Blog
Venues we know from the inside, careers in destination weddings, and notes on the craft from our workshops.
Craft
Anastasiia’s style notes: the looks of our Villa Balbiano editorial
Our stylist Anastasiia on how she styled the bride, the bridesmaids and the ceremony gown for our September 2026 editorial at Villa Balbiano, Lake Como: vintage bridal elegance, seen through a modern lens.
Success stories
Eileen, Pretty Little Mantras: from a borrowed camera to destination weddings
A wedding photographer from Northern France, now based in Lisbon, on teaching herself the craft, joining a Sparkling Moments workshop experience in a new country every year, and why the people matter as much as the photos.
Success stories
VOGA Weddings: two editorials on Lake Como
The Sydney photography and film studio joined our September 2026 workshop at Villa Balbiano and the Gardens of Como. In their own words: why Italy, why the workshop, and what they took home.
Destinations
Château de Tourreau, Provence: a guide for photographers, videographers and planners
Our practical guide to Château de Tourreau in Provence: how to get there, how its avenue, salons and gardens photograph, how a wedding day flows, and the French rules on drones and marriage, from our own workshops at the château.
Destinations
Villa Balbiano, Lake Como: a guide for photographers, planners and couples
Our guide to Villa Balbiano on Lake Como: its gardens, salons and lake terrace, how a wedding day flows there, and how to photograph it, from our own workshops at the villa.
Careers
How to become a wedding content creator: the role, what to shoot and getting booked
What a wedding content creator does on the day, the kit and shot list, how to price packages, the rights and permits to know when you shoot abroad, and how to get booked for destination weddings.
Careers
Wedding planner courses and certification: what's worth it for luxury and destination weddings
What a wedding planner course teaches, what a certification means to couples and venues, and how planners combine training with hands-on workshops at iconic European venues.
Careers
How to build a wedding planner portfolio for luxury and destination weddings
What a strong wedding planner portfolio includes, how to build one with real weddings, styled shoots and workshops at iconic venues, and where to show it to luxury and destination couples.