Irish & Gordon in Tuscany, Italy

September 30th, 2026

In the heart of the Tuscan countryside, Irish and Gordon’s wedding had the kind of setting you’d only expect to find in a film, and I was lucky enough to fly all the way from Australia to photograph every minute of it 🌻🇮🇹

The day began with some relaxed getting-ready moments at Villa Podernovo in the early afternoon, before a short, scenic drive through the countryside to the Abbazia di San Galgano: a Gothic, crumbling 13th-century abbey surrounded by fields of sunflowers and rolling Tuscan hills, and the perfect place for Irish and Gordon to say “I do”. Following a beautifully intimate ceremony (that not even a five-minute burst of summer rain could dampen), we roamed the grounds of the abbey and captured some of my favourite portraits ever. Back at the Villa, we caught a truly gorgeous sunset, and the celebrations kicked off in full swing with dancing, tiramisu and spritzes late into the night.

It was a wedding that was all parts sweet, sentimental and full of fun, and everything Irish and Gordon had dreamed it would be. I’m genuinely honoured to have captured a day as unique and special as this one. I hope you enjoy some of my favourite photos from the day as much as I enjoyed taking them (including some nostalgically magical shots on 35mm film 😌🎞️).

Getting Ready for the Day: The Gents

The day began with Gordon and his groomsmen getting ready together at the Villa (and all of us doing our best to escape the midday Italian summer heat). We kept this brief but fun with a few drinks in hand, and a quick lesson in driving a classic car on Italian roads as well.

Getting Ready for the Day: The Girls

No one was more excited for the day than Irish and her bridesmaids. There was a stunning dress, beautiful details and florals, and a cheeky glass of prosecco in hand to help calm the nerves. Between some very Vogue-worthy gown portraits and plenty of cute candid snaps as everyone got ready, the room was a happy mix of nerves, laughter and excitement. By the end of it, Irish was a vision and ready to head to the Abbey.

A Ceremony Among The Ruins

The Abbazia di San Galgano is a Gothic abbey dating back to the 13th century, now a beautiful open-air ruin where the stone walls still stand tall against the sky. There’s something that happens when you stand in a place that old. Everything quiets down, and every moment feels a little bigger than it would anywhere else.

It’s easily one of the most striking ceremony settings I’ve ever had the privilege of working in, and watching Irish and Gordon make it theirs was something special.

(During my 6 weeks in Spain & Italy for this season, Irish's walk down the Aisle was the only time it rained. If you ask us it just made her entrance even more magic)

Sunflowers & Sunsets

The Abbey provided one of the most picturesque backdrops I've been lucky enough to photograph. Irish & Gordon gave me their full trust in their wedding vision, so together with the wonderfully talented Alika & Rodrigo from Soma Filmes, and Irish & Gordon's ease of looking like models in front of the camera, we flew through these portraits and were back to celebrate at the Villa in no time. These are some of my favourite couples portraits I've ever captured and not just because of all the wonderful memories attached to them, I really think they are just that stunning.

Sunset at Villa Podernovo

As the sun set we made our way back to Villa Podernovo, soaking up all the rolling views and golden light Tuscany had to offer. Every direction we turned there was another picture-perfect scene waiting to happen and another moment worth capturing. It was everything you’d dream of if you were planning a wedding in Tuscany.

Once the light had faded, the celebrations truly kicked off: tiramisu served by the slice, champagne towers, and dancing with Aperol spritzes in hand, late into the night. Add in some great speeches, delicious food and a seriously talented bit of dancing from Irish and Gordon, and it was the kind of party that nobody wanted to end.

(When I tell you this was the best tiramisu I’ve ever had, you’ll really have to take my word for it.)

Honoured to be a part of it.

Destination weddings are always a privilege to be a part of. Irish and Gordon invited me to capture one of the biggest days of their lives all the way on the other side of the world, and I'm so grateful they trusted me with it. Memories and friends that will last a lifetime, and more great photos then we all know what to do with.
It just makes me even more excited for the next one 🥂

A little bit of 35mm film

I also couldn't resist shooting some of the day on 35mm film too, trying to capture some in between and truly candid moments. There's a nostalgic, dreamy quality to film that suits a place like Tuscany perfectly and some of these frames ended up being my favourite from across the day.

Read more about Irish and Gordon’s engagement session in Rome, Italy (releasing 11 October 2026).