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Kathleen's family, LAKE MAGGIORE FAMILY STORY
40th Wedding Anniversary at the Lake
Explore Packages & Pricing for Lake Maggiore
- Ready to create unforgettable memories?
- Imagine this...
Kathleen, celebrating 40 years of marriage surrounded by your children and grandchildren on Lake Maggiore is something truly meaningful.
This is not just a family gathering — it’s a legacy moment.
My role is to document it in a natural, elegant and relaxed way, so that you can remember how it truly felt to be together, not just how it looked.
Your vision already feels incredibly special: picturesque, warm, and rich in personality.
My goal is to capture that exact atmosphere, gently and effortlessly, letting real connections take center stage.
Meet Your Photographer
Ciao! I'm Carol
I was born and raised on the shores of Lake Maggiore, and after photographing travelers across 19 countries, I still believe this lake has a magic all its own. I know the secret beaches, the perfect light, and the views that will take your breath away.
I’m here to make your time here unforgettable — and to turn those moments into images that tell your story with warmth, authenticity, and heart.
What makes me different:
• Personal travel planning support
• Photographer & local insider
• Warm, honest, timeless editing style
• Consultation before every shoot
• Emotional storytelling through every frame
- 50+ love stories told
- 19+ countries traveled
- Local expert of Lake Maggiore & Lake Orta
Catherine E. from London
My Signature Process
The process is simple.
Every step is designed to make this feel effortless and personal.
1.
Intro Call
We talk through your full wedding flow and vision.
2.
Planning
I help with light, timing, and location suggestions
3.
Your Session(s)
Natural prompts, no stiff posing, all emotion
4.
Delivery
Your curated gallery with warm, timeless storytelling.
In our case, we worked with Carol with my extended family of ten people. Her work was wonderful, all of us we exceptionally happy with the results. And Carol was professional throughout – responsive, communicative, direct and engaged.
But most important was that Carol was always looking to truly understand what was most important to us and to make that a reality. We all have only the most positive of impressions.
Click to View Full Galleries
Are you looking for family photographs that feel natural, emotional and beautifully unposed?
When multiple generations come together — children, spouses and grandchildren — the most meaningful images are the ones that capture real connection, shared laughter and quiet moments in between.
These galleries will give you a clear idea of how I document family stories on Lake Maggiore:
with warmth, elegance and a relaxed approach, so that you can remember how it truly felt to be together, not just how it looked.
Explore the full galleries to see how your Lake Maggiore family celebration could come to life.
Your Custom Experience
Based on our call, here’s the experience I imagine for you:
I work in a calm, unobtrusive way, gently guiding when needed and leaving space for real interactions, laughter, and connection — especially important when photographing multi-generational families.
- Every collection includes:
• Gentle, natural posing guidance
• Attention to light, atmosphere, and timing
• Candid storytelling moments
• Hand-edited, high-resolution images
• Private online gallery for the whole family
PACKAGES & PRICING
The Complete Family Story
Designed for multi-generational families who want time, flexibility and a calm pace, so that you can enjoy being together without rushing and preserve this moment naturally.
- Up to 3 hours of coverage : Enough time for group portraits, smaller family units and candid moments. (approximately 60–90 edited images)
- Full family portraits + smaller family groupings photographed in a relaxed, connection-based way.
- Gentle posing guidance so that everyone feels comfortable and never forced.
- High-resolution online gallery : All your photos with unlimited downloads so that you and your family can relive the experience anytime, forever.
- 10 premium prints in a keepsake linen envelope
- One photographer for the entire event : A discreet, warm presence so that you feel comfortable, natural and never posed.
- Location & Light Expertise: Guidance on the best spot and timing around the villa or lake
Travel fees are included
€ 850
The Family Gathering
Designed for families who want relaxed portraits and genuine moments without spending the entire evening taking photos, so that you can enjoy your time together while still capturing beautiful memories.
- Up to 2 hours of coverage : Ideal for family portraits and candid moments around the villa or lakeside (approximately 40–60 edited images)
- Full family portraits + smaller family groupings photographed in a relaxed, connection-based way.
- Gentle posing guidance so that everyone feels comfortable and never forced.
- High-resolution online gallery : All your photos with unlimited downloads so that you and your family can relive the experience anytime, forever.
- One photographer for the entire event : A discreet, warm presence so that you feel comfortable, natural and never posed.
- Location & Light Expertise: Guidance on the best spot and timing around the villa or lake
Travel fees are included
€ 680
The Essential Family Session
Designed for families who want a simple and meaningful record of their time together
- Up to 1 hours of coverage : Perfect for a focused portrait session before dinner (approximately 20–30 edited images)
- family portrait + immediate family groups photographed in a relaxed, connection-based way.
- Gentle posing guidance so that everyone feels comfortable and never forced.
- High-resolution online gallery : All your photos with unlimited downloads so that you and your family can relive the experience anytime, forever.
- One photographer for the entire event : A discreet, warm presence so that you feel comfortable, natural and never posed.
- Location & Light Expertise: Guidance on where and when to shoot, so that you make the most of the available light
Travel fees are included
€ 560
Sample Timelines
3-Hour Family Session
Arrival & relaxed family time
A few minutes to let everyone settle in, especially children,
so that the session starts naturally and without pressure.
• Full family portraits
Group photos with everyone together, guided gently and efficiently.
• Smaller family groupings
Parents with children, grandparents with grandchildren, couples —
captured in a relaxed, connection-based way.
• Candid moments around the villa or lakeside
Walking, talking, laughing, natural interactions.
• Final portraits in the best light
Soft light toward the end of the session so that the images feel warm, timeless and atmospheric.
Optional Add-Ons
• Extra 30 minutes → 120€
• Fine art album design → 90€
• Framed print → from 60€
We had Carol join us in Iceland for our destination wedding, and she captured everything exactly as we hoped. The photos are magical. She was wonderful to work with, incredibly kind, and even went above and beyond when travel complications arose.
Our photo book is beautiful — we love sharing it and reliving the day through her images.
We were able to fully experience our time in Iceland without worrying about missing moments.
We’d choose Carol again without hesitation. We couldn’t be happier.
Annamarie & Adrian from Chicago
