A Honeymoon Session in Northern Italy


While I was in Italy photographing a wedding, I also had the chance to photograph Maria and Zach during their honeymoon in northern Italy, and their session ended up becoming something even more meaningful than originally planned. The two of them were staying in the beautiful town of Iseo near Lake Iseo, not far from Lake Como, and wanted to commemorate this season of life together with a relaxed couples session during their trip.


What made the session even more special was that they had just found out right before leaving for Italy that Maria was pregnant. Because it was still very early, they did not want the entire shoot to revolve around a pregnancy announcement, but they did want to subtly document this huge moment in their lives while they were celebrating their honeymoon abroad together. It felt like such a beautiful and intimate way to preserve both milestones at once.

A couple embraces and smiles on a garden path surrounded by lush green trees and manicured lawn.

Exploring Lake Iseo Together


We started the session in the garden area of the hotel where they were staying. Everything about the setting felt incredibly peaceful and romantic. The soft greenery, warm Italian light, and quiet atmosphere created the perfect backdrop for natural portraits together.


Maria and Zach were so easygoing and playful throughout the entire session, which made photographing them feel effortless. A lot of the afternoon was spent simply wandering together, talking, laughing, and soaking in the experience of being newly married in Italy.


One thing I love most about destination couples sessions is how relaxed they tend to feel compared to more structured shoots back home. There is usually nowhere anyone needs to rush off to afterward, which allows couples to really settle into the experience and enjoy the location together.


After photographing around the gardens, we walked over toward the lake for more portraits along the waterfront.

The scenery around Lake Iseo is absolutely beautiful in a quieter and less crowded way compared to some of the more heavily photographed areas nearby. The combination of the water, mountains, boats, and small-town atmosphere made the entire session feel incredibly timeless.

Couple sitting together by a lakeside, woman resting head on man's shoulder, mountains in background.

Subtle Moments That Made the Session Meaningful


Throughout the session, Maria and Zach included a few subtle photos incorporating the pregnancy test as a quiet nod to the next chapter they are entering together. I really loved the way they approached it. Rather than turning the session into a full pregnancy announcement shoot, they simply allowed this new piece of their story to exist naturally within the photos.


Years from now, I imagine those images will feel incredibly meaningful to look back on because they captured such a specific moment in time.Newly married, traveling through Italy together, and quietly carrying the excitement of becoming parents for the first time. The emotion behind that season was woven throughout the entire gallery in such a natural way.


As the evening continued, we spent more time near the lake taking candid portraits while the light softened around us. Some of my favorite images from the session were the simplest ones: the two of them walking together by the water, laughing quietly, and completely wrapped up in the moment.


Maria and Zach’s session was such a reminder that photos do not need to feel overly elaborate to be deeply meaningful. Sometimes the most important thing is simply documenting people exactly as they are during a specific chapter of life.


This shoot captured not only their honeymoon in Italy, but also the very beginning of their growing family story.

If you are planning a honeymoon, anniversary trip, or destination couples session and want photography that feels relaxed, emotional, and true to your relationship, I would love to document it for you.

Black and white portrait of a smiling couple embracing and looking at each other in an outdoor setting.
Black and white photo of a couple holding hands walking along a tree-lined garden path.
A couple sits side by side on a waterfront ledge gazing at a scenic mountain lake view.
Couple sharing a kiss while sitting on a waterfront wall with mountain views.
Smiling couple posing together on a waterfront pier with blue lake and mountain backdrop.
A couple shares a happy moment laughing together in front of colorful autumn foliage.
Couple kissing while holding a positive pregnancy test in front of a scenic lakeside backdrop.
Happy couple walking hand in hand along a sunny lakeside pier with mountains and a ferry boat.
A couple dances joyfully under a green leafy archway on a garden path.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing and gazing at each other on a tree-lined path.
A couple shares a tender moment in front of a vibrant wall of red and green ivy leaves.
A smiling couple poses together in front of a vibrant red and green ivy wall.
Couple sitting together on grass holding hands with a positive pregnancy test visible in back pocket.
Black and white photo of a happy couple holding hands and walking along a waterfront promenade with mountains in the background.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing a romantic kiss outdoors with blurred trees in the background.