Venice

A must have City Portrait Session

Badge of ExcellenceVenice, Italy

From $273.63

per group (up to 2)

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Get better photos of your vacation in Venice by having a private photographer to accompany you around the city’s iconic landmarks, as well as hidden gems. Choosing a private experience means one-to-one guidance on the best way to pose, as well as the flexibility to customize the shoot. Potential photo spots include Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and St Mark’s Square—with 50 professionally edited photos provided after the shoot.

No more asking strangers to take your photos: Opt for a professional shoot
Enjoy having the photographer’s undivided attention and guidance
Benefit from the flexibility of being able to make requests along the way
Capture memories that you can look back on for years to come

What's Included

Private Photographic Session Tour
50 High Resolution Images
Free Online Gallery for 3 Months

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

P.za San Marco, 42, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Under St.Mark's Bell Tower

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

56 reviews

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Yes, you should do it!

Narimane_B, Apr 2024

Right out the gate I will say 10/10 would recommend, if you are hesitating this is definitely a must do! Not only you will get pictures that last a lifetime, but the memories and the good time will also be to remember. The photographer is wonderful. He is extremely nice and knowledgeable, about photography and the city, he really knows how to make you feel comfortable. This experience in the end was much more than a photo shoot, it is something that my wife and I will remember forever!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your fantastic review and strong recommendation! I’m delighted to hear that you and your wife had such a memorable experience. It was a pleasure to share my knowledge of photography and Venice with you, ensuring you felt comfortable and enjoyed every moment. I'm thrilled that the photos and memories will last a lifetime for you both. Thank you for allowing me to be part of such a special occasion in your lives! Best, Osvaldo

Memories for a lifetime!

Lynne_T, Apr 2024

BELLISIMO! There aren’t enough superlatives to describe our experience with Venezia Photography. Osvaldo is a skilled photographer, but beyond that he is engaging, warm and shares his love for Venice in such a memorable way. Our sunrise photo shoot with him was the highlight of our trip, and he captured moments which we will treasure for a lifetime. If you have the opportunity this is a must while in Venice!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for such a glowing review! I'm overjoyed to hear that your sunrise photo shoot was the highlight of your trip. It was a pleasure to share my passion for Venice and photography with you, capturing those special moments that you'll treasure forever. I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the experience as much as I did. Thank you for recommending the session—it means a lot to me. I hope to see you again in Venice for more unforgettable memories! Best, Osvaldo

Amazing pictures and experience

pfem22, Mar 2024

What an amazing experience and in one day we already saw several of our amazing photos. Do not miss out on this fantastic experience to have professional pictures taken and to see lesser known parts of Venice.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! I’m so glad you enjoyed the experience and are pleased with the quick preview of your photos. It was a pleasure showing you some of Venice's lesser-known gems while capturing your moments there. I'm delighted that you found the experience fantastic and hope the rest of your photos will continue to bring you joy. Thank you for choosing Venezia.photography, and I hope to have the opportunity to photograph you again in the future! Best, Osvaldo

Must do when in Venice

Aleksandra_H, Mar 2024

Absolutely amazing experience having our photo shoot in Venice with Osvaldo. He made me and my husband feel comfortable and showed us some beautiful spots during the shoot. If you want to have amazing photos and memories while your in Venice then I would definitely recommend getting this.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for such a glowing review! I'm delighted that you and your husband felt comfortable during our shoot and that you enjoyed discovering some of Venice's beautiful spots together. It was a pleasure to help create lasting memories and stunning photos for you. I'm grateful for your recommendation and hope your photos bring back wonderful memories of Venice for many years to come! Best, Osvaldo

Beyond Ecstatic!

Michelle_R, Oct 2023

Oh.my.goodness! Highlight of our time in Venice! Osvaldo was so kind and professional, and helped make our trip even more memorable. This experience and the memories Osvaldo gave us is beyond priceless. Book this when you go to Venice - it is 1000% worth it! Grazie, Osvaldo!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Oh, thank you so much for such an enthusiastic review! I'm overjoyed to hear that our photo session was a highlight of your time in Venice. It was a pleasure to contribute to your trip, making it even more memorable with photos that you'll cherish. I appreciate your heartfelt recommendation and am so glad you found the experience truly worthwhile. Grazie to you for making the session so enjoyable! Best, Osvaldo

