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Melissa & Elliots boutique hotel engagement getaway

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Engagement Sessions

Hi, I'm Sofia Bianco, a photographer and brand content creator based on the Amalfi Coast. So glad you're here.

Some engagement sessions feel like a photoshoot. Others feel like stepping into a movie.
This one? It felt like we had been handed the keys to our own little world.

From the moment we walked into The Walper Hotel, we realized something magical: we had the entire boutique hotel to ourselves. No crowds. No interruptions. Just endless hallways, moody corners, velvet sofas, candlelit lounges, and the soft hum of a city just outside the windows. It was the kind of setting photographers dream of—and the kind of experience couples never forget.

Every Nook, Every Cranny, Every Story. With the whole hotel at our fingertips, we didn’t rush. We wandered. Explored. Let the space guide the session.
We took full advantage of everything The Walker had to offer—its iconic staircase, the rich textures of each room, the hidden corners that felt straight out of an old Hollywood film.

They moved through the hotel like it was their own private playground, wrapped up in each other, sharing quiet laughs and little moments that made every frame feel intimate and alive. Before we knew it the vibes shifted… and so did the outfits

After capturing the luxurious, editorial vibes of the hotel, we made the world’s best decision: changing into sweats and ordering pizza. Because honestly? The most authentic photos happen when people are simply themselves. And nothing says “our real life love story” like cozy clothes, comfort food, and your doggo curled up right beside you.

Their pup joined the party like the absolute star they are—tail wagging, occasionally stealing the spotlight, and somehow making every single photo even sweeter.

We wrapped the night sprawled across the hotel bed, slices of pizza in hand, a chilled bottle of Veuve Clicquot, and the warm, messy, beautiful energy of just being together. No posing. No pretense. Just pure, unfiltered joy.

It was the kind of engagement session that didn’t just capture their love—it captured their life. Their rhythm. Their comfort. Their laughter. Their everything.

And honestly?
Every engagement session should end with pizza in sweats and a dog stealing bites.

Hi, I'm Sofia Bianco, a photographer and brand content creator based on the Amalfi Coast. So glad you're here.

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