02 Feb Engagement photoshoot on Lake Como

One of the things I like about photographing couples on Lake Como is how much variety you can have in one day. Elegant villas and gardens, little streets, mountains, the lake and, of course, a boat ride.

For this pre-wedding photoshoot, we started in the morning near Villa Carlotta, when the light was still soft and everything felt quieter. From there we continued to Bellagio, wandering through its small streets before taking a private boat across the lake.

I always love adding a boat to a Lake Como photoshoot. Apart from the beautiful views, it gives the session a different rhythm and creates some of the most natural photographs, with time simply to enjoy the lake and each other.

We finished in Varenna, at the gardens and terraces of Villa Monastero, combining the architecture of the villa with views over the water.

For couples travelling to Italy for their pre-wedding photos, I’m always happy to help choose locations and plan the timing and route. Lake Como has many possibilities, and I prefer creating each session around the couple rather than following exactly the same itinerary every time.