Author: Camilla
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Family Vacation in Venice | Recreating a photo from the past
August 10, 2023 When Kelly reached out for a family photoshoot in Venice, I immediately knew this would be something special. Born and raised in the Virgin Islands, Kelly hoped to recreate the magic of a photograph her parents had taken in the city back in the 1970s. Together with her family, we wandered through quiet bridges, embraced the timeless charm of the canals, and crafted new memories that beautifully echoed the ones from the past.
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Photoshoot
Group photoshoot in Venice | Celebrating a birthday in style
August 8, 2023 Kyah celebrated her birthday in Venice with her closest friends during a fun and unforgettable day planned by Luxe Tribes. From exploring the historic Castello district to crossing the lagoon to San Giorgio Island, the group enjoyed a late afternoon group photoshoot in Venice, capturing laughter, connection, and memories that will last a lifetime. Fun portraits, candid moments, and a joyful celebration made this day truly magical.
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Photoshoot
Maternity Photos in Venice Summer Babymoon at Ca’ Sagredo
July 3, 2023 Valeria and Matthew celebrated their last holiday as a couple with a magical maternity photoshoot in Venice. From a breezy gondola ride near the Rialto Bridge to capturing intimate moments inside the opulent Ca’ Sagredo Palace, every photograph tells the story of anticipation, love, and the timeless beauty of Venice.
Lake Como
Lake Como
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.
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Photoshoot
Exploring the Amalfi Coast | Romantic couple photoshoot with boat ride
May 30, 2023 Join me on a sun-soaked journey along the Amalfi Coast with Meena and Phil, a New York-based couple who explored Italy’s most romantic coastline by boat. From Positano’s pastel cliffs to an intimate lunch in Conca dei Marini and a golden-hour walk through Amalfi, this couple photoshoot captures love, heritage, and pure Mediterranean magic.
Editorial
Editorial
Lady of the Lake | Scotland Wedding Editorial
May 13, 2023 Step into a world of romance and legend with our “Lady of the Lake” wedding editorial at Abbotsford House in the Scottish Borders. Surrounded by the majestic architecture, lush gardens, and timeless charm of this historic mansion, every detail — from delicate styling to ethereal light — evokes the spirit of myth and love. This shoot blends heritage, nature, and emotion to create images that feel like a modern fairy tale come to life.
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Photoshoot
Sunny Spring photoshoot in Venice to kick off the honeymoon
May 9, 2023 First stop on their honeymoon: Venice. First couple photoshoot as a married couple in Venice. Naini and Akhilesh met with me on a sweet and sunny afternoon in Piazza San Marco. The promising air of Spring was a surely magic first impression of the city. The Piazza was lively but not as packed as usual."We are are sitting at the bar with an Aperol spritz"We planned our photoshoot for another day, and then we saw the gloomy weather report: it was going to rain everyday for a week. I was able to carve some time in the afternoon of the same day they ere scheduled to arrive in Venice.
Wedding Resources
Wedding Resources
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.
WEDDING
WEDDING
Destination Wedding in Tuscany | Castello di Celsa Editorial
April 14, 2023 There may not be a better place in Tuscany for a destination wedding that feels romantic, otherworldly, intimateIt was like the magnificence of this place was only enhanced by its isolation. This is a place that is technically not that far from civilization, but feels like a world apart. If you want your wedding to be magical, unique, something your guests will remember and talk about, Castello di Celsa can give you all you need.Medieval exterior, renaissance interiors, plenty of different spots for a destination weddingThe 16th century Chapel is right below the Castle’s highest tower, and it is surrounded by the Italian Garden and the Park. It is the perfect place to celebrate, immersed in an old times atmosphere. The interiors are colorful, well preserved and perfect for bridal portraits before the ceremony.
Lake Como
Lake Como
Villa Pizzo Wedding | A Timeless, Chic, Vintage‑Inspired Editorial on Lake Como
April 12, 2023 Timeless, chic and vintage-inspired was the design brief for this beautiful Lake Como wedding editorial shoot at Villa Pizzo. Delicate blush spring florals, three stunning wedding gowns and a romantic boat trip for the newlyweds, it is everything you could wish for a wedding in Lake Como.Creative director Taylor Olivares put together this idea and brought it to life. The garden inspired florals by Vida Creative with touches of blush, mauve, jasmine and cream made for an elegant scene. The refined stationery by Crimson Letters, was inspired directly by the paintings and statues around the fifteenth century villa.
WEDDING
WEDDING
Villa Catignano Wedding | A Sun-Drenched Romance in the Heart of Tuscany
April 10, 2023 Experience a sun-drenched romance in Tuscany with this vibrant, artfully styled wedding at Villa Catignano near Siena. Surrounded by frescoed walls, Italian gardens, and Chianti views, this destination wedding features timeless elegance, colorful design, and a modern love story told against a backdrop of rich history and rustic charm.
PLANNING TIPS
PLANNING TIPS
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...
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blog
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 Resources
Wedding Resources
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 ...
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blog
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.
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Photoshoot
Sunset gondola ride in Venice | Exploring San Polo before heading to the Opera
September 18, 2022 On a sunlit September day, Sarv and Eric explored the charm of Venice’s San Polo district during a romantic couple photoshoot. Their love story, which began in the Grand Canyon, unfolded through quiet streets, a gondola ride with prosecco, and ended with an evening at the iconic La Fenice opera house. A perfect blend of elegance, emotion, and Venetian magic.
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Photoshoot
Romantic Gondola Proposal in Venice | Sunset Magic at Rialto Bridge
August 20, 2022 When Anmol proposed to Shanaya on a gondola beneath the golden glow of Venice’s sunset, with the Rialto Bridge in the background, time stood still. What began as a summer getaway turned into a memory they’ll treasure forever—an emotional and magical gondola proposal in Venice that captured the very essence of romance.
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Photoshoot
Luxurious Holiday in Venice, Italy
July 27, 2022 This was not the first holiday in Venice for Dottie. We met in 2019 when she was visiting Italy with her children, and we had an energetic sunrise photo session in Piazza San Marco. Dottie is a successful lawyer in Dallas and she was taking her kids around Europe before they went their own way, both old enough for college.We ended up having a solo photoshoot, and she said the results were "magical". Then Covid came and time passed, but when she contacted me again in 2022 it was like meeting an old friend. Dottie is fun, beautiful, a joy to be with.
VENICE
VENICE
Wedding and Garden Celebration at Palazzo Zeno | Summer in Venice
July 2, 2022 Chiara and Francesco celebrated an elegant Palazzo Wedding in Venice at the historic Palazzo Zeno, blending timeless architecture, Venetian art, and the charm of its private garden. From the majestic Frari Church to intimate portraits on the lagoon, this romantic day perfectly captures the essence of a refined garden wedding in Venice.
VENICE
VENICE
Destination Wedding in San Servolo Venice | Summer Celebration on a Private Island
June 26, 2022 This destination wedding in San Servolo Venice was a heartfelt summer celebration on a private Venetian island. Surrounded by panoramic views, family, and close friends, the couple created an unforgettable experience blending international influences, elegant design, and the magic of Venice.
