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Posted on 26 September 20137 July 2025

Pre-wedding photo session in Venice: capturing love at sunrise

A couple embraces on a brick wall by a picturesque canal, with historic buildings and a small bridge in the background. The scene is lush with greenery and reflects a romantic atmosphere, perfect for a wedding portrait captured by a skilled photographer.
Posted on 16 September 20135 June 2018

Couple photographs for scholars: love to the second power!

Caught in a tender moment of engagement, a couple shares a kiss while embracing amidst the blurred cityscape with a distinctive tower rising in the background. The man in his blue shirt and beige pants, and the woman in her red dress, create a timeless portrait as dusk envelops them.

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A gondola for a surprise proposal in Venice. With this couple we left near the hotel Gritti Palace,enjoyed the grand canal and the view of the Guggenheim museum to enter a dedalus of smaller canals, there he proposed !
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A gondola for a surprise proposal in Venice. With this couple we left near the hotel Gritti Palace,enjoyed the grand canal and the view of the Guggenheim museum to enter a dedalus of smaller canals, there he proposed ! #venicephotographer
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The area in front of the Doge palace overlooks the st Marks basin and allows to see San Giorgio Maggiore island and Punta della Dogana.
At sunrise is perfect to see the rising sun and to start the day with a photoshoot in Venice
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The area in front of the Doge palace overlooks the st Marks basin and allows to see San Giorgio Maggiore island and Punta della Dogana. At sunrise is perfect to see the rising sun and to start the day with a photoshoot in Venice
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Lost in the mist, found in the moment 💍

At sunrise in Punta della Dogana, in the quiet heart of Dorsoduro, this surprise proposal unfolded in the most intimate way. Soft fog, empty streets, and that suspended feeling only Venice can give at dawn.

The emotion was intense, real, overwhelming — a “yes” whispered through the mist with nothing but water and light around them.

After the proposal, we wandered through the most scenic corners of Dorsoduro for a romantic photoshoot: hidden views, calm canals, and timeless backdrops that made every moment feel even more personal.

This is why I reccomend  sunrise photoshoots — privacy, atmosphere, and a Venice that feels entirely yours.

#VeniceProposal #PuntaDellaDogana #Dorsoduro #VeniceSunrise #SheSaidYes EngagementInVenice VenicePhotographer RomanticVenice DestinationProposal LoveStory
Lost in the mist, found in the moment 💍

At sunrise in Punta della Dogana, in the quiet heart of Dorsoduro, this surprise proposal unfolded in the most intimate way. Soft fog, empty streets, and that suspended feeling only Venice can give at dawn.

The emotion was intense, real, overwhelming — a “yes” whispered through the mist with nothing but water and light around them.

After the proposal, we wandered through the most scenic corners of Dorsoduro for a romantic photoshoot: hidden views, calm canals, and timeless backdrops that made every moment feel even more personal.

This is why I reccomend  sunrise photoshoots — privacy, atmosphere, and a Venice that feels entirely yours.

#VeniceProposal #PuntaDellaDogana #Dorsoduro #VeniceSunrise #SheSaidYes EngagementInVenice VenicePhotographer RomanticVenice DestinationProposal LoveStory
Lost in the mist, found in the moment 💍

At sunrise in Punta della Dogana, in the quiet heart of Dorsoduro, this surprise proposal unfolded in the most intimate way. Soft fog, empty streets, and that suspended feeling only Venice can give at dawn.

The emotion was intense, real, overwhelming — a “yes” whispered through the mist with nothing but water and light around them.

After the proposal, we wandered through the most scenic corners of Dorsoduro for a romantic photoshoot: hidden views, calm canals, and timeless backdrops that made every moment feel even more personal.

This is why I reccomend  sunrise photoshoots — privacy, atmosphere, and a Venice that feels entirely yours.

#VeniceProposal #PuntaDellaDogana #Dorsoduro #VeniceSunrise #SheSaidYes EngagementInVenice VenicePhotographer RomanticVenice DestinationProposal LoveStory
Lost in the mist, found in the moment 💍

At sunrise in Punta della Dogana, in the quiet heart of Dorsoduro, this surprise proposal unfolded in the most intimate way. Soft fog, empty streets, and that suspended feeling only Venice can give at dawn.

