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We are a husband-and-wife Lake Como wedding photographer and videographer team: Viktoriia takes the photos and Volodymyr films. We live in Italy, and over the last five years we have photographed and filmed about 80 full-day weddings on Lake Como, and many elopements besides.
One team for your photos and your film
We are one team: Viktoriia takes the photos, Volodymyr creates the film, and we work together throughout the whole day. Viktoriia has more than 14 years of experience in photography. We speak English, Italian, Ukrainian, Russian and Polish.
Couples often tell us they value how sincere we are. We show poses and emotions on ourselves, we joke, and sometimes we even kiss while working, to show you what to do or simply to make you laugh. We keep moving all the time to catch as many moments and angles as possible. Couples often say that wherever they were and whatever happened, even something spontaneous, we were always there. About us
They made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera and somehow managed to capture everything so naturally. They worked incredibly hard throughout the entire day and were always in the right place at the right moment without ever making anything feel staged or intrusive.
— Sage S., Google review
Places on Lake Como where we have worked
These are some of the villas, hotels and places on Lake Como where we have photographed and filmed weddings and elopements. Every venue has its own rules for photography, video and drones. We always check them with the venue in advance, and we recommend that you ask your venue about its current rules too.
Real weddings on Lake Como
Most of the weddings we photograph and film on Lake Como are small, from 20–30 to 50–60 guests. We have also worked at very small weddings of 12 or 14 guests, and this format is quite popular too.
A wedding on Lake Como follows the same rhythm as any other: the bride’s morning, getting ready and then the plan of the day. The difference is that the couple’s photo session often takes place on a boat, and the timing depends on the light: whether you are on the sunny shore or on the one where the sun sets early.
Read the full story of Marie and Zacharie’s wedding at Villa del Balbianello, and see more of our films in the video portfolio.
Planning a wedding on Lake Como: what we have learned
Getting around the lake. Lake Como is narrow, but the road around it is narrow too, so traveling from one end of the lake to the other can take more than an hour. This needs to be planned in advance. Combining two villas on opposite shores is difficult: we have done it, but only with a carefully thought-out plan. If you park on one shore and cross to the other by boat, getting back is not easy. Ferries work like the lake’s buses: they are convenient, but you have to fit around their timetable, and they don’t go everywhere.
Light. The lake is surrounded by mountains, so there is no single best hour for photos. In summer, at 7–8 pm, the Tremezzo shore can already be in shade, while on the Varenna side golden hour is still in full swing. It is important to know which shore you are on, and where the sun rises and sets.
Heat. In summer it can be above 35 °C on Lake Como, and not just for a day or two: it can last for several weeks. For couples and anyone who isn’t used to it, this is a real test, and it is worth knowing in advance. It is hard for us too, but it doesn’t stop us: we are used to working in this weather, we know what to expect, and our equipment is ready for this heat.
Rain. Because of rain we have shifted the timing, and once we moved a shoot to another day. If you don’t mind, we also shoot in the rain: we like unconventional ideas, and our equipment is prepared for it.
Drone. From our experience: there is an aero club in the city of Como, and its planes take off from the water, so drones cannot be flown in the southern part of the lake near Como, which is a no-fly zone. In our experience, most of the rest of the lake is open for flying, but every villa has its own rules, and we check them with the villa separately. We recommend checking the current rules in advance.
Do you need a second photographer or videographer?
Couples who want the most complete coverage add a second photographer or videographer: more shots, close-ups, angles and a different point of view. For a small wedding it isn’t essential: the two of us, photographer and videographer, still deliver a strong result. From 40–50 guests we recommend a second photographer or videographer. The same applies if you want the ceremony, the speeches and the toasts fully covered: for example, to film a toast and the couple’s reaction at the same time, and to have more angles during the ceremony. More about a second videographer
Working with wedding planners
We work with wedding planners, and lately more and more often. Usually planners who have seen us at work approach us themselves, offer to work together and book us for their next weddings. We agree the timeline of the day with your planner in advance.
Ce sont de véritables professionnels, passionnés et très investis dans leur travail. … Une très belle collaboration que j’espère renouveler encore longtemps.
“They are true professionals, passionate and deeply committed to their work. … A wonderful collaboration that I hope to continue for a long time.” (translated from French)
— Nicole M., wedding planner, Google review
What you receive and prices
Every package includes a highlight clip of 2–4 minutes. In our 10- and 14-hour packages a wedding film of 15–20 minutes (often longer) is included; in the 6-hour package the full film is an add-on. From a smaller wedding or an elopement the film is 10–15 minutes, because there is less footage. Your photos come in a private online gallery, and the films are delivered by link.
Wedding photography starts from €2,800, and photo and video together from €3,600 (6 hours). Travel anywhere in Italy is included. See all packages and prices and what affects the cost of wedding photography and videography in Italy.
How we work
- You write to us through the contact form or Instagram Direct.
- We send you a PDF with our packages.
- A contract and a deposit secure your date.
- Before the wedding, we agree the timeline of the day with your wedding planner.
- After the wedding you receive a preview gallery, then the full private online gallery and your film. One round of film edits is included.
Elopements on Lake Como
Besides full weddings, we photograph and film many elopements on Lake Como. A Lake Como elopement usually lasts 3–6 hours: for example, a ceremony, a boat ride and a photo session at a villa. We can share contacts of celebrants, boats and hosts (MC), but we don’t book them ourselves and we can’t take responsibility for their services.
Also on Lake Como: proposals and couple sessions
Besides weddings, we photograph and film proposals and couple sessions on Lake Como. Read the story of our Lake Como boat proposal photoshoot, or how to plan a Lake Como photoshoot.
On the day of the proposal, they made us feel comfortable and captured every moment. The photos exceeded our expectations.
— Patricio C., Google review
Had a really fun and great engagement photos session with Viktoria at Lake Como! She was quick to reply, flexible and accomodating to my requests.
— Darren C., Google review
Questions about weddings on Lake Como
How many weddings have you photographed and filmed on Lake Como?
About 80 full wedding days over the last five years, plus elopements.
Is travel to Lake Como included?
Yes. Travel anywhere in Italy is included in the price.
Can you fly a drone at our wedding?
From our experience: in the southern part of the lake near Como it isn’t possible, because it is a no-fly zone. Elsewhere it depends on the villa’s rules, which we check with the venue separately. We recommend checking the current rules in advance.
Can you help us book boats or a celebrant?
We can share contacts of celebrants, boats and hosts (MC), but we don’t book them ourselves.
More answers on our FAQ page.
Planning your wedding on Lake Como?
Tell us your date, your venue and the kind of day you imagine, and we will send you our packages.