Author: Camilla
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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WEDDING
La Badia di Orvieto | Destination Wedding in Umbria, Italy
June 8, 2022 Step into a world of ethereal elegance with this Renaissance-inspired wedding editorial at La Badia di Orvieto. Set in a restored 12th-century abbey in Umbria, this destination wedding features al fresco romance, historic frescoes, and painterly Italian beauty—perfect for art-loving couples dreaming of a timeless celebration in Italy.
Couple Photoshoot in Venice & Veneto
Couple Photoshoot in Venice & Veneto
April Sunrise Engagement Photography Session in Venice
April 16, 2022 Sunrise Engagement Photography in Venice Before the WeddingEarly morning in Venice, the soft light of April, a young couple waiting for their wedding daySunrise in April is such a treat: the ...
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Winter Elopement in Venice: Celebrating Love Amidst the Carnival Magic
February 15, 2022 A winter elopement in Venice offers a quiet, romantic escape set against the backdrop of the city’s Carnival season. This intimate celebration captures the charm of Venice in its most serene and atmospheric time of year.
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PLANNING TIPS
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.
Resources for Elopements
Resources for Elopements
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...
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Guggenheim Marriage Proposal in Venice |Romantic Winter Garden Engagement at Peggy Guggenheim Collection
December 28, 2021 Experience the magic of a winter marriage proposal at the iconic Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice. This unforgettable moment unfolds after hours in the museum’s candlelit sculpture garden, creating a truly intimate and artistic setting for a once-in-a-lifetime question. This elegant proposal blends fine art, romance, and Venetian charm in one perfect story.
