Capture Timeless Portraits in Venice

Venice is more than just a city—it’s a masterpiece of light, history, and elegance. Whether you’re looking for a romantic couple’s portrait, a stylish solo session, or a family keepsake, our professional photography services offer the perfect way to capture your time in this enchanting city.

Why Choose a Portrait Session in Venice?

With its labyrinth of canals, historic bridges, and stunning architecture, Venice provides a backdrop like no other. Our portrait sessions are designed to make the most of the city’s timeless charm while ensuring you feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. Whether you prefer the quiet elegance of hidden alleyways, the grandeur of St. Mark’s Square, or the dreamy glow of the golden hour along the Grand Canal, we’ll craft a session that suits your vision.

Our Portrait Packages

We offer a range of flexible packages to suit your needs, from quick and spontaneous sessions to in-depth shoots that capture the true essence of your experience.

• Classic Venice Portrait (1 Hour) – Perfect for individuals, couples, or small groups who want a selection of professional portraits in some of the city’s most iconic locations.

• Signature Venice Portrait (2 Hours) – A more immersive experience allowing for multiple locations, outfit changes, and a wider variety of shots.

• Exclusive Gondola Portrait Experience – A truly Venetian experience, combining the romance of a private gondola ride with stunning portrait photography.

• Custom Sessions – Tailored to your specific needs, whether it’s a surprise proposal, an engagement shoot, or a personal branding session.

What’s Included?

All of our portrait sessions include: ✔ Professional photography by an experienced local photographer ✔ A carefully curated selection of high-resolution, edited images ✔ Guidance on the best locations and posing tips to make you look your best ✔ Optional add-ons such as priority delivery, extra retouching, or black-and-white conversions

Book Your Portrait Session

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to remember your time in Venice with beautiful, professional portraits, we are here to create unforgettable images that will last a lifetime. Contact us today to check availability and start planning your session.

We look forward to capturing your Venetian story!

FAQ Portraits during a Venice Photo Walk

Behind a nearly negative feedback on Tripadvisor …I got close to get my very first negative feedback after 2 years…and 138 excellent comments!

Dmitriy and his wife, a lovely couple from Russia, took a photo walk, before the meeting we agreed about a Gondola Portrait Photo Walk then due to being a bit late in the day I told them would have been a  Normal Photo Walk and I would have taken few photos….and charged them accordingly. Final results…and rightly so… he was not too happy with the pictures on the other side I knew I had just “taken” some informal pics so was happy with my work.

In some way apart the stress for me and Dmitriy, it was good for me because it teach  me a few more things about this kind of  portraits during a photo walk or a gondola ride

So let’s try to wrap up  some ideas for me and my future guest…

- I have removed the Portrait add on from the Photo Walks. Was far too risky and iffy. I will be more than happy to take for free a few snaps with your camera during a Photo walk. Just ask

Then….few words of advice if you are planning to have your photo taken ….

• This is not the right service if you want the pictures to be a memorable lifetime event. Does not sobstitute  a wedding or engagement photography session either!
• Try to listen to the photographer if he tells you that light is not particularly nice at that time of the day
• Properly groomed and nice hair go a long way
• Wear  smart clothes and nice shoes…do not wear shorts or tennis shoes
• Smile and look at the camera ….at least few times
• A photographer is not  a magician…..if  I look like Danny DeVito…. in pictures I will not be George Clooney …no matter the photographer I used
• Please remember that a mini portrait session during a Gondola or a Photo Walk will never be like a full portrait session in terms of equipment, lights, time …but also price!!  Check here  for my Portraits Sessions
• Check and then check again my portfolio and my style. If you do not like 100% my style it is very unlikely you will like your pictures….there is no if or but… Ask me for details of other colleagues.
• If you are unhappy talk with the photographer, explain the problem.
• During a session I will take may be 150-250 frames but you will ONLY get an edited version with between 15 to 25 images depends on the package you have chosen . You will never get ALL the shots or the RAW (Negative files)

Keeping it Fun! 

A good expression on every face is the very heart of the family portrait. Organize everything before your session so that you do not feel hurried and hassled. This will ensure good expressions!

Clothing

I like to design family or couple portraits with a coordinated color scheme. Keep this in mind when you choose your wardrobe. You do not have to be matchy-matchy, but colors should compliment each other. Usually, I recommend warm-toned clothing for your family portrait. We suggest Black (always flattering ), ‘ Navy Blue, Forest Green, and Burgundy Red, our favorite color. Solid white shirts or pants will emphasize the clothing and not the person. In harsh light white clothing can create a long list of avoidable issues. So, our recommendation is to limit solid white clothing if you can. Yes, Levi’s are fine.

Look for Pose Inspiration

I often try to find poses in magazines or online but send me ideas of images you have seen before abd that you like.

Think Action

A picture of a couple with  faces side-by-side can be nice, but even a beautiful image can be a bit boring if it is static. I will try to incorporate action into your portrait. Please remeber to try to engage in some action

Tell a Story

Powerful images tell stories. Help me in telling how you as a couple normally interact with one another!  Are you serious and very deep/romantic? Or  constantly giggling and playful?

 Get intimate

A quiet moment in a hug, or a soft kiss can be the perfect image to capture a relationship.

Photo By: Marco Secchi

Photo By: Marco Secchi 2012

Photo By: Marco Secchi 2012

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