Awards & Recognition
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Documentary photography, recognised by the people who define it
I have been honoured with awards from some of the most respected names in documentary and street photography — the organisations that set the standard for what real, unposed storytelling should look like. Each of these is judged by working photographers and industry peers, not popularity contests, which is what makes them mean something.
Here’s a little about the recognition behind the work.
This Is Reportage
One of the most respected names in documentary wedding photography, This Is Reportage exists to celebrate genuine storytelling over staged perfection — exactly the kind of photography Piccolino Weddings is built around. Being recognised here places my work alongside some of the finest documentary wedding photographers shooting today
Fearless Photographers
Fearless is one of the world’s leading collections of wedding photography, with each submitted image judged anonymously by a panel of professional photographers for its technical skill and emotional impact. An award from Fearless is a mark of craft as much as storytelling.
Photographers Keeping It Real
True to its name, this award collection celebrates wedding photography that captures real people in real moments — no over-direction, no artificial poses. It’s a natural fit for a documentary approach, and an award I’m genuinely proud to have received.
Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA)
The WPJA is one of the most established international bodies dedicated to wedding photojournalism, ranking and awarding photographers whose work best captures the true, unscripted story of a wedding day. Recognition from the WPJA sits alongside some of the most respected documentary wedding photographers working internationally.
The Edge Street Photography Awards
Street photography is where my documentary eye was shaped long before I ever photographed a wedding, and an award from The Edge Street Photography Awards reflects that same instinct for finding a genuine moment in a busy, unpredictable scene — a skill that carries directly into how I photograph weddings.
Women Street Photographers, New York
Selected for the Women Street Photographers exhibition in New York — a platform championing exceptional street photography by women from around the world — was one of the proudest moments of my photographic career, and a reminder of where my love of candid storytelling began.
PhotoVogue (Vogue Italia)
I’ve had the honour of being selected as a featured photographer on PhotoVogue, Vogue Italia’s renowned photography platform, on five separate occasions — a wonderful recognition from one of the most iconic names in the industry.
Why this matters for your wedding day
Awards aren’t the reason I photograph weddings — but they’re a helpful signal of something that matters a great deal when you’re choosing who to trust with your day: an eye trained to find real, fleeting moments, recognised again and again by people who know exactly what that takes.
If that’s the kind of photography you want telling the story of your wedding, I’d love to hear from you.
Authentic moments never go out of style, and that’s what documentary photography is all about
My style is ideal for couples who:
Feel awkward being posed
Want to enjoy their wedding
Care more about moments than perfection
Love candid, emotional images
Prefer storytelling over staged portraits
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Ensuring couples are comfortable and that they are placing their trust in me is very important. I usually like to meet my couples in person if possible (if you live in South London) or via zoom if we live too far. This is a very informal chat to understand who we are and most importantly if I’m the right fit for you
KIND WORDS
We used Francesca for our wedding in May this year. What a wonderful experience from start to finish. She was so friendly and genuine, and she asked us what we wanted.
The photos of the day were wonderful. She captured the essence of the event so well. The photos were so natural, not staged as you can often get.
I could not recommend her enough.