The emotion was intense, real, overwhelming — a “yes” whispered through the mist with nothing but water and light around them.

After the proposal, we wandered through the most scenic corners of Dorsoduro for a romantic photoshoot: hidden views, calm canals, and timeless backdrops that made every moment feel even more personal.

This is why I reccomend  sunrise photoshoots — privacy, atmosphere, and a Venice that feels entirely yours.

#VeniceProposal #PuntaDellaDogana #Dorsoduro #VeniceSunrise #SheSaidYes EngagementInVenice VenicePhotographer RomanticVenice DestinationProposal LoveStory
Lost in the mist, found in the moment 💍

At sunrise in Punta della Dogana, in the quiet heart of Dorsoduro, this surprise proposal unfolded in the most intimate way. Soft fog, empty streets, and that suspended feeling only Venice can give at dawn.

The emotion was intense, real, overwhelming — a “yes” whispered through the mist with nothing but water and light around them.

After the proposal, we wandered through the most scenic corners of Dorsoduro for a romantic photoshoot: hidden views, calm canals, and timeless backdrops that made every moment feel even more personal.

This is why I reccomend  sunrise photoshoots — privacy, atmosphere, and a Venice that feels entirely yours.

#VeniceProposal #PuntaDellaDogana #Dorsoduro #VeniceSunrise #SheSaidYes EngagementInVenice VenicePhotographer RomanticVenice DestinationProposal LoveStory
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Lost in the mist, found in the moment 💍 At sunrise in Punta della Dogana, in the quiet heart of Dorsoduro, this surprise proposal unfolded in the most intimate way. Soft fog, empty streets, and that suspended feeling only Venice can give at dawn. The emotion was intense, real, overwhelming — a “yes” whispered through the mist with nothing but water and light around them. After the proposal, we wandered through the most scenic corners of Dorsoduro for a romantic photoshoot: hidden views, calm canals, and timeless backdrops that made every moment feel even more personal. This is why I reccomend sunrise photoshoots — privacy, atmosphere, and a Venice that feels entirely yours. #VeniceProposal #PuntaDellaDogana #Dorsoduro #VeniceSunrise #SheSaidYes EngagementInVenice VenicePhotographer RomanticVenice DestinationProposal LoveStory
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This was such a fun proposal to capture! Look how happy and surprised she is! “Really!? Really really really really?!” They literally jumped with joy together. And all with the magical romantic backdrop of Venice. I love being able to make these moments memorable forever. #shesaidyes💍 #venicephotographer #proposalidea 
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This was such a fun proposal to capture! Look how happy and surprised she is! “Really!? Really really really really?!” They literally jumped with joy together. And all with the magical romantic backdrop of Venice. I love being able to make these moments memorable forever. #shesaidyes💍 #venicephotographer #proposalidea DM me to plan your proposal 💍
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Venice Carnevale:  These wonderful costumers braved the cold at sunrise this morning to create these magical moments between the Doge’s Palace and the water of the lagoon. Carnevale at sunrise is one of the most special times of the year. #venicecarnival
Venice Carnevale:  These wonderful costumers braved the cold at sunrise this morning to create these magical moments between the Doge’s Palace and the water of the lagoon. Carnevale at sunrise is one of the most special times of the year. #venicecarnival
Venice Carnevale:  These wonderful costumers braved the cold at sunrise this morning to create these magical moments between the Doge’s Palace and the water of the lagoon. Carnevale at sunrise is one of the most special times of the year. #venicecarnival
Venice Carnevale:  These wonderful costumers braved the cold at sunrise this morning to create these magical moments between the Doge’s Palace and the water of the lagoon. Carnevale at sunrise is one of the most special times of the year. #venicecarnival
Venice Carnevale:  These wonderful costumers braved the cold at sunrise this morning to create these magical moments between the Doge’s Palace and the water of the lagoon. Carnevale at sunrise is one of the most special times of the year. #venicecarnival
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Venice Carnevale: These wonderful costumers braved the cold at sunrise this morning to create these magical moments between the Doge’s Palace and the water of the lagoon. Carnevale at sunrise is one of the most special times of the year. #venicecarnival
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What a gorgeous sunset surprise! He proposed on the beautiful San Giorgio island at sunset - she said yes! And the celebrated with a romantic private taxi ride over the Venice canals to Punto della Dogana. Would you like to sweep your loved one off of her feet with an unforgettable engagement proposal and memories to last forever? DM me to plan your couples photoshoot in Venice!
