Quick & elegant
Gondola Express
A first taste of Venice from the water.
€2501 hour · gondola included
- 30-minute private gondola ride
- A short photo stop near St. Mark's
- 30 edited photos
- 10 previews in 24 hours
- Full gallery in 48 hours
A private gondola, a local photographer, one price. Glide through Venice’s quietest canals while I capture your story, relaxed and candid, in the best light of the day.
There is no more iconic image of Venice than a gondola gliding silently through its ancient canals. I book the private gondola and the gondolier for you, then I photograph every laugh, every glance and every reflection in the water. Not posed. Not rushed. Just real.
Private gondola and gondolier booked by me and covered by your price. Nothing to arrange, nothing to pay in cash.
The price is per session, not per person. Up to 4 guests join at no extra cost.
10 edited photos within 24 hours, ready to share. Your full gallery follows within 48 hours.
I pick quiet canals and the best time of day, so your frames stay clean and glowing.
Two complete sessions, all with the private gondola and the gondolier included. For something more elaborate, I build a tailor-made experience around you.
Every price includes the private gondola and the gondolier. Up to 4 guests can join at no extra cost. Not sure which session fits? Send me your date on WhatsApp and I’ll suggest the best one. We meet at Caffè Florian, Piazza San Marco.
🔒 A 30% deposit secures your date; the balance is due 48 hours before the session. Cancellations more than 7 days before the session receive a full refund of the deposit. If wind or high water stops the gondola, we reschedule at no extra cost.
I know the canals, the light and the hidden corners that make Venice magical at every hour of the day.
I guide you into poses that feel effortless. You will barely notice the camera.
A romantic ride for two or a surprise proposal: I stay in the background and let the moment unfold.
Every photo is edited by hand to keep the atmosphere, the colour and the emotion of your session.
From the first message to the final gallery, everything is planned around you.
Message me or book online. I confirm your gondolier and the best light within 2 hours.
I send you the exact time and a few outfit tips. We meet at Caffè Florian, Piazza San Marco.
I guide you gently while the gondolier takes us through the canals. Just relax and be yourselves.
10 previews within 24 hours and your full private gallery within 48 hours.
“Cecilia was very kind. She was attentive and patient. She gave us excellent instructions and guided us to fantastic shots. If you have any doubts, don’t hesitate. Just do it!”
LaurenFrance“Our photographer Cecilia had a great eye and really captured some wonderful candid pics in between the posed shots. The gondola ride was fun and went all over Venice, a great way to get a tour of the city while also getting our photos done.”
AshlyUnited StatesAfter being completely let down by another photographer, we found Cecilia and she absolutely saved our Venice photo session. She took the time to ask what type of photos we preferred—whether we wanted more iconic canal views or photos in the charming inner streets—and tailored the session accordingly. We ended up with a wonderful mix of classic Venice scenery and hidden local gems.
Le DUnited StatesIt depends on the session: 30 minutes with Express and 60 minutes with Signature. The rest of your session is spent on foot at iconic spots. For the Grand Story, the gondola ride and the itinerary are tailor-made with you.
Yes. Every price includes the private gondola and the gondolier. You pay nothing extra on the day.
Up to 4 guests plus me, at no extra cost. The price is per session, not per person.
If wind or high water makes the gondola unsafe, we move your session to the next available date at no extra cost.
Message me through the contact form or WhatsApp. A 30% deposit confirms your date, and the balance is due 48 hours before the session.
Cancellations more than 7 days before the session receive a full refund of the deposit. After that the deposit is non-refundable, but you can reschedule, subject to availability.
10 preview photos within 24 hours and the full gallery within 48 hours, in a private Pixiset gallery.
Solid or soft colours work best on the water. I send a few outfit tips after you book.
Yes, it is one of my specialties. See the Venice proposal photographer page.
Tell me your date and the session you have in mind. I reply within 2 hours, 7 days a week.
30% deposit to secure your date · Free reschedule if the weather stops the gondolaA private gondola, a local photographer, one price. Glide through Venice's quietest canals while I capture your story, relaxed and candid, in the best light of the day.
