Glide past San Marco, La Salute and the Grand Canal. A private water taxi becomes your studio on the water — and I capture your story from the most cinematic viewpoint in the world.
The basilicas, the palaces, the bridges — everything you’ve seen in photographs suddenly becomes the backdrop to your story.
A private water taxi takes you where the crowds can’t follow. No narrow calli, no tourists in the background. Just you, the open lagoon, and the most cinematic city in the world surrounding you at every turn.
This is not a standard photo shoot. This is a private, curated experience, designed from the first brushstroke of make-up to the last golden reflection on the water.
Private captain and water-taxi coordination handled entirely by me.
Crowd-free compositions with the most iconic architecture as your backdrop.
In-hotel or San Marco make-up session before you step on board.
No other passengers, no rushing: the boat and the experience are entirely yours.
I don’t just document your time in Venice — I become part of your story.
I know where the light falls at golden hour, which canals catch the best reflections, and exactly where to position you against the Basilica della Salute for a breathtaking shot.
While others photograph Venice from the calli, I work from the water, where the real magic happens: open skies, iconic facades, and light that shifts with every bend of the Grand Canal.
The make-up session isn’t an afterthought — it’s part of the experience. You step onto the taxi feeling confident, relaxed and completely yourself.
Never forced poses. I guide you gently through every moment — a glance here, a laugh there — so your photos feel alive, not staged. You’ll barely notice the camera.
Every image is post-produced with care and intention, preserving the atmosphere, the colour and the emotion of your session on the water.
For the entire 2.5 hours my only focus is you. No distractions, no shortcuts — just the best possible version of your Venice story.
A 2.5-hour private session on the Venetian lagoon — with make-up artist, private water taxi and 60+ fine-art edited photos included.
A 30% deposit secures your date.
Balance due 48 hours before the session.
🔒 A 30% deposit is required to secure your date; the balance is due 48 hours before the session. Cancellations made more than 7 days before the session receive a full refund of the deposit. After that, the deposit is non-refundable but the session can be rescheduled subject to availability.
How the 50% launch discount works. The full price of The Gran Tour is €1.150 and includes make-up and hair styling. The launch price of €575 applies only if both conditions are met: you are among the first 10 clients, and you sign the portfolio & promotional use release form before the session. With the launch offer, make-up is included and hair styling is available as an extra. If you prefer not to sign the release form, or the first 10 sessions are already taken, the price remains €1.150 (hair styling included). The release form allows me to use a selection of your edited images on my website, Instagram and portfolio.
I’m introducing the Gran Tour as a new experience and want the first clients to live it at a special price — before it becomes one of Venice’s most sought-after photography experiences.
Full price: €1.150. The 50% launch discount (€575) applies to the first 10 clients who also sign the portfolio release form. After the first 10 sessions, or without the release form, the price remains €1.150.
Cecilia saved our Venice photo session after another photographer let us down. She was professional, friendly, and genuinely invested. The photos were delivered promptly and we were very happy with the quality.
Le DUnited StatesCecilia did a fantastic job and saved the day when all the water taxis closed last minute. It could not have gone better, thanks to her quick thinking. And the photos were excellent!
Liam WhiteUnited KingdomShe was warm, friendly and made us feel at ease from the start. Great options for locations and poses, and the whole experience was seamless, professional and enjoyable.
Christian WeissmannUnited StatesThree simple steps to live your Venetian Dolce Vita.
Your experience starts about 2 hours before the water taxi. A professional make-up artist comes to your hotel (Venice island only) or near San Marco — with hair styling included in the full-price package, or available as an extra with the launch offer. Some artists are faster depending on the look you choose, but we always plan a comfortable window so you step onto the taxi relaxed, glowing and never rushed.
We board a private water taxi and glide past the Bacino di San Marco, La Salute and the Grand Canal, stopping wherever the light is perfect.
Within 48 hours you receive 60+ fine-art edited photos and your 30-second Instagram Reel in a private Pixiset gallery.
We usually meet at your hotel if it’s on the Venice island, or at a private dock near Piazza San Marco. I’ll send you the exact meeting point once your date is confirmed.
The water taxi has a covered cabin, so light rain isn’t a problem. In case of severe weather we reschedule at no extra cost to the next available date.
60+ high-resolution edited photos, delivered in a private Pixiset online gallery within 48 hours, plus a 30-second Instagram Reel of your session.
Make-up is always included — a professional make-up artist comes to your hotel (Venice island only) or near San Marco before the session. Hair styling is included in the full-price package (€1.150). With the launch offer (€575, first 10 clients who sign the release form), hair styling is available as an extra on request. Plan for about 2 hours before your session, whether you add hair styling or not.
Write to me through the contact form, email or WhatsApp. A 30% deposit is required to secure your date; the balance is due 48 hours before the session.
Cancellations made more than 7 days before the session receive a full refund of the deposit. Rescheduling is always possible subject to availability.
Yes. If you prefer to keep your photos completely private, simply choose the full-price package (€1.150) and no image will be published. The launch price of €575 is reserved for the first 10 clients who sign the portfolio release form, allowing me to use a selection of your edited images on my website, Instagram and portfolio. The choice is entirely yours.
Boat slots and water-taxi permissions are subject to strict timing and availability. Reserve your private session in advance to secure your preferred golden-hour route.
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.