What a gorgeous sunset surprise! He proposed on the beautiful San Giorgio island at sunset - she said yes! And the celebrated with a romantic private taxi ride over the Venice canals to Punto della Dogana. Would you like to sweep your loved one off of her feet with an unforgettable engagement proposal and memories to last forever? DM me to plan your couples photoshoot in Venice!
What a gorgeous sunset surprise! He proposed on the beautiful San Giorgio island at sunset - she said yes! And the celebrated with a romantic private taxi ride over the Venice canals to Punto della Dogana. Would you like to sweep your loved one off of her feet with an unforgettable engagement proposal and memories to last forever? DM me to plan your couples photoshoot in Venice!
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What a gorgeous sunset surprise! He proposed on the beautiful San Giorgio island at sunset - she said yes! And the celebrated with a romantic private taxi ride over the Venice canals to Punto della Dogana. Would you like to sweep your loved one off of her feet with an unforgettable engagement proposal and memories to last forever? DM me to plan your couples photoshoot in Venice!
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The magic and mystery of Venetian dawn. A beautiful and romantic scene always! Here from Punta della Dogana. 
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To book your engagement proposal photoshoot 📸in Venice with me send a DM! 
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🎥 @lucafazfotografo 
Editing and choreography: @faerietographer
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The magic and mystery of Venetian dawn. A beautiful and romantic scene always! Here from Punta della Dogana. . To book your engagement proposal photoshoot 📸in Venice with me send a DM! . 🎥 @lucafazfotografo Editing and choreography: @faerietographer
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What a beautiful surprise.
Venice proposal with the bridge of Sighs in the background but away from the crowds. #proposaideas #veniceproposal #venicephotographer
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What a beautiful surprise. Venice proposal with the bridge of Sighs in the background but away from the crowds. #proposaideas #veniceproposal #venicephotographer
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Lauren Gabra
13:27 10 Dec 25
Luca did such an excellent job with our photos. We got engaged and called him the next day, and he somehow fit us in the next day at sunrise. He knew all the best spots and poses and our photos turned out perfect. We were so happy with them. He also uploaded and edited everything very quickly.
A few months later, we realized we hadn’t properly saved the photos and were pretty panicked, but he responded right away and reuploaded them for us immediately. Overall, such a great experience, and we’re really thankful we chose him
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Sam Park
06:46 11 Nov 25
Luca did a phenomenal job taking engagement photos for my fiancé and me. Kelly and I love the photos and Luca helped make this dream proposal a reality. We came all the way from Texas and I had found Luca online on Instagram. Highly recommend him! Thank you Luca!
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Jahziel Valdés
09:04 26 Oct 25
He's the best videographer we could have found in Venice. There are many positive aspects. 1) The ease of contacting him and starting the process. He makes everything very simple and easy to understand. 2) The constant communication, since in my case it was a marriage proposal, and he helped me make everything discreet and perfect. 3) I think it's important to feel confident, and he has that ability to convey certainty and security.
4) The excellent work. The photos speak for themselves, but he has the "eye" to capture the moments.
I recommend him 100%. If you're looking for a videographer in Venice, don't hesitate to contact him.
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Chris MacMurray
00:58 22 Oct 25
Luca was incredible! If you are having any hesitations, don’t. Not only did Luca take beautiful photographs, he was able to recommend incredible restaurants and truly made our proposal and trip to Venice unforgettable.
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Eduardo Gomez
10:25 04 Oct 25
Very profesional, Luca helped me and advised me regarding time location, positioning, etc. The quality of his pictures is excellent, such beautiful photographs to capture a very special moment. I could not have chosen any better. Highly recommended!!!
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Erick Graves
15:26 09 Sep 25
Luca was absolutely amazing and really helped make an amazing memory for me and my new fiancé. As someone who knows the layout he was able to help orchestrate the best place to not only have a surprise proposal but also capture the most beautiful photos throughout the city even taking a route that would allow us to be close to our dinner reservation. Very friendly and professional and he was such an intricate part of what made our moment spectacular.
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Harry
17:29 14 May 25
Absolutely amazing job by Luca he captured our special moment perfectly! It was a suprise proposal with a photoshoot after and the photos and videos we have from the suprise capture the moment perfectly and the shoot after is unbelievable. An excellent photographer and a very nice person.

