A family vacation on Lake Como: what better time for a photo shoot all together? I had the pleasure of photographing this joyful family on a summer evening while they were spending their holidays in Italy. They were looking for a glamorous location with a stunning view of the lake and mountains, I sent them a number of proposals and they chose Villa del Balbianello.
Trees pruned into unusual shapes, romantic views, avenues lined with statues, panoramic terraces and abundant blooms surround an ascending path leading to the 18th century Loggia Durini, which crowns the whole Balbianello complex and offers the visitors two different panoramas of the Lake.
The beauties of Villa del Balbianello, which is also accessible by boat, led many Hollywood directors to pick it as the filming location for several movie series, such as Star Wars and 007.
Marta is an exceptional photographer. The photos she took of our family are beautiful, the light and landscape unparalleled. But, more than that, Marta cared about the conditions of the day we were shooting and was open to moving due to rain. She was communicative, professional, and friendly to our daughter, who was not so happy about the photo shoot. We will definitely be using Marta during out travels again!
