You said yes. Now let Venice become part of your story.
I create elegant, natural engagement photos in Venice for couples who want refined images in iconic locations and a relaxed, guided experience.
As a local photographer based in Venice, I help you choose the best light, timing, and locations, and deliver a beautifully edited gallery online.
15+
Years in Venice
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Couples Captured
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The ring is on your finger. The excitement is still fresh. And somewhere between the planning and the daydreaming, you both feel it: this moment deserves to be captured. Not with a phone. Not in a rush. But with intention, beauty, and someone who knows Venice as deeply as you know each other.
An engagement session in Venice is not only about beautiful backgrounds. It is about creating images that feel honest, refined and deeply connected to this chapter of your life.
I photograph couples who want more than a few posed portraits. They want a session that feels relaxed, visually coherent and shaped around real connection. Venice offers extraordinary possibilities for this kind of experience, but it also requires sensitivity to timing, light and rhythm.
As a local engagement photographer in Venice, I help couples create images that feel natural and elevated at the same time. The goal is not to force moments or over-direct every movement. It is to guide you with clarity so the photographs feel effortless, intimate and visually strong.
If you would like to see how this translates into real sessions, you can explore my engagement photography portfolio in Venice.
An engagement photoshoot is built on a completely different foundation than other types of sessions. This is not a surprise moment captured in secret. It is a shared experience, designed together, where both of you are fully present, fully aware and fully celebrating.
A Venice engagement photoshoot is designed around both of you. You choose the date together, the locations together, the atmosphere together. There is no secrecy, no hidden camera, no choreographed moment. Just two people in love, walking through one of the most beautiful cities on Earth, with a photographer capturing the connection between them.
This distinction shapes the energy of the session, the direction, and the final result. Everything is calmer, more intentional, more collaborative.
Every couple has a different energy. Some are playful, some quiet, some expressive, some reserved. A good engagement session respects that instead of forcing a single formula.
The strongest images usually come from creating the right conditions: good light, a coherent route, gentle direction and enough space for your connection to come through naturally.
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Send me a message on WhatsApp or through the contact page. I will suggest the best timing, route and visual atmosphere based on the season, your style and your plans in Venice. Together, we build a clear itinerary so you know exactly what to expect.
On the day of your session, the experience feels like a guided walk through Venice with gentle direction whenever needed. You do not need to perform for the camera. You only need to be present, comfortable and willing to move naturally together.
My approach is not based on rigid poses repeated from one couple to another. I guide posture, distance, movement and rhythm in a way that feels natural for you. The result is a gallery that feels polished, but still personal.
Within five business days, you receive a private online gallery with all your professionally edited, high-resolution photos, ready to download, print and share. If you need a few favourites sooner for social media or save-the-date cards, I send a sneak peek within 24 to 48 hours.
Each gallery is carefully curated and edited with natural tones, clean contrast and long-term visual relevance in mind.
Venice offers a remarkable variety of backdrops for engagement photography, from iconic landmarks to quieter and more intimate areas. Location choice is always strategic, and each area behaves differently depending on light, tides and crowd flow.
San Marco offers a grand and unmistakable setting. When planned at the right time, it can feel refined rather than overwhelming. The Basilica, the Campanile, the arched corridors: every angle is a frame waiting to happen.
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Sunrise in summer, early morning in winter. The square transforms completely outside peak hours.
Some couples prefer a softer and more intimate atmosphere. Smaller canals, discreet bridges and residential streets in neighbourhoods like Dorsoduro or Castello can create a more personal experience while still keeping the identity of Venice fully present.
Perfect for couples who value intimacy over landmarks.
A short boat ride from San Marco. When you stand there and look back across the lagoon, you see the entire Venice skyline reflected in the water. It is one of the most cinematic views in all of Italy, and it is almost always quiet.
Stunning at any time. Sunrise gives the most dramatic light on San Marco.
A gondola can be integrated into the session if the timing and route are planned correctly. The movement of the water slows everything down. That is when real connection appears.
Gondola service runs from 9 AM to 7 PM. Best at golden hour.
The best time depends on the kind of atmosphere you want.
For iconic locations like San Marco, Rialto and the Grand Canal, early morning often gives the cleanest backgrounds, softer light and a calmer rhythm. Between roughly 6:00 and 7:30 AM depending on the season, Venice becomes a different city. If you want that “alone in Venice” feeling, sunrise is the answer.
One to two hours before sunset, the light turns warm and romantic. The city takes on a softer, more dreamlike quality. This works beautifully for quieter neighbourhoods, canal-side sessions and waterfront perspectives.
Spring (April, May) and early autumn (September, October) offer the best combination of pleasant weather, beautiful light and manageable crowds. Summer is warm and vibrant but requires earlier starts. Winter brings a moody, atmospheric Venice that can be extraordinarily beautiful.
A successful engagement session in Venice is rarely about simply showing up at a famous place. It is about being there at the right moment, in the right light, with the right route.
Clothing makes a real difference to the final result, especially in a city as visually rich as Venice.