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Rebekah_D, Aug 2023

AMAZING EXPERIENCE and VALUE!!! Osvaldo is an incredible photographer- so professional and our photos are incredible. We highly recommend him :-)

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for the AMAZING review! I’m delighted to hear that you found both the experience and the photos incredible. It was my pleasure to work with you, ensuring everything was professional and to your liking. I appreciate your high recommendation and am thrilled you're pleased with the results. Thank you for choosing me to capture your memories in Venice! Best, Osvaldo

Outstanding Photographer

Rachel_H, Jul 2023

Osvaldo was very pleasant to work with. He made us feel very comfortable during our shoot. He was welcoming and friendly, and walking around Venice with him felt like spending time with an old friend. He was also very knowledgeable about the city, taking us to less crowded places for photos and sight seeing. His recommendations and tips for the city were great! When you’re in town, I’d highly recommend booking Osvaldo for a photo shoot - you won’t regret it! The photos are amazing, and we now have those memories to cherish!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a joy to walk around Venice with you, sharing my favorite less crowded spots and tips about the city. I'm thrilled to hear that you felt comfortable and enjoyed our time together like old friends. I'm also glad that you love the photos and that they'll help you cherish those memories for years to come. Thank you for recommending me—it means a great deal. I look forward to the possibility of another photo session with you in the future! Best, Osvaldo from Venezia.photography

The best photo session ever!

Sergio_P, Jul 2023

I must say that this has been one of my best experiences of all my trips. You can't go to Venezia without booking a photography session. Osvaldo was superb. He came to our hotel and picked us up and took us to the best spots to get the best photos. Prior to this, Osvaldo had already communicated extensively with us to give us prior instructions and answered every question we had. The session was fantastic. We enjoyed it very much. He even allowed us to change clothes to have different outfits for the session. We looked forward to all the photos, although the first photos we received were amazing. I highly recommend anyone going to Venice to add this option to their plans.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for sharing such a glowing review! I'm honored to hear that our photo session was one of the best experiences of your travels. It was a pleasure to pick you up from your hotel and show you some of the best photo spots around Venice. I'm glad that the pre-session communication and the flexibility to change outfits enhanced your experience. Thank you for your strong recommendation to others visiting Venice, and I'm excited for you to see all the final photos. I look forward to potentially working with you again on your next visit! Best, Osvaldo

Wonderful photos & memories

Amanda_T, May 2023

We booked a sunrise shoot to capture our time in Venice. Our photographer Osvaldo was very patient and made sure we had a mix of posed and natural photographs. He put us at ease and was very knowledgeable on the city. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Osvaldo and are very happy with our photos.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your sunrise shoot and that you're happy with the mix of posed and natural photographs. It was a pleasure to work with you and ensure you felt at ease throughout the session. I appreciate your recommendation and am delighted that you're pleased with the photos. Wishing you all the best, and thank you again for choosing me to capture your memories in Venice! Warm regards, Osvaldo

Stunning photos rain or shine

Wapitcha_B, May 2023

Great communication and helpful preparation. We did sunrise photoshoot, however it rained that morning but we were prepared mentally and physically. Our pictures are fabulous, we had so much fun playing in the rain. There was no one around that early which helped me not feel silly. Great direction on how to pose and to be natural. If your thinking of doing definitely do it!!!

Best photographer in Venice

Sreenu_C, Apr 2023

Osvaldo is a thorough professional and knows best spots to capture the best moments/memories. Was surprised when he delivered the raw footage of pictures in video format on the same day evening & all the pictures next day

Osvaldo is the best!

Sarah_M, Sep 2022

Osvaldo was personable, professional and knew all the best spots in the city to take advantage of the best light. I’d highly recommend him and we are already planning another European photoshoot with him!

Venice Photo Session

Craig_H, Jul 2022

Such a wonderful morning taking pictures with Osvaldo. He made us feel so comfortable. We are not usually ones to do a picture session, but I am so glad we did. I can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures. Truly great experience!

Incredible experience and exquisite photography

Vivian_H, Jun 2022

Osvaldo is an amazing photographer and professional. Our daughter had her sweet 16 photos taken in Venice. The pictures are truly breathtaking. Osvaldo was very creative and the photos look spectacular. We most highly recommend Osvaldo and plan to contact him when we return to Venice for family photos.