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A lovely Orthodox wedding and a lovely photo walk in Venice

An overhead shot captures a couple kissing tenderly, perfect for a wedding album. The woman, in her white dress and blonde hair, embraces the man in his dark suit tightly—a moment the photographer beautifully immortalizes.
Russian couple marrying in an Orthodox Church in Venice
A young Russian couple hired me to shoot their Orthodox wedding ceremony in Venice

I was lately hired by a young lovely Russian couple to shoot their Orthodox wedding in Venice. The ceremony took place in San Zan Degolà Church, one of the few Orthodox churches in Venice which I already had the chance to portray during a former wedding photo service.

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Civil wedding at Garda Lake: where, when and how getting married in Desenzano del Garda

A photographer captures a portrait of a bride and groom kissing near a marina. The bride's dress billows in the breeze as the groom embraces her, against a backdrop of boats and cityscape buildings.
Russian bride and groom walk along the Garda lake during a honeymoon photo service
This Russian couple hired me for a photo service with wedding outfits during their honeymoon in Desenzano

Desenzano is a lovely city on the Garda Lake and is chosen by many couples to host their wedding. What do you need to do to get married here?

  1. Apply at the Mayor’s Office with a formal letter, copy of your identity documents and mention of the desired wedding date.
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Alleys of Venice: ancient stories and professions and background for photo shootings

bride and groom hug in an alley during a wedding photo shooting in Venice
Venetian alleys work well as background for my wedding, honeymoon and engagement photo services in Venice

Unlike most cities all over the world, Venice only has one street (Strada in Italian): the so called “Strada Nuova” in the Cannaregio district. It was once a channel and was transformed into a road in the 19th century by filling it with earth. Its length and width are something exceptional in Venice. Continue reading “Alleys of Venice: ancient stories and professions and background for photo shootings”

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Silhouette photographs for couple portraits: shooting the shapes of love

Silhouette of a couple basking in engagement bliss as they face each other in a dimly lit alley. The man, sharp in his suit, and the woman, elegant in high heels, exude romance. A brick wall looms behind them, with daylight hinting at a promising future beyond the alley.
Russian couple kissing under an arcade during an engagement photo shooting in Venice
I shot this silhouette photograph during an engagement photo service in Venice with a young Russian couple.

When I am hired to shoot couple portraits during engagement, wedding or honeymoon photo services, I often use the silhouette technique. By calibrating shadows and lights one can get photographs focused on the bodies’ edges, leaving aside the color of the hair, the facial expressions, the details of the outfit and, in some cases, even the beauty of the surrounding landscape. Continue reading “Silhouette photographs for couple portraits: shooting the shapes of love”