LAKE COMO

June in Lake Como is a magical place to be, to wander and take photos and absorb the sheer beauty. The water and the sunshine and peace and light abound as the lake laps to the water’s edge, which is where I could be found, with pizza and gelato and a camera in my hand as I thanked another couple for bringing me back to my homeland…

I never need much persuading to travel to Italy for a wedding but Lake Como has a particular place in my heart. My maternal family lived here through World War II as Ashkenazi Jews, close to the safe haven of Switzerland. It’s one of my favourite places for many reasons.

If you’ve never been to Lake Como, I highly recommend staying in Belaggio and walking up to the breath-taking wedding venue Villa Balbianello. With it’s incredible views, thoughtful architecture and gorgeous gardens, it’s hard not to be impressed. I photographed an intimate wedding there last year and for once I was utterly speechless. It’s certifiably one of the most beautiful places to visit in Lake Como.

This week I’m lucky enough to be flying to Italy with my dutiful assistant to photograph a wedding in Tuscany for a very, very cool couple who have planned a beautifully authentic wedding. Non vedo l’ora! Ci sentiamo presto.

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6 Comments

  1. Great set of images, like the one with the old chap with the red top. Good luck with the wedding not that you need it as the location looks fantastic.

  3. More than seeing your breathtakingly beautiful photos, your poems Chloe are a delight!! Didn’t know you were actually from Italy! Abd if you get are stuck for an assistant I am your girl! Hold cameras, gelatos you name it! Haha xx

  6. These photographs are beautiful. The lighting and the stunning colours depict Lake Como’s charm perfectly. The architecture looks gorgeous. I hope to visit one day.

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