Lake Como Proposals,
Engagements & Elopements
The lake,
just for the two of you
A proposal at Villa del Balbianello, an engagement on a classic boat, an elopement with only the lake as your witness. We know Lake Como's villas, light and quiet corners by heart. Shorter sessions are photographed by our own Como team, briefed by us; for half a day, Vadim photographs you himself. Every session includes a plan for the place and the light, drone where permitted, a preview within 5 days and travel anywhere on the lake.
HIGHLIGHTS
Say yes on the lake.
The sessions
VILLA DELBALBIANELLOPROPOSAL · ANDY & DANIELAVIEW GALLERY
VILLA DELBALBIANELLOPROPOSAL · JAKE & VICTORIAVIEW GALLERY
LAKECOMOELOPEMENT · DEJAN & ANNAVIEW GALLERY
VILLA DELBALBIANELLOELOPEMENT · AMRA & ISMANVIEW GALLERY
ON THEWATERELOPEMENT · BOUNTHAVY & LINGLINGVIEW GALLERY
LAKECOMOELOPEMENT · JOHN & KARINAVIEW GALLERY
VILLAMELZIELOPEMENT · DAVID & LIZAVIEW GALLERY
VILLAOLMOELOPEMENT · JULIA & DAVIDVIEW GALLERY
VILLACIPRESSIELOPEMENT · JAKE & RACHELVIEW GALLERYLake Como places we know
Villa del Balbianello, Lenno
The lake's most photographed loggia, on the tip of the Lavedo peninsula, reached by boat or a garden path. Our favourite place for a proposal. See Andy & Daniela and Amra & Isman.
Bellagio & Villa Melzi
Stone lanes, the lakefront promenade and neoclassical gardens along the shore, quiet early in the morning. See David & Liza.
Varenna
Colourful houses, the lakeside walk and the gardens of Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi stepping down to the water. See Jake & Victoria and Jake & Rachel.
Tremezzo & Villa Carlotta
Botanical gardens and grand staircases facing Bellagio across the water, beautiful in spring.
Villa Olmo, Como
A neoclassical villa and park right on the water in Como, elegant and easy to reach. See Julia & David.
Menaggio & Lenno
Quiet lakefronts on the western shore and easy pick-up points for a private boat.
On the water
A private classic wooden or Riva-style boat with captain from Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio, Tremezzo or Lenno, and the lake from the drone. See Radman & Sabrina and Bounthavy & Lingling.
Your own place
Staying at a villa or a hotel on the lake? We plan the session around it and find the best light nearby. Tell us where you are staying.
“One plan, from your first message to the last image.”VADIM & IRINA
Lake Como weddings, by Vadim & Irina
Villa Balbiano, Villa Erba, Villa Cipressi and more: the whole weekend, photographed by the two of us together.
LAKE COMO WEDDINGS →Simple, from hello to gallery
01 · Tell us your idea
Your date, the moment you are planning and where you are staying.
02 · One plan
Places, timing and light, and one clear plan, within a day.
03 · Secure your date
A 50% retainer reserves your date, the balance is due 14 days before.
04 · Your images
A preview within 5 days, the full gallery within 3 weeks.
Questions,
answered
Anything else on your mind? Write to us, we reply within a day.
Who will photograph us?
Shorter sessions are photographed by a photographer from our Como team who works the way we do. Before the session we tell you who it will be and share their contact details. All communication, planning, the selection of your images and the editing stay with us. Half-day sessions are photographed by Vadim himself.
Can you help us plan a surprise proposal?
Yes. We choose a hidden spot, plan the timing and the light, arrange a boat and flowers if you like, and stay out of sight until the moment.
How long is a session?
From one hour for a proposal or a couple session to half a day with Vadim. A boat session is two hours, with one hour on a private boat. Tell us your idea and we will suggest what fits.
What if it rains?
Your date is reserved just for you, so the session goes ahead. Soft clouds over the lake often give the most atmospheric images, and we know a few covered spots nearby.
When will we receive our photos?
A first preview within 5 days, the full gallery within 3 weeks.
Can we add video?
Yes, we can add one of our trusted videographers.
Can we shoot inside the villas?
Yes. Villa entry fees and permits are not included; we help you book them.
Where does the boat pick us up?
In Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio, Tremezzo or Lenno. We arrange a private classic wooden boat with captain and prosecco on board, or a Riva-style boat if you prefer.
Planning a wedding with guests?
Then have a look at our Lake Como weddings, photographed by Vadim & Irina together.
Tell us your idea
Your date is with us.
We will check our calendar and reply personally within 24 hours from hello@vadimpastuh.com. If you don't see our e-mail, please look in your spam folder.
Vadim & Irina
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