Fabio Mirulla

A smiling couple holding hands and lifting their arms in the air while being showered with brightly coloured confetti.

"We are lucky as wedding photographers because the setting for us is always a happy day," says Canon Ambassador Fabio Mirulla. "To be able to share in such joy makes it an incredible job." Taken on a Canon EOS R6 Mark II with a Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM lens at 1/8000 sec, f/1.6 and ISO100. © Fabio Mirulla

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One of Italy's most celebrated destination wedding photographers, Canon Ambassador Fabio Mirulla has garnered a reputation for never repeating the photos he has already shot.

"Sometimes people say weddings are always the same and it's just not true," he explains. "Every wedding is as unique as every couple."

Born and raised in Tuscany, where he is still based now, Fabio bought his first camera during high school. While studying archaeology at the University of Siena in 2005, he took a summer job at a photo studio, where he initially worked as an assistant. "I remember the first wedding I did very clearly," he explains. "I saw a lot of different light conditions. There was a little rain and then brilliant sunshine. It was beautiful. I fell in love with this world from that first wedding I did."

After graduating, Fabio set up his own wedding photography business and his unique style quickly caught the eyes of couples from across the globe. "The beautiful part of this work is you will find weddings in every culture and each one will have a different approach," he explains. "When you travel and meet other cultures, it's magic. It's like a personal project every time and it forces me to try new techniques. One of the big mistakes photographers sometimes make is to approach a destination wedding in a touristic way. I will try my best every time to tell the story in my way."

Canon Ambassador and wedding photographer Fabio Mirulla.

Location: Tuscany, Italy
Specialist areas: Weddings
Favourite kit:
A black and white image of an embracing couple in silhouette, framed by the central arch of a bridge and with a city skyline behind.

Fabio used to work on up to 60 weddings a year but has cut this back to around 25-30 per season. "After my son was born, I wanted more time for my family and more energy to shoot the weddings in the best way possible," he explains. "Now I have time to experiment and come up with new ideas." Taken on a Canon EOS R6 Mark II with a Canon RF 85mm F1.2L USM lens at 1/250 sec, f/9 and ISO100. © Fabio Mirulla

Fabio's talent and his quirky style have been widely recognised, resulting in an array of awards, including Photographer of the Year 2019 from the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP) and Photographer of the Year 2019 from This is Reportage.

In 2021, he was named Fearless Photographer of the Year, International Wedding Photographer of the Year and Masters of Italian Wedding Photography’s Photographer of the Year. In 2025, Fearless placed him at number two in its Top 100 Photographers of All Time.

"I am very proud, more for the personal challenge because you are in competition with hundreds of great photographers from all over the world," he says. "But I don't shoot for awards. I shoot for the couples that choose me. It is a strong creative challenge, but experimentation is the first part of my work. I'm always trying new things."

A bride and groom raise a toast to their guests who are seated around a long table under an ornate chandelier.

"I have a rule to show 10-20% of each shoot on my website and blog," says Fabio. "If you show your vision and the pictures you love, you will attract the right kind of couples for you." Taken on a Canon EOS R5 with a Canon RF 24mm F1.8 MACRO IS STM lens at 1/160 sec, f/1.8 and ISO3200. © Fabio Mirulla

Today, Fabio travels the world photographing couples in some of the most spectacular locations, but at home in the Tuscan countryside is where he enjoys working most. "It is amazing to be able to combine two of my favourite things: photography and travel," he says. "Of course, shooting abroad forces you out of your comfort zone and that is a great thing for the work and for myself. But if I had to choose a place to shoot, I'd say the countryside around Siena. There's just no place like it.

"I'm so proud to be a wedding photographer," he adds. "It's my way to explain myself to the world. Like a painter or a writer might, or others who use expression to show off their work. Wedding photography works that way too; it's my way to show me."

A newlywed couple standing in front of a row of trees in silhouette and looking up at a shooting star. A newlywed couple embrace against an evening sky, while the groom holds a bunch of brightly coloured balloons.
A carpet of grasses and flowers with a newlywed couple embracing in the corner of the image, framed by a blue triangle.
A black and white image of a laughing bride and groom with their arms outstretched being showered with bank notes.
A newlywed couple embrace against a multi-coloured backdrop. A smiling couple embrace against a backdrop of red, blue and green circles.
A newlywed couple raise their hands in the air casting a shadow on the blue wall behind, while a saxophonist plays in the foreground.

How would you describe your wedding photography style?
"Spontaneous and funny are the words I would use to describe my style. I never force a moment, I just let the wedding flow. What I want to do with my photography is to be as close as possible to what happens during the day while looking for unexpected points of view – like the image of the father of the bride seeing his daughter in her wedding dress for the first time, and the bride's reaction captured in a mirror reflecting back at him. I always look for a different perspective."

What do you believe are the key elements to successful wedding photography?
"To be true to yourself and never follow trends. Photography of every kind is a way of expressing your point of view and to be yourself is a way to stand out among others."

What's the proudest moment of your career to date?
"Before posting a wedding on my blog, I ask the couple for a short review to introduce it. The best thing is when I'm sent those reviews and they tell me I've found the perfect moment or created lots of beautiful memories. That is so special. Sometimes couples change the date of their wedding so they can be sure I'm available. It doesn't happen often but when it does, it's an incredible feeling."

What is next for you? Which ambitions remain unfulfilled?
"I'd like to shoot weddings in Japan and Iceland. I've never been to Japan before, but Japanese culture really fascinates me. It's like another world and I'm curious to shoot there – I think it would be a great challenge. I'm also totally in love with Iceland. Ever since I saw the Northern Lights I've dreamed about shooting a wedding there. It's a mix of incredible landscapes and backdrops, like a prehistoric land. The unique lighting makes it so magical."

What piece of Canon kit can you not live without, and why?
"If I had to choose one combination, it would be the Canon EOS R5 Mark II with the Canon RF 35mm F1.4L VCM lens. The 35mm focal length is central to the way I see weddings: it allows me to stay close to people while still including the context, atmosphere and unexpected details around them. Combined with the speed, reliability and precision of the EOS R5 Mark II, it gives me the confidence to move naturally between spontaneous reportage and carefully conceived creative images. This combination supports my ideas without interrupting the flow of the event and has become an essential part of my visual language."

What else could we discover in your kitbag that helps you elevate your work?
"You might find a small prism, a compact coloured light and a few apparently ordinary objects that can create reflections, distortions or unexpected layers. I enjoy experimenting with simple tools and using them in unconventional ways. They remind me that creativity does not always depend on complicated equipment: sometimes a small object, combined with curiosity and the right light, can completely transform an image."

One thing I know

Fabio Mirulla

"Never underestimate a couple, a place or a location in front of you. Sometimes beautiful moments can happen when you least expect it. Often you can find the most beautiful stories from smaller weddings when the weather and location aren't necessarily perfect."

Instagram: @fabiomirullaphotographer

Facebook: Fabio Mirulla Photographer

Twitter: @FabioMirulla

Website: www.fabiomirulla.com

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