LAKE COMO PHOTOSHOOT GUIDE

ALL YOU NEED TO GET THE BEST

A wide and fine artistic experience about our culture and heritage

The history here is starting from the traces of Celts and the Roman remains, continue in sublime beauty and stories until today. 
My itineraries are planned following the concept of deep and interesting exploration of the area. It means not only beautiful famous villas on the lake-side (most of them are private and there is always an entrance fee).
With me, you can explore more. To admire unknown landscapes, hidden villages and to see unusual views while being photographed.

How does it look like?  
During the Half-Day Service, we have to opportunity to explore local culture and history following the lakeside streets, while using my car. Additionally, for the best lake views and a perfect „lake experience“ you can as well book a water taxi. 
The Full Day Service will allow us even more: reaching amazing and less known mountains with their very typical villages and ruins, that are not recognizable from the lake shore.
Some spots are even almost forgotten, but I can lead you there allowing you to explore them enjoyably.

Couple photoshoot at Rezzonico, Lake Como. The couple on the rocks.

SUPERPOWER

In case of rain

That said, I am only a photographer but I have one superpower.
With the only challenge to follow my availability, I offer a “Weather Insurance”
, so we can try shift the day in case of rain.
NB this is possible only if I’m free from other photography services, but please notice that the minimum stay to scout the lake is four days, and I suggest to book the photoshoot on the first one or at least on the second.
 

Lake Como can be considered great in all kinds of weather, this depends on the right concept given to the storytelling plan, but not everyone is a fan of rain.

Proposal at Villa D'Este, Lake Como.

EMOTIONAL NARRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY

The art of storytelling

With my method, wandering in little streets around the lake or its steep meadows could become a creative and unconventional mood, but during a taxi boat ride every raindrop is not welcome.
From all the seasons, everybody finds here different seasons suitable to explore and get a visual record in the form of photo service.

This all can be happening, and during that, you will obtain the finest storytelling about you and your love in a wonderful setting of this spectacular place.
Yes, it is correct. You are exploring beautiful places and will get photos capturing you in breathtaking locations.

Family photoshoot in an ancient village of Lake Como: visiting the Catholic Church.

PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Just you and the lake

Of course, I am also available for taking storytelling photography and portraits to singles.
Here it is the wonderful Joycie. I am honoured to be her personal photographer in Italy. In the frontispiece image you can see her posing at the ‘mythological’ George Clooney’s villa l’Oleandra.
We also took photoshoots in, Milan, Venice and the Dolomites.

Photoshoot at the George Clooney's villa on Lake Como. Villa l'Oleandra.

THE PROPOSAL PHOTOSHOOT

Naturally the girl cries...

… And sometimes the man too 🙂
I am also specialized in proposal photoshoot, taking about thirty proposals every year.
For my clients only, I have a protected post in which I explain how to plan in the most both emotional an artistic way this so special event.

During a proposal photoshoot a couple in kissing in the gardens of Villa Melzi, Bellagio, just after the proposal.

We got the photos, they look beautiful!! I'll write a review as soon I have a time later today!
Thank you so much for being part of this special moment once again! We were very happy with the proposal and how everything went, thank you so much much for your advices and help!

I chose Lake Como because that destination we were more excited about! We had a lot of expectations about Como, was the place we couldn't stop taking about before the trip!
My second option was Venice at the beginning but due to the beauty of the villages there and they looked perfect for a proposal!

INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS

> Full Day Photoshoot (best choice) € 1470,oo

Up to ten hours of service, eventually with breaks to rest, eat, change of dress.
Emotional edited sequence of 200 or more post-produced images.
We will scout some “secret” (even for my colleagues) and stunning spots spending the day together.
Photos delivered straight to your email within a week after your session.

> Half-Day Photoshoot € 870

Up to five hours of continuous service.
120 or more edited and post-produced images.
Photos delivered straight to your email within a week after your session.

> Complementary services

I can also work together with an image consultant, precious help in choosing the most suitable outfits based on your personal armochromy, a professional tourist guide and I can suggest the right vintage wooden taxi boat.

NB please note my services are not per hour. These prices are set for opening a project with me and booking the day, with a different maximum of hours available.
As an example: the price of one hour-photoshoot or a five-hour photo shoot is the same.

Couple photoshoot, loggia of Villa Monastero, Varenna.

A SURVEY IN THE CELTIC KINGDOM

Can you believe this is Lake Como?

Indeed, here we are.
Lake Como has a prehistoric heritage, then Rhaetians, Celts, Romans, the Christian Era.
Our lake is not only a villa with a garden, or a village full of touristic shops but everything is closed during the cold season.
We can plan together a full emotional experience meeting a past starting 2500 years ago, because I am a local, and I know where to take the best pictures in the most beautiful, untouched, historical places.

Celtic traces around Lake Como in the background during a photo shoot on the mountains of Lake Como.
A couple posing on a Roman bridge on the mountains of Lake Como.

Saying hello to Annie and Brandon

Nineteen years old

August 2023, photoshoot along the lakeside promenade leading to Villa Olmo, Como.
They are my youngest clients ever, from the United States, both attending Mercer University in Georgia!

Photoshoot along the lakeside promenade leading to Villa Olmo, Como.

Black and white photography

Post-production and delivery of the edited work

Do you like black and white?
No worries, every delivered image has its post-production and its black and white version.

the end

See you around the lake?

So… here we are: “I hope to become your photographer in Italy! Please, let me know if it sounds good for you…” 🙂

PS In case you are planning an elopement wedding, here it is a specific post: progettifotografici.com/lake-como-elopement