrata dates back to 1340, originally built as a villa along the Franciscan path between Assisi and Gubbio, then converted into a fortress in the 15th century. Today it's one of the most sought-after venues for international destination weddings in Umbria — and it's easy to see why: the view over the Perugia plain and Assisi stops you mid-frame.
I've photographed here several times and each time there's something different: the May blossom, the red ivy on the walls in autumn, the light shifting with the seasons. It's a generous venue for a photographer.
THE VENUE AT A GLANCE
— 5 km from Assisi, 25' from airport
— Civil ceremony on-site
— Up to 250 guests
— Rooms and suites
— Panoramic pool
— Exclusive use available
GALLERY
Weddings at Castello di Petrata
HOW I WORK HERE
Photographing a wedding at Castello di Petrata
Light here is the first ally. The castle faces west — sunset hits the walls full-on and creates an oblique, warm light that turns any moment into something memorable. I work mostly with available light: I want the photos to tell this place exactly as it is.
The inner cloister is my favourite spot for portraits: filtered light, an intimate setting, ancient stone. The park and the olive groves are perfect for the couple's walk — space, room to breathe, nothing to clutter the frame.
I work with the Realwed™ Method: no rigid poses, no theatrical direction. I observe, I anticipate, I shoot when something happens. The result is photos that look stolen — in the best sense of the word.
✓ Full reportage from getting ready to the reception
✓ Evening coverage with natural and artificial light
✓ Fine art prints and album available on request
✓ Pre-wedding site visit included
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THE METHOD
I don't follow a style: I follow you
The Realwed™ Method is not a formula. It's a way of working on the field: present without being intrusive, attentive without being directive. Every couple is different, every venue has its own light, every day has its own pace. I adapt — not the other way around.
Would you get married at Castello di Petrata?
Tell me about your idea of a wedding. Even just an impression, an atmosphere, a feeling. That's where we start.
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