Camilla M.
Portraits in Lake Como
JUNE 15, 2024
Editorial imagery in the most beautiful locations in Italy
Drawing on years of experience in the wedding and editorial industry, I offer photographic sessions that are editorial at heart, planning with you a memorable experience that includes choosing the best location, the best time of day and all of the elements that give a unique vibe to your images.
COLLECTION n.1
the collection includes:
+ Assistance with the planning process: creation of a moodboard, help finding locations and vendors if needed;
+ One photographer;
+ Three hours together;
+ 2/3 locations and possibility of an outfit change;
+ About 100 selected and edited photographs;
+ A highlights edited video in 4K of 1/2 minutes;
+ Digital delivery of the pictures via a private online gallery within 4 days;
+ Digital delivery of the video within 10 days.
The price is 1500 euros.
COLLECTION n.2
the collection includes:
+ Assistance with the planning process: creation of a moodboard, help finding locations and vendors if needed;
+ One photographer;
+ Three hours together;
+ 2/3 locations and possibility of an outfit change;
+ About 100 selected and edited photographs;
+ Digital delivery via a private online gallery within 4 days.
The price is 1200 euros.
COLLECTION n.3
the collection includes:
+ Assistance with the planning process: creation of a moodboard, help finding locations and vendors if needed;
+ One photographer;
+ One hour and a half together;
+ 1 or 2 locations that are close to each other;
+ 60 selected and edited photographs;
+ Digital delivery via a private online gallery within 4 days.
The price is 800 euros.
A few ideas for your portrait session in Lake Como
Lake Como is the third-largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. It has an area of 146 square kilometers (56 sq mi). So when we plan for a photoshoot in Lake Como, we really have plenty of options to choose from: your hotel, a small town, a villa, a boat ride – or all of the above?
Portraits at your hotel
Lake Como is perfect for a portrait session. The easiest and sometimes best option is to take pictures at your hotel, if it has great interiors or a nice garden with a view over the lake.
Portraits on a luxury Riva boat or a sailing boat
The view from the Lake is spectacular and only a boat ride can truly give you a sense of this place. With a boat you can see different villas and use them as a background for your shoot (for example Villa del Balbianello is beautiful from the water). The boat itself offers a lot when it comes to creating portraits. Pricing typically starts at 600-800 € depending on the boat and the time reserved.
Portraits around the town of Bellagio
The small towns overlooking the Lake are a great idea too. You can choose a walk around Bellagio, Cernobbio, Varenna, Como. These towns can be very crowded during the day, and at sunset, but are fascinating and quiet in the early morning. Bellagio is especially beautiful, and offers different neighborhoods: the historical center, and the fishing town of Pescallo, reachable in 30 minutes on foot or just a few minutes by car.
We can take our time and wander through Bellagio’s photogenic streets to discover local shops and lively eateries. The narrow cobblestoned streets offer countless picture-perfect photo opportunities. One example is Bar Caffé Rossi, a Belle Epoque coffee house with lavish original décor.
Portraits in one of the historical villas overlooking the Lake
Villa Melzi (Bellagio) : Located in Bellagio, Villa Melzi is home to Giardini di Villa Melzi. The privately-owned villa was built in the early 19th century. The beautiful botanical garden houses various exotic trees and plants and it is perfect for a photoshoot. When you are planning a professional photoshoot, the cost to enter the villa is 300 €. Payment can be made by card at ticket office same day, opening hours are: 10am to 7pm.
Villa Carlotta (Tremezzina): The cost for entry when you are planning a photoshoot is €366 during opening hours (10 am to 7 pm). Payment can be made by card at ticket office same day.
Villa del Balbianello (Tremezzina) Arguably one of the most famous villas on Lake Como, Villa del Balbianello has to be booked at least 90 days before the date of the shoot. Photoshoot tickets are 300 € during opening hours (with tourists around) every day from 10 am to 6 pm, except Mondays and Wednesdays (photographer excluded), and 1800 € after closing. The arrival is only possible from the lake by boat.
Villa Monastero (Varenna): The cost is 300 € during opening hours: every day from 8am to 7pm. The maximum stay time is 2 hours. The price is 1000 € during opening hours with use of an exclusive area (for example the lakeside balcony) and 1300 € during closing hours. The time allowed for a photoshoot is 1 hour.
À LA
CARTE
01
24 HOURS DELIVERY
Delivery of the selected and edited photographs within 24 hours of our shoot.
100 €
02
NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
You will retain exclusive non-commercial rights to your photographs and I will not publish any of them on my social media channels or website.
200 €
03
CUSTOM USB
A Usb box with the edited photographs delivered to your home address.
150 €
04
BOAT RIDE
On Lake Como you either book a taxi boat, a luxury Riva boat or a sailing boat. I can send you a list of boat companies or book the boat for you.
05
MAKE UP & HAIR STYLE
Private hair styling and make-up at your hotel, starting at 500 € and depending on availability.
"From the moment we met her we felt relaxed and confident in her abilities. It was like being with an old friend"
- DANIEL
INSPIRED EDITORIAL IMAGERY FOR YOUR PHOTOGRAPHIC SESSION IN ITALY
The next step is to confirm the service and officially book the date
I have adapted this proposal to your needs, but if you have questions, or wish to add something else, do not hesitate to send an e-mail to info@camillam.it or a message to the phone number +39 3403199137.
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