Couple embracing on a wooden dock in Dorsoduro, Venice, framed by blue-and-white mooring poles in afternoon sunlight.

From Lake Como to Venice: An Intimate Honeymoon Story

After celebrating their wedding at Lake Como, Caroline and Mark travelled to Venice for a few days before continuing their journey. Visiting from the United States, they wanted to capture this part of their honeymoon with photographs that felt personal to them.

They found me through social media, and our conversations soon revealed a shared idea for their Venice honeymoon photoshoot: a walk through quieter streets, with time to enjoy the city together.

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A Different Side of Venice

The newlyweds wanted to explore beyond the familiar views of St Mark’s Square and Venice’s most photographed landmarks. They were drawn to the smaller streets, tucked-away corners and everyday surroundings that give the city its character.

We met outside their hotel in Dorsoduro on a warm, sunny afternoon. From the very first hello, they were both welcoming and gracious. Caroline has the kind of smile that lights up a room, and it was lovely to begin our walk feeling so comfortable together.

Couple sitting closely on a stone bench beneath an ornate brick façade with Gothic windows in Dorsoduro, Venice, in warm afternoon sunlight.

Close-up of a couple embracing in warm sunlight, showing her smile, ivory lace dress and rings against his dark brown outfit.

Close-up of a woman’s hand resting on her partner’s bearded cheek, with her rings and rectangular wristwatch in golden sunlight.

We started close to their hotel, exploring the neighbourhood and stopping wherever the light or a little corner caught our attention.

Couple embracing on the sunlit Zattere waterfront in Dorsoduro, Venice, with long shadows across the stone pavement and the Giudecca Canal beside them.

Through Dorsoduro to the Grand Canal

Couple standing close together on an arched stone bridge in Venice, with sunlight streaming through the decorative iron railing.

Along the way, we stopped by Squer di San Trovaso, a traditional boatyard where gondolas are built and repaired. Its wooden buildings beside the canal brought another side of Venice into their story: the craft behind the boats that are so much a part of the city.

Couple embracing beside a canal opposite Squero di San Trovaso in Venice, with gondolas and wooden boatyard buildings in the background.

From there, we continued through the streets towards the Grand Canal and the Ponte dell’Accademia. We paused for photographs along the way, moving between little streets and open views across the water.

I loved having that variety within one walk. The neighbourhood gave us both intimate corners and room to step back, placing Caroline and Mark within the city around them.

Gondolier rowing a black gondola along a quiet canal in Dorsoduro, Venice, past moored boats and colourful waterfront buildings.

Black-and-white close-up of a man gently kissing his partner’s hand, with her lace dress and blurred Venetian buildings in the background.

Black-and-white close-up of a couple holding hands, with her floral lace dress beside his dark sleeve.

Couple seen from behind embracing on a bridge in Dorsoduro, Venice, overlooking a narrow canal lined with historic buildings.

Black-and-white photograph of a couple holding hands as they descend stone bridge steps in Venice, showing her flowing ivory dress and his dark outfit.

couple seen from behind looking into a Venice shop window filled with ornate carnival masks, decorative dolls and miniature hot-air balloons.

Following the Evening Light

As the sun dropped lower, we turned back towards the waterfront overlooking Giudecca, hoping to catch the sunset.

Couple walking hand in hand along the Zattere waterfront in Venice, seen from behind with pastel buildings, ornate lampposts and the Giudecca Canal in afternoon sunlight.

The light guided this part of our walk. We stopped beside the water for an embrace, a few quiet moments and photographs in the last warmth of the afternoon sun.

Newlyweds holding hands on a Venice waterfront at dusk, with his brown shirt draped over her shoulders and an older couple walking together in the background.

Perhaps this is what marriage is all about — choosing each other, holding hands, and growing old together.

A Little Note on Their Style

I couldn’t tell their story without mentioning their outfits. Her ivory dress, with its delicate floral lace and flowing skirt, looked beautiful beside his deep brown trousers and matching overshirt, paired with a light beige knit top and black loafers.

There was a lovely balance between the romance of her dress and the relaxed tailoring of his outfit. The soft ivory and warm brown tones felt perfectly at home among Venice’s weathered façades and evening light. As a photographer, I loved capturing those textures and the way her skirt moved as they walked.

A Final View Across the Water

We finished our walk at Punta della Dogana, with the Doge’s Palace across the water as the backdrop for our final photographs. After exploring the quieter streets of Dorsoduro, it felt lovely to end with this open view of Venice.

View across the Venetian lagoon towards St Mark’s Campanile and the Doge’s Palace at dusk, beneath a soft blue sky.

Gondola moored beside wooden posts at dusk in Venice, with waterfront lights reflected on the water and St Mark’s Campanile in the distance.

What stays with me from this afternoon is Caroline’s radiant smile and Mark’s quiet, gentlemanly charm. Together, they brought such warmth and grace to our walk through Venice. From the first photographs outside their hotel to the last moments by the lagoon, it was a beautiful little chapter of their Italian honeymoon.

Planning Your Own Venice Honeymoon Photoshoot?

Your session can begin close to where you are staying and take shape around the places you would love to explore. Quiet streets, waterfront views or a gondola ride can all become part of your story.

This collection is shared with the couple’s privacy in mind, offering a small glimpse into their time in Venice.

Planning your honeymoon in Venice? Let’s create a relaxed photography experience around the places you’d love to explore, from quiet streets to beautiful waterfront views. Get in touch to start planning your session.

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October 23, 2026