From the professionalism on site to their talent to the warm demeanor, to their humor all makes up a warm, approachable work style that is still incredibly full of technical knowledge.

Michelle Durpetti

WEDDING & EVENT DIRECTOR
CHICAGO, USA

A Story rooted in italian tradition

FACIBENI

Our imagination roamed freely among paintings and antique furniture and from the moment we first picked up a camera, our mission became clear: to give back the beauty we had always been surrounded by.

Art studies, travel, and an early apprenticeship alongside some of the leading wedding photographers of the early 2000s shaped our eye for light, composition, and style. We met in 2009 and got married in 2013. What followed was not just a life together, but a shared vision about what we believe photography can be for the people who live it.

Facibeni was founded by Cristiano and Lara, two people brought together by love and a shared passion for photography. We both grew up in those Italian families where art and education were everything.

OUR MISSION

For those who want it personal and natural.

Our approach is intentional: photographs built to last. We create images tailored to your vision, your fashion, your design, and the people you care about. Editorial and documentary, the visual language of fine art photography meeting the energy of the day itself.

YES, PLEASE

Our presence is warm, thoughtful,
and measured, defined by a clear creative direction. Discretion is infused into everything we do.
Privacy, where needed, is absolute.

THE NAME - Facibeni

A legacy written behind the name

Facibeni comes from the Latin Facere Bene, doing good. It's also the surname of Cristiano's grandmother, a bold, grounded woman who raised her family on faith and tradition. She passed away in 2011.
When it came time to name the studio, there wasn't really another option. It's a reminder of where we come from, and the standard we hold ourselves to every day.

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OUR APPRoach

Our goal is to create images that speak about you, and will still mean something to the people who come after you.

Let's talk about yours.

More than just taking pretty pictures, you captured the most authentic and intimate version of our relationship, where genuine moments were preserved forever. 

— julie & luca

It's clear that you both care deeply about what you do, and it made all the difference.

— gabby & michael

what we're known for

Party legends 

weekend PLANS

Boat naps

KNOWN TO SPLURGE ON

Good wine 

our FAVORITE PLACE TO HOLIDAY

Nowhere fancy

ALWAYS ORDER US A

local red

ENTIRELY UNDERRATED

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