I’m Elisabetta Riccio, an award-winning documentary photographer specializing in destination weddings, elopements, and editorial storytelling. With 15 years of experience across art, fashion, and weddings — from Milan to New York — I capture love with authenticity, care, and artistry.
Based in Italy, I follow couples around the world, creating images that mix candid, unscripted moments with naturally posed portraits — effortless, intimate, and iconic. I step gently into your world, connecting with you and your guests, so I can capture the true emotions, gestures, and connections that make your story uniquely yours.
My approach blends editorial sophistication with documentary honesty, resulting in timeless, cinematic photographs. I take on only a limited number of weddings each year, ensuring every story receives full attention and intention — so your memories feel as real and beautiful as the day itself.
Meet Elisabetta
From Italy to New York, my journey began in documentary and editorial photography, before naturally evolving into destination weddings. With a background in Architecture and a Master’s in Visual Storytelling from ICP New York, I developed a refined eye for composition, light, and emotional rhythm — a vision I bring to every wedding I photograph.
With over 15 years of experience, I guide every wedding story from intimate pre-wedding sessions to the final curated gallery, capturing your love with authenticity and an editorial vision
Your Story. Unfiltered. Unforgettable.
You don’t want a wedding that looks like everyone else’s. You want images that capture the magic, the atmosphere, and the energy of your day — every glance, every smile, every fleeting moment preserved exactly as it was.
I create photographs that feel like memories and look like magazine covers — where elegance meets emotion, and every detail tells your story.
Our Approach
our approach is calm, discreet, and effortless. We move seamlessly through your day, always present but never intrusive, letting moments unfold naturally — the smiles, the glances, the laughter, the little gestures, and the emotions that tell your story. We take the time to connect with you and your guests, familiarizing ourselves with your world so we can capture it fully and authentically.
By working with a limited number of weddings each year, we devote our full attention to every frame, capturing each moment with care, intention, and artistry. Every wedding is a bespoke experience, designed to be as unique and personal as the love it celebrates, crafted with intention, artistry, and a cinematic eye.
PHILOSOPHY MANIFESTO
Photography, for me, is an act of presence. It’s about intention, emotion, and the experience we create together—not about performance. Inspired by Italian culture, fashion, and fine art, my work is rooted in the beauty of living slowly and consciously. I believe in letting moments unfold naturally and capturing them with honesty, care, and sensitivity—exactly as they feel.
With over 15 years of experience, I guide every wedding story from intimate pre-wedding sessions to the final curated gallery, capturing your love with authenticity and an editorial vision
My approach blends natural documentary moments with a refined editorial vision. Every story is real and spontaneous, yet curated with attention to light, composition, and detail. The result is a visual narrative that feels genuine, emotional, and refined—full of color, movement, and soul. With a background as a photographer and art director for fashion, advertising, and lifestyle brands, I bring together authentic storytelling and creative direction. You and your loved ones are always at the heart of the story, captured honestly with a few intentionally guided moments that become timeless photographs.
I accept only a limited number of weddings each year, dedicating the time, care, and attention every story deserves.
THE
EXPERIENCE
This is more than photography—it’s an experience designed with care, intention, and ease. We begin by creating the perfect timing and a shared moodboard, shaping the visual direction around your story, your dreams, and your energy. Every choice is thoughtful, so you can arrive at your day feeling relaxed and confident.
On the wedding day, I’m present but never intrusive—guiding you gently when needed, while allowing moments to unfold naturally. You stay fully immersed in the celebration, surrounded by the people you love, while I capture both what you experience and the moments you might not even notice.
Afterwards, the story continues through previews, full galleries, film photography, and albums. Each element is curated to bring you back to how it truly felt—preserving not just the images, but the emotions, atmosphere, and soul of your day.
My Journey
I fell in love with photography at ten, holding a small camera and capturing friends and family, anxiously waiting for the film to develop. That excitement never faded — it became my life.
I trained in Photography at the Istituto Europeo di Design in Turin and earned a Master’s in Visual Storytelling at ICP New York. Since then, I’ve traveled to over 20 countries, capturing stories that are intimate, emotional, and unmistakably alive.
Ten years ago, I founded Ellie Ro Studio to offer a fully curated, bespoke experience. Our team of photographers, content creators, and editors works seamlessly to craft every detail — from pre-wedding sessions to the final gallery — making each image as thoughtful, polished, and personal as the story it tells.
MAGIC MOMENTS
I am always searching for those rare, intimate instants that reveal the heart of a story. Moments that are spontaneous, unposed, and full of feeling — smiles, glances, tears, laughter. These are the memories that last forever.
MY CLIENTS
My couples are artists, visionaries, and lovers of beauty. They value authenticity, creativity, and elegance. Their weddings reflect who they are, the people they love, and the passions they share. I work globally, capturing unique, meaningful, and exclusive celebrations.
EVERY WEDDING IS UNIQUE
I accept only a limited number of weddings each year, ensuring every story gets the attention it deserves. Every celebration is a new adventure, and I tell your love story quietly, thoughtfully, always close. Every smile, embrace, toast, and laugh is preserved forever.
We tell your story together. All you have to do is trust me.
