Meet Peter
and Melissa
Hi, we’re Peter and Melissa — partners in life, creativity, and storytelling. We’re dog parents, entrepreneurs, and adventurers, but above all, we’re photographers and filmmakers who live to capture love in its most authentic form.
We founded Bella Vita Wedding Photography + Films, Montreal’s trusted name for cinematic, timeless wedding photography and videography. For over 20 years, we’ve been part of Canada’s wedding scene, creating artful stories that celebrate real emotion, deep connection, and the magic of every “I do.”
Our background in fashion and lifestyle photography taught us how to capture raw emotion, natural movement, and powerful eye contact — the small details that make every couple’s story unique. From Old Montreal to destination weddings across North America and beyond, we bring passion, artistry, and heart to every frame.
At Bella Vita, we believe you shouldn’t have to overspend for world-class quality. That’s why couples choose us — for our award-winning visuals, unmatched quality-to-price ratio, and a personalized experience that makes your wedding day feel effortless and unforgettable.
Let’s tell your story beautifully — the way it deserves to be remembered.
The Backstory
Before launching Bella Vita Wedding Photography + Films, I (Peter) spent years behind the lens as a very successful, published fashion and fitness photographer. That experience taught me how to recognize the subtle power of emotion — the glance, the touch, the energy in someone’s eyes.
Then one day, I met Melissa from Upstate New York. We married, and have been helping couples like you document your most meaningful memories ever since.
Together, as Montreal wedding photographers and filmmakers, we use that same instinct to capture love stories with authenticity and artistry — transforming fleeting moments into cinematic keepsakes that feel alive every time you look at them.
