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Northern Italy Wedding Photographer

Intimate & Natural Italian Weddings

Northern Italy Wedding Photographer

I’m a Northern Italy wedding photographer, documenting destination weddings and wedding weekends in a natural, heartfelt and unobtrusive way. Based near Lake Maggiore, I photograph celebrations across Lake Como, Piedmont, the Langhe and beyond — always with a focus on connection, atmosphere and timeless details.

Wedding photography for couples planning a destination celebration in Northern Italy. Based near Lake Maggiore, I photograph intimate weddings and wedding weekends across the lakes and beyond, with a calm and personal approach that allows space for real moments to unfold naturally.— including Lake Como, Langhe, the Dolomites and Milan. Our approach is calm, natural and story-led — focused on real connection, atmosphere and timeless details.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT

A calm presence and gentle guidance (never forced moments)
A complete visual story: people, place, details, emotion
Thoughtful editing with a consistent, timeless finish
Clear planning support before the wedding day
Fast, friendly communication (in English / Italian / Dutch / German)

Weddings in Northern Italy

Northern Italy is perfect for multi-day celebrations: welcome dinners, lake villas, countryside weekends, intimate elopements and mountain escapes. We photograph your day as it unfolds — with space for the atmosphere your guests will remember. Ideal for:
Destination wedding weekends
Intimate weddings & elopements
Elegant villa celebrations
Countryside and mountain weddings

LOCATIONS WE LOVE TO PHOTOGRAPH

Northern Italy offers everything from iconic lakeside villas to vineyard hills and dramatic landscapes. These are some of the places I currently photograph most (with real galleries to explore). If your venue is elsewhere, I’m happy to travel.

Lakes & countryside

Lake Como — iconic villas, boat arrivals, timeless elegance. → [LINK: Lake Como wedding photographer]
Lake Maggiore — soft light, gardens, relaxed luxury. → [LINK: Lake Maggiore wedding photographer]
Lake Orta — intimate, romantic, perfect for smaller celebrations. → [LINK: Lake Orta wedding / elopement]
Piedmont — understated beauty, amazing food & wine. → [LINK: Piedmont wedding story]
Langhe — vineyard hills and elegant wedding weekends. → [LINK: Langhe wedding photographer]
Franciacorta — refined countryside celebrations. → [LINK: Franciacorta wedding/elopement story]

Also available for weddings & elopements in:
Lake Garda, the Dolomites and Liguria (travel welcome — ask for availability).

Planning a wedding weekend in Northern Italy? → Check availability
or email me directly: hello@maaikekolner.com

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ABOUT

CIAO, I’M MAAIKE

NORTHERN ITALY – WORLDWIDE

I’m Maaike — a destination wedding photographer based in Northern Italy, near Lake Maggiore. My approach is natural and thoughtful: timeless storytelling with calm guidance when you need it, and space to truly be present with your people.
Damiano is my partner and my right-hand on wedding days. With his local knowledge and steady presence, he helps things run smoothly behind the scenes — from logistics and timing to little practical moments that make you feel at ease. Together, we care deeply about creating a relaxed experience and images that feel honest, elegant and full of atmosphere.
We work in English, Italian and Dutch (and I also speak German). If you’re planning a wedding weekend in Northern Italy, we’d love to hear what you’re dreaming of.

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MY PROCESS

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN EVERY SESSION

01.

Pre-session consultation

We’ll start with a quick chat so I can hear your vision and see if we’re a good fit. If so, I’ll be excited to help create beautiful, authentic images that tell your unique story.

02.

On your wedding day

Relax and enjoy your day — you’re in great hands. I’ll capture all the special moments naturally, so nothing is missed, and you can focus on making memories.

03.

Professionally edited images

After the wedding, I carefully edit each photo to create a natural, timeless look that reflects your unique story. My signature style highlights authentic emotions and the beauty of the moment, ensuring your images feel warm, elegant, and true to life.

04.

Private online gallery for easy viewing & downloads

You’ll receive a private gallery to easily view, download, and share your photos — a beautiful collection to treasure forever.

KIND WORDS

Impeccable and high-quality service, truly recommendable. Maaike Kolner handled the photography for our wedding. The photo reportage is absolutely wonderful, and we are very happy with the results. Maaike has a unique ability to capture details and moments. All the photos are beautiful, some in color and others in black and white. We can only highly recommend her.
Aline and Stefano
We were very fortunate to have Maaike and Damiano as photographers for our wedding. We wanted a spontaneous and natural photo shoot, not too posed. They were able to capture the essence of the day with candid shots while being discreet. The result is excellent! We have classic group photos as well as special moments that we will always cherish. We highly recommend Maaike Kolner Photography for their kindness and professionalism.
Giulia and Fausto

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

As soon as you have your venue/date — especially for peak weekends.

Yes. Travel and logistics are always discussed upfront.

I offer gentle guidance when needed, but the focus is on natural moments and real connection.

Absolutely — intimate celebrations are very welcome.

Send an inquiry with your date and location. If I’m available, I’ll share coverage options and we’ll confirm with a contract + retainer.

Got more questions? Let’s chat!

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Northern Italy Wedding Photographer