There is no more iconic image of Venice than a gondola gliding silently through its ancient canals. I book the private gondola and the gondolier for you, then I photograph every laugh, every glance and every reflection in the water. Not posed. Not rushed. Just real.
Private gondola and gondolier booked by me and covered by your price. Nothing to arrange, nothing to pay in cash.
The price is per session, not per person. Up to 4 guests join at no extra cost.
10 edited photos within 24 hours, ready to share. Your full gallery follows within 48 hours.
I pick quiet canals and the best time of day, so your frames stay clean and glowing.
Three sessions, all with the private gondola and the gondolier included. Start with one hour, or take your time with up to four.
Quick & elegant
A first taste of Venice from the water.
The complete story
Time on the water and the iconic spots on foot.
The Venice day
Unhurried, with several places and looks.
Every price includes the private gondola and the gondolier. Up to 4 guests can join at no extra cost. Not sure which session fits? Send me your date on WhatsApp and I will suggest the best one. We meet at Caffè Florian, Piazza San Marco.
🔒 A 30% deposit secures your date; the balance is due 48 hours before the session. Cancellations more than 7 days before the session receive a full refund of the deposit. If wind or high water stops the gondola, we reschedule at no extra cost.
Add any of these when you book.
I know the canals, the light and the hidden corners that make Venice magical at every hour of the day.
I guide you into poses that feel effortless. You will barely notice the camera.
A romantic ride for two or a surprise proposal: I stay in the background and let the moment unfold.
Every photo is edited by hand to keep the atmosphere, the colour and the emotion of your session.
From the first message to the final gallery, everything is planned around you.
Message me or book online. I confirm your gondolier and the best light within 2 hours.
I send you the exact time and a few outfit tips. We meet at Caffè Florian, Piazza San Marco.
I guide you gently while the gondolier takes us through the canals. Just relax and be yourselves.
10 previews within 24 hours and your full private gallery within 48 hours.
Cecilia was very kind. She was attentive and patient. She gave us excellent instructions and guided us to fantastic shots. I loved having her with us, because she let us enjoy our moments together and supported us when we wanted ideas for photos. If you have any doubts, don't hesitate. Just do it!
LaurenFranceOur photographer Cecilia from Picster had a great eye and really captured some wonderful candid pics in between the posed shots. The gondola ride was fun and went all over Venice, it was a great way to get a tour of the city while also getting our photos done. We didn’t just get photos in the gondola either, she took photos outside St. Mark’s cathedral, at Ponte dei Sospiri (the Bridge of Sighs), and down by the docks. We were very happy with the photos and the experience and would definitely recommend this package to others!
AshlyUnited StatesCecilia has an incredible eye for light and the best locations. The gondola ride combined with the photo session was flawless from the first to the last minute. Highly recommended!
AliciaSpainIt depends on the session: 30 minutes with Express, 60 minutes with Signature and 90 minutes with Grand Story. The rest of your session is spent on foot at iconic spots.
Yes. Every price includes the private gondola and the gondolier. You pay nothing extra on the day.
Up to 4 guests plus me, at no extra cost. The price is per session, not per person.
If wind or high water makes the gondola unsafe, we move your session to the next available date at no extra cost.
Message me through the contact form or WhatsApp. A 30% deposit confirms your date, and the balance is due 48 hours before the session.
Cancellations more than 7 days before the session receive a full refund of the deposit. After that the deposit is non-refundable, but you can reschedule, subject to availability.
10 preview photos within 24 hours and the full gallery within 48 hours, in a private Pixiset gallery.
Solid or soft colours work best on the water. I send a few outfit tips after you book.
Yes, it is one of my specialties. See the Venice proposal photographer page.
Tell me your date and the session you have in mind. I reply within 2 hours, 7 days a week.
30% deposit to secure your date · Free reschedule if the weather stops the gondola
Cecilia Pennisi — I photograph secret proposals in Venice. I know where to hide, when the light is soft, and how to keep her surprised until yes.