Author: Camilla

Villa Monastero and a Boat Ride | Portraits in Lake Como
June 15, 2024 Villa Monastero is one the gems of Lake Como. Located in Varenna, Province of Lecco, it is a short boat ride from Bellagio. While most people choose to stay in Bellagio for a photo session, including the historical town and Villa Melzi d'Eril, Josefine wanted something different. We ended up planning a shoot in Bellagio, but also a boat ride and a visit to the incredible Villa Monastero on Lake Como, south of Varenna.
Bellagio and Villa Melzi | A romantic evening in Lake Como
September 29, 2023 Bellagio and Villa Melzi are some of the most beautiful locations in Lake Como. A belated honeymoon in Lake Como is still a honeymoon and deserves some celebration. When Haley and Chris told me about their wedding the year prior I could not believe their story.They had planned the most romantic wedding at Disney in Florida, because it was Haley's dream.
The Gardens of Villa Melzi | Honeymoon photos in Lake Como
June 19, 2023 In Lake Como you are definitely spoiled with choice when it comes to finding a location for your photoshoot. When Amanda and Joseph contacted me they told me they were going to stay in Bellagio.I offered a few options and they loved the idea of adding a villa to their shoot. The chosen one was Villa Melzi, just a few minutes from the center of the town.
The Ultimate Guide to Creating Your Destination Wedding Timeline
May 4, 2023 A step-by-step guide on how to plan your wedding timeline. This is an expert photographer's guide to planning the perfect timeline for your destination wedding in Italy.
5 reasons why you need to make a wedding timeline | Destination Wedding in Italy
March 22, 2023 Creating a timeline is one of the most important parts of the wedding planning processWhether you are creating a wedding timeline yourself, or you are working along with your planner, it is impor...
Visiting Venice in December | The Complete Guide
December 1, 2022 The best guide to a winter holiday in Venice in December celebrating Christmas and New Year's DayDecember in Venice means: panettone and pandoro, chilly mist and fog, the occasional acqua alta, Christmas street food like mulled wine and hot chocolate, Christmas lights and Christmas shopping. It also means rainy days and the rare chance to witness the snow in Venice, early darkness, quiet streets and the warm coziness of cafés and pasticcerie all around the city.
Wedding Details Checklist | Plan Your Destination Wedding in Italy
November 30, 2022 What are the wedding details?The wedding details are all of those big and small objects included in the wedding day that give your wedding a specific look and style. The number of things you can ...
Visiting Venice in November | The Complete Guide
November 1, 2022 The best guide to an off-season vacation in Venice in NovemberVenice in November may seem hostile to someone expecting perfect Italian sunshine and happiness, but there is a way to find magic in the coziness of Autumn.November in Venice means: fog, acqua alta, La Salute festival with all of its small-town-magic, the first mulled wine of the season and hot chocolate, a lot of rain and umbrellas, the closing of the Biennale Exhibition, early darkness, the first Christmas lights, and probably one of the very few times during the year when the streets are quiet and there are very few tourists.
Get married in Italy | Marriage requirements for foreigners
February 3, 2022 Getting married in Italy | Marriage requirements for foreigners. A guide to a legal marriage for couples planning their destination wedding in Italy.
How Many Hours Should You Hire An Elopement Photographer For?
January 9, 2022 An elopement photographer's guide to your intimate celebration in ItalyIt is natural for an engaged couple to make a first plan of the day and then inquire with me, as an elopement photograph...
Green wedding in Italy: planting trees for you
February 24, 2021 Why the environment is important to meHow can you bring your wedding closer to the values of sustainability and plan a green wedding? As an elopement and intimate wedding photographer in Italy ...
Sustainable Venice: 5 ways to be a good tourist in Venice
May 20, 2020 Sustainable tourism in Venice: why it is necessary now more than ever Sustainable tourism in Venice is not a recommendation anymore, but a necessity. Venice has lived through coronavirus, as any other...
Why Elope: what is an elopement and why you should do it
March 30, 2020 Elopement is a word with a wide range of different meanings. Elopement conveys the idea of running away, freedom, and getting married at the same time. It is often associated with rushed, last minute...
5 reasons to take couple photos in Venice
February 7, 2020 Why should you book a professional photographer for couple photos in Venice?There are many good reasons to take professional photographs and celebrate your love in VeniceWhy hire a professio...
2020: Dolomites, sustainable living and new years resolutions
January 2, 2020 A photographer on the Dolomites and thoughts about the year 2020I am an elopement photographer for a reason: I love nature and I love to photograph true, raw feelings in amazing places. Because ...
On being a photographer in Bali | Exploring Indonesia
March 7, 2018 How I became a photographer in Bali. March is great for a break The wedding season has not properly started yet, and last year's work are (almost) done and delivered. I decided to follow my sister to ...
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