Shawna Rae Photography- Italy Elopements & Weddings

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Shawna Rae Photography- Italy Elopements & Weddings Canadian now living in Italy to join you on your destination elopements and weddings ❤️ A few things about me: as an outdoorsy person, I love being in nature.

My name is Shawna (she/her) and I am a European destination wedding and elopement photographer specializing in Italy. I'm originally from Vancouver, Canada, and that will always be my true home. I have been travelling all across this great, big world, which started as a solo trip, but in 2015 I picked up this crazy Belgian guy along the way and just couldn't get rid of him ever since. Turned out I had met the love of my life, and he's put a ring on my finger, so I now live in Europe. The serious bits: A graduate from photography school, I've been shooting professionally since 2013. My specialties are elopements, weddings, honeymoons... anything to do with love - including classy boudoir! I find happiness when I’m surrounded by mountains, trees, and lakes. My favourite drink is green tea. My favourite food is lasagna. I am vegan and try to eat whole foods plant-based because I am against animal cruelty, for the planet, and want to know I did my best to live a healthy life. I'm a huge environment geek and try to lower my footprint whenever I can ( ). Some of my favourite things to do are yoga, rock climbing, hiking, and camping in the wilderness with a cozy fire to curl up by.

🍫 Weather is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.Not sure if all you GenZers know the quote, ...
10/09/2026

🍫 Weather is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.

Not sure if all you GenZers know the quote, but did that ever prove true for this day!

I always leave room for a backup date in case of bad weather. There are certain situations where we can’t use that, such as booking the boathouse at Braies, or having specific reservations elsewhere.

In this case with A+K, we did have a bit of a reservation that we had to abide by. The weather wasn’t looking too promising, but we bit our tongues and watched as the day got closer and closer. Often in the mountains, the forecast says bad things, but it doesn’t turn out that bad; I was really hoping for one of those days! You truly never know what you’re gonna get; weather reports are loose guidelines.

🌞 We lucked out, and as sunset was approaching at their hotel Hotel La Perla, Corvara, we started to get some beautiful light peeking through the clouds. K went down on the knee, asked A the eternal question, and she said yes!

Afterwards, we went up to Passo Gardena for a photo session and got to see the remainder of the sunset from up high.

They spent their time in the Dolomites on an organized biking and hiking trip. I think with all the peaks they climbed, this dive into a new chapter of their love was the grandest journey they embarked on (too cheesy? 🧀 😝)

A little personal win for the books today! 🥹🥂Seeing this wild elopement featured on Wedding Chicks today made me do a fu...
09/23/2026

A little personal win for the books today! 🥹🥂

Seeing this wild elopement featured on Wedding Chicks today made me do a full happy dance. Huge thank you to the Wedding Chicks® team for featuring this story. Seeing this couple’s dream day get highlighted on such an amazing platform is huge.

And thank you to C+M for hiring me and being such a cool couple ❤️

Tap the link in my bio to read the full feature! 🏔️✨

If melting in a 40°C summer heatwave while dodging crowds at instagram hot-spots doesn’t appeal to you, allow me to intr...
09/22/2026

If melting in a 40°C summer heatwave while dodging crowds at instagram hot-spots doesn’t appeal to you, allow me to introduce the Faroe Islands 🌊🏔️

This is the ultimate escape for couples who want something off the beaten path. We’re talking raw, atmospheric landscapes, dramatic ocean cliffs, and embracing full-on moody weather. And if it was always your dream to have a herd of sheep as your guests, you’re in luck 🐑🐑🐑

The best part? You don’t have to be an extreme mountaineer to pull it off. Want a super easy drive-up spot? ✔️ Or a fairly simple 1-2 hour hike? ✔️ Wanting to hike even further? ✔️ This archipelago has it all.

You’ve just found your dream elopement destination. Tap the link in my bio to read the complete Faroe Islands Elopement Guide on my blog! ☕️🌿

09/16/2026

I’m Shawna, an elopement photographer and experience designer based right on the edge of the Italian Dolomites. Having grown up in Vancouver surrounded by mountains, knowing my way around trails and navigating rugged terrain is just second nature to me. With this in mind, I help couples write their own narrative and design a romantic, intentional, fully customized day (or multi-day) adventure in the mountains.

Check the travel dates in my link in bio to see where I’ll be next, but my main destinations are: The Dolomites, Iceland, Switzerland, the Faroes, and Vancouver/Squamish area (my OG home will never go out of style for me 🥹). 

Follow along  for location ideas, or click that link in bio to let me know how I can help design a day that will set your soul on fire ❤️‍🔥

   

Personal opinion: Summer weddings are wildly overhyped, and fall is secretly the ultimate elopement cheat code. 🍁✨Think ...
09/09/2026

Personal opinion: Summer weddings are wildly overhyped, and fall is secretly the ultimate elopement cheat code. 🍁✨

Think about it: zero 40°C heatwaves, no melting makeup, zero wildfire smoke blocking your views, and the summer tourist crowds have finally packed up and gone home. Instead? You get crisp mountain air, sweater weather, and soft, golden light that lasts so much longer.

Whether you’re dreaming of golden larches in the Canadian Rockies, late-October magic in the Dolomites, or April fall vibes in New Zealand, timing is everything if you want peak foliage.

After melting in heatwaves for most of the summer, I decided to drop a full breakdown on the blog featuring the 6 best autumn elopement locations in the world, exact peak dates, and survival tips for planning a crisp fall wedding day. ☕️🏔️



👉 Link in bio to read the full autumn guide on my blog!

Happy anniversary Jenny + Ryan!! 🏔️🤍This wedding will forever live in my head rent-free. Partly because they were two of...
09/03/2026

Happy anniversary Jenny + Ryan!! 🏔️🤍

This wedding will forever live in my head rent-free. Partly because they were two of the kindest people I ever met, partly because I got to eat delicious vegan food with them all day, partly because Ryan is my biggest kudos-giver on Strava 🥹

Sending you guys all the love on your anniversary! I hope you find some new lifers together today 🦩🦤🦅

Cheers to endless more years of wild adventures 🥂✨

PS I posted this anniversary on time 🫠

Venue: Vegan Hotel LA VIMEA 🌿 Adults Only

Yet another belated anniversary post. Two years ago in July, these two got married with this epic view. In fact, they lo...
09/03/2026

Yet another belated anniversary post. Two years ago in July, these two got married with this epic view. In fact, they loved it so much that they packed their bags and moved to the Dolomites!

Happy belated anniversary M&D ❤️

la palafitta | boat experience

Throwing back to July: these two deserve a shout out for their first year anniversary! This was the first time I ever go...
09/02/2026

Throwing back to July: these two deserve a shout out for their first year anniversary! This was the first time I ever got to see a rainbow from a helicopter, and I have to say, I think that was a good sign.

These two beauties have been married just over two years now! Throw back to their gorgeous day in Santorini, what a beau...
08/31/2026

These two beauties have been married just over two years now! Throw back to their gorgeous day in Santorini, what a beautiful, intimate wedding they had ❤️

Happy very belated anniversary Tóth Barbi and Kurlik Ádám 😅😘

Planner: 𝗟𝗨𝗫𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘
Venue: Dana Villas & Infinity Suites

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