
Kaitlyn & Mitchell – October 13th, 2023
Digital and Film Wedding Photography in Tuscany
At ManiSol, we love exploring new (or beautifully old!) ways to tell love stories. With our photographer Nina back in Italy after a year in the UK, we had the perfect opportunity to experiment—so we brought film photography into an early-autumn wedding in Tuscany.
This was our first hybrid digital and film wedding, and we couldn’t have asked for a better setting or couple. Selene led the day with digital photography, while Nina worked with film, using 35mm Nikon F90X cameras and a vintage Rolleiflex from the 1970s. We shot a mix of black and white (Ilford) and color (Kodak Portra), and the results? You can see it for yourself. The process – sending film rolls to Carmencita Lab and waiting for the scans – reminded us of the beauty of anticipation, and when the images came back, we were blown away.
But let’s talk about the who, after having discussed the how! High school sweethearts Kaitlyn and Mitchell, originally from California, chose the breathtaking Borgo Sant’Ambrogio, near Siena, for their destination wedding. The rustic elegance of the venue, paired with its warm autumnal color palette of burnt orange, blush, and sage, made for a dreamy setting, one that film photography enhanced beautifully.
Mitchell got ready with his groomsmen, while Kaitlyn, radiant with her red hair and green eyes, had her bridal prep in a sunlit suite. Before the ceremony, the couple shared a private first look and exchanged heartfelt letters, a moment so emotional it barely needed words.
Their ceremony, officiated by a close friend, was deeply personal, with the golden Tuscan hills as the perfect backdrop. While guests enjoyed an aperitivo under the sun, we took the newlyweds for golden-hour portraits – an absolute dream in Tuscany’s autumn light.
Dinner was held al fresco in the borgo’s Piazzetta, with long imperial tables, colorful candles, and twinkling string lights. Between heartfelt speeches, an interactive Millefoglie cake-making, and an unforgettable dance party, the night was pure magic. And since this was our last wedding of the season, we made sure to capture every moment – and dance right alongside them.
Kaitlyn & Mitchell – October 13th, 2023
digital and film wedding photography in tuscany
For our first hybrid digital and film wedding, we couldn’t have asked for a better couple or setting. Kaitlyn & Mitchell, high school sweethearts from California, chose the stunning Borgo Sant’Ambrogio in Tuscany for their autumn wedding.
With warm tones of burnt orange, blush, and sage, their day was pure magic. From an emotional first look to golden-hour portraits and an al fresco dinner under twinkling lights, every moment felt timeless—especially captured on film.
The night ended with dancing, laughter, and the making of a traditional Millefoglie wedding cake. A perfect finale to both their wedding and our season!
credits
Digital Photography: Selene from ManiSol Wedding
Film Photography: Nina from ManiSol Wedding
Venue: Borgo Sant’Ambrogio, Pienza (Siena)
Wedding Planner: Ben Singleton – ItalyWeddings
Hair & Makeup Artist: Giulia Makeup
Bride’s wedding dress: Alena Leena
Bride’s shoes: Dolce Vita
Groom and groomsmen’s suits: Suitsupply
Floral Designer: Le Petit Jardin
Catering: Class Ricevimenti
Videography: Alessandro Pardi