The strongest sessions usually work with outfits that feel coordinated rather than identical. Neutral tones, elegant textures and well-balanced silhouettes tend to photograph beautifully in Venetian light and architecture.
Venice involves walking, bridges and uneven surfaces, so choose shoes that let you move naturally. Avoid overly busy patterns that compete with the rich architectural details behind you. If you want to change outfits during the session, we plan the transition in advance so it fits smoothly into the route.
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Every package includes planning assistance, professional editing and a private online gallery.
The Classic
€400 / session
The Story
€550 / session
The Dream
€900 / session
Love Stories
She made taking photos together for our engagement fun, and she helped direct us to get over our nervous awkwardness in being in front of a camera. She knows alllll the spots to take amazing photos in Venice, and took all of our special requests into consideration and made our dream photos come true – and more! 🙂 the photos speak for themselves, but she is truly an artist and we are grateful to her for her wonderful work. An additional plus – she responds so quickly to all requests and got our photos to us before expected! Thank you so much, Laure!!!!”
— Brittany Roser
She made the whole process very enjoyable, natural, and smooth.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Laure for my engagement photos in Venice, and my new fiance and I couldn’t be happier with the results! The photos are breathtaking, filled with vibrant colors and genuine moments that we’ll cherish forever. Her warm demeanor made the session fun and relaxed, and I can tell she has a lot of experience in her line of work. We highly recommend her for anyone seeking any photography done!
— Meridian
Laure immediately put us at ease, which made the session very natural and enjoyable.
We had a photoshoot in Venice with Laure, and the experience was incredible from beginning to end. The fact that she speaks French was a real bonus, greatly facilitating communication. We even had the chance to experience the Aqua Alta, which made the moment even more magical and unique. The result is exactly what we hoped for: stunning photos, full of emotion and perfectly reflecting who we are. We wholeheartedly recommend Laure!
— Jérémy Lapouble
About Me
Ciao! My name is Laure Jacquemin, and I have been photographing love stories in Venice for over 15 years.
I was not born in Venice, but this city became my home and my inspiration a long time ago. After more than a decade and a half of walking its streets at every hour, in every season, I know where the light falls, where the crowds disappear and where the most beautiful images happen.
Engagement sessions hold a special place in my work. There is something deeply joyful about photographing a couple who already knows they are building a life together, who simply wants to celebrate that feeling in a beautiful place.
My style is natural and candid. No stiff poses. No forced smiles. Just the real, quiet beauty of two people in love.
Engagement photography packages start at €400 for a 45-minute focused session and go up to €900 for a complete multi-location experience including a gondola ride.
No experience is required. Most couples I work with have never been in front of a professional camera. I give clear, simple instructions, show you how to stand and move, and adjust small details like hands or posture. The goal is to make you feel comfortable so your expressions stay natural. You simply need to be yourselves and follow my guidance.
Yes, a gondola can be integrated into the session if the timing and route are planned correctly. For shorter sessions, a compact ride near the main area works best. For longer packages, we can design a route that combines walking, bridges and a longer gondola experience. I coordinate with the gondolier so that the boarding point, duration and route make sense for photos.
Yes, outfit changes are common, especially in longer sessions. We plan them in a practical way, usually starting with a more relaxed look and switching to something more formal. You can change at your hotel if it is nearby or use a discreet place identified in advance. The key is to avoid losing too much time, so we include this in the schedule from the beginning.
Yes. I help every couple choose the most suitable time of day, route and visual rhythm for their session. This local planning is included in every package.
Around 100/hour. The number of images depends on the length of the session and the situations we cover, but you always receive a carefully edited, coherent gallery rather than a random selection. Files are delivered via a private online gallery where you can download high resolution images for printing and reduced size versions for web use. The gallery remains accessible for a generous period so you can share it.
Yes, many couples combine their engagement portraits with additional coverage such as a small celebration dinner, a walk on another day or a short session in a different area. The options depend on your schedule and budget. If you are also planning another special moment during your stay, we can design a custom solution that ties all experiences together visually.
For iconic locations like San Marco or Rialto, early morning (around 6:00 to 7:30 AM) offers softer light and more space. Golden hour before sunset is beautiful for quieter neighbourhoods.
Yes. Many couples book a dedicated engagement session in Venice weeks or months after becoming engaged. Others plan it as a pre-wedding photoshoot before their wedding day. There is no time limit on when an engagement session makes sense.
Between 70 and 200+ professionally edited, high-resolution images depending on the package. Every gallery is carefully curated for consistency.
Yes, outfit changes are common, especially in longer sessions. We plan the transition in advance so it fits naturally into the route.
Venice can be beautiful in rain. Light drizzle can add atmosphere. If the rain is heavier, we shift to sheltered areas, adjust timing, or reschedule if your plans allow
As early as possible, especially for spring, summer and popular travel periods (April, May, September, October). Last-minute bookings are sometimes possible, but options become narrower.
Viewing complete engagement photography sessions is essential to evaluate consistency, storytelling and direction.
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Venice is pure poetry: every bridge, every square, every reflection in the canal feels like a page from a love story.
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