Highly recommend to anyone for shoots in Venice!
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George Snyder
13:03 27 Mar 25
Luca was an absolute fantastic photographer to capture our proposal in Venice!

I am from America and have never been to Venice, so I was really relying on my choice of photographer to chose the perfect location, away from the crowds in a spot that would capture the essence of Venice. Luca had a great recommendation and it went very smoothly. I also appreciated that he was flexible with the date and time since the forecast was calling for rain.

Another great thing I appreciated about Luca was that he was willing to speak with me over the phone prior to submitting a deposit. Surprisingly, the 3 other photographers I spoke with before him all required payment to even talk, which was very off putting to me.

Finally, my greatest praise is to the quality of his work. He captured the moment perfectly!

Thanks Luca!
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Kyle Josephson
23:04 14 Sep 23
If there was an option for more than 5 stars, Luca would earn all of them. With the help of Luca’s dedication and professionalism, we planned the perfect surprise proposal. Luca is organized, detailed, and very passionate about his work which is why I would recommend him to capture any special occasion or memory. He is very knowledgeable about the best photo spots in Venice and the surrounding areas, and was extremely helpful with the logistics that went into planning a surprise proposal in Venice from overseas leading up to the day of. Luca delivered our edited photos very quickly and the results were amazing.
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Denizcan Ince
20:18 22 Aug 23
I can’t thank Luca enough for his work and effort. I surprised my girlfriend with a proposal in Venice and Luca captured a lot of amazing shots and photographs in the moment.
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Manos Theodorakis
14:58 01 Jul 23
10/10
Great photographer and professional, highly recommended!- we chose Luca for our wedding photoshoot in Venice, Italy! He designed all the setup of the day according to our preferences, he captured our special day. Besides, very interesting guy, easy going ! Mille grazie Luca! ci vediamo!
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JOSEPH BELGRAVE
12:31 11 Jun 23
Woww What a Beautiful experience my wife & I had with Luca in Venice ....So I booked Luca from the U.S. ( He came highly recommended & now I see why 😊 ) because my wife were coming to italy 🇮🇹 via a cruise , So I wanted to surprise my wife a beautiful & scenic photoshoot while in Italy and I can confidentially say Luca delivered as promised on all levels..He was very Friendly & Professional , He interacted with us and made us feel very comfortable making for very Creative & enjoyable shoot But when the images came back we were both blown away by how beautiful & amazing they were ..He had truly captured the vibe of day and the love between my wife and I 😊💯❤️📸🔥👏🏽 So yes Mr Luca Fazzolari I would most definitely book him again for a Gorgeous shoot in Italy 🇮🇹.
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Abby Knowles
18:44 09 Jun 23
We had Luca do a family photo session during our trip to Venice and it was amazing! We had so much fun and Luca knew all the perfect spots for photos! He had great communication during the whole process! Fast turnaround for photos, they are beautiful and the perfect souvenir of our trip!
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Mohamed Khalil
14:20 30 Apr 23
I recently had the pleasure of working with photographer Luca for a photo shoot with my girlfriend in Venice and we were blown away by the resulting photos! Luca's photography skills are nothing short of amazing - he has an incredible knowledge of natural light and the most stunning locations around the city, making our photos look like they came straight out of a magazine. Not only is he highly skilled, he is also very personable and made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera. The way he captured our interactions with each other was truly magical. We highly recommend Luca to anyone looking for a professional photographer in Venice. Thank you again Luca for an unforgettable experience, we will see you again next year!
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TNT Collins
00:12 10 Jul 22
I hired Luca to capture some romantic moments in Venice, Italy for our 9 year wedding anniversary. We are from North Carolina, USA. My husband, while very photogenic, hates having his picture taken. Luca did a wonderful job being conversational, keeping it light and fun while we walked the streets and captured some amazing candid and posed shots. His correspondence was personable and he met all the timelines he promised. I am so pleased and cannot wait to frame some of them!

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