You Found a Placethe Rest of the WorldHasn't Discovered Yet.
A private bay, ancient watchtowers, and the kind of silence that only exists where the sea meets seven centuries of stone. You don't need a photographer who shows up - you need one who already knows where the light falls at golden hour between the Faraglioni.
The light here is unlike anywhere else on the island. The stone walls are warm ochre by morning, deep amber by afternoon, and almost rose-gold in the last hour before sunset. The Faraglioni stacks create natural framing that no photographer could invent.
I've photographed celebrations here where the ceremony was on the clifftop terrace, cocktails in the courtyard with centuries-old stone underfoot, and the first dance under a sky that looked like someone had painted it. The Tonnara doesn't need decoration - it needs a photographer who knows how to let it breathe.
What I bring to your Scopello wedding: the knowledge of which courtyard catches the best light for portraits, which stairway creates the most cinematic descent, and the exact moment when the sun aligns between the two towers.
The Courtyard & Stone Arches
Seven hundred years of fishing history in every wall. The warm stone and weathered doors create a palette that makes skin tones glow in afternoon light. Your getting-ready portrait begin here.
The Faraglioni Viewpoint
Those two iconic sea stacks are your natural backdrop - no styling needed. The clifftop terrace at sunset is where couples tell me they felt the most present in their entire wedding day.
The Private Beach
Crystal-clear Mediterranean water, wooden jetty, and the Tonnara rising behind you. The Kind of image that stops someone mid-scroll. Perfect for post-ceremony couple portraits.
The Watchtowers
Two towers - one medieval, one 15th century - framing the cove like sentinels. At dusk, the ancient stone catches a colour I've only ever seen in this exact spot on the Sicilian coast.
Every frame captures the raw Mediterranean bauty and centuries-old atmosphere that make this venue unforgettable.
I Know What the Tonnara Hides
The cave that becomes a dance floor. The stairway where the bridal party photograph writes itself. The ten-minute window when the sun hits the courtyard archway perfectly. I've mapped every corner.
"Alex knew exactly where to take us — we just followed and every shot was effortless." — Chiara & Luca, Italy
Privacy Is the Point
You chose Scopello because you want your celebration to feel contained, intimate, protected. My approach mirrors that — present but invisible, capturing without interrupting.
"We forgot there was even a camera. Every photo feels like a real moment." — Sofia & Michael, USA
Film Grain Meets Ancient Stone
Kodak Portra 400 and Tonnara stone were made for each other. The organic grain of analog film complements the texture of centuries-old walls in a way digital alone can't replicate. Your album will feel like an heirloom from the day it's printed.
"The film photos are our favourites — they feel like they've always existed." — Anna & Mark, United Kingdom
Your guests are arriving from across the world to one of the most secluded spots in the Mediterranean. Make every moment count.
The welcome dinner in the Tonnara's courtyard with Sicilian wines and the sound of the sea below. A morning hike along the Riserva dello Zingaro with the cliffs dropping into turquoise water. An afternoon boat ride past the Faraglioni with just the two of you.
I photograph all of it — because the best stories don't start at the ceremony. They start the moment your world gathers in one extraordinary place.
No Surprises
- Full wedding day coverage - 8 hours of uninterrupted attetion
- Two professional photographers working in harmony
- 300 - 500 beautifully edited images, each one a moment you'll relive
- Private online gallery via PicTime - share with everyone who matters
- Premium 30x20cm wedding album - your story, bound and timeless
- High-resolution files with full print rights - your images, your freedom
- Pre-wedding consultation & Tonnara location scouting with me
- Sneak peek within 48-72 hours - because you can't wait, and I understand
Bespoke Enhancements
Every story is unique. Tailor your experience — all options detailed in your personalised proposal.
“No packages.
— Alex Cinisi
No templates.
Just your story, your way.”
From Hello to “I Do”
Connect
Fill out the form below. I respond within 24 hours with tailored questions about your vision and celebration.
Discover
We jump on a video call to understand your story, your style, your wedding. This is where the magic begins.
Proposal
Within 48 hours you receive a bespoke proposal — clear pricing, coverage options, timeline. Everything transparent.
Celebrate
Pre-wedding planning, location scouting, timeline consultation — I'm here to make your entire experience effortless.
This Work
Hi, I'm Alex. I fell in love with wedding photography not because of cameras or compositions — but because of people.
There's something sacred about being invited into someone's most important day. The nervousness before the ceremony. The father's eyes when he sees his daughter. The way you two look at each other when no one's watching.
That's what makes me feel alive.
I grew up in Sicily, surrounded by extraordinary light and endless stories. My approach is quiet, intuitive, human. You live your day — I capture it unfolding naturally.
Need to Know
Extremely. I've photographed multiple celebrations at the Tonnara and know every courtyard, stairway, and light condition throughout the day. I do a pre-wedding walkthrough with every couple to plan the timeline around the best natural light.
Absolutely - and I recommend it. Scopello weddings are multi-day celebrations. The welcome dinner, the morning-after brunch, a couple session at the Zingaro reserve - these moment round out your story beautifully. Multi-day coverage is avaible as an enhancement.
The Tonnara has stunning covered spaces including stone-walled rooms and sheltered courtyards. Some of my most atmospheric work has been captured in unexpected weather - moody skies over the Faraglioni create images with incredible drama.
Yes — the Tonnara has 15 beautifully restored apartments that can host up to 55 guests, all with sea views. The setting is intimate and rustic, not five-star resort - which is exactly the charm. Additional hotels are available in nearby Scopello village and Castellammare del Golfo.
12-18 months is ideal, especially for peak season (May-October). The Tonnara itself books far in advance, so couples who secure the venue early usually contact me around the same time. I occasionally have last-minute availability — it's always worth asking.
Remaining
To ensure every couple at Tonnara di Scopello receives my complete creative attention, I accept carefully curated number of wedding each year. The Tonnara books far in advance - couple who secure the venue early usually contact me around the same time.
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You'll Open This Album
And Fall In Love Again
That's not a promise — it's the standard. Every image I create is designed to make you feel exactly what you felt in that moment, forever.
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