How-to Get Frame Worthy Pics on Vacation

Leave your selfie stick + tripods at home and let the locals teach you a thing or two.

Like many honeymooners we wanted documented proof of our pure wedded bliss while in Italy AKA we wanted some really good pics to frame when we got home. Instead of trusting our selfie skills I Googled Flytographer. I had heard about the photography service before and can now happily say it’s one of my best decisions.

Not only did we get these gorgeous shots, but we also met Marta Buso who is simply fantastica! Marta is born and raised in Venice and it shows. I find that Venice is one of the easiest cities to get lost in, which is half of its charm. However, Marta knows where every single cobblestone street corner leads to and which canals have the most picturesque homes.

This 2hr photoshoot ended up feeling like a private tour of Venice with Marta just acting as our bff who happened to capture our good sides. She took us to both the most popular spots in the City of Canals and the most secluded.  We went first thing in the morning before most people were awake and it was as if we had this normally somewhat overcrowded city all to ourselves. There was something so magical about that…

Photo by Marta Buso Photography

Marta pointed out all her favorite restaurants as we passed them and warned us when to hold our breath passing the fish market. (take the advice, trust me) She knew which gondola to take to ensure it was not only worth the money, but also one of the more romantic things we’ve ever done. When she didn’t know what to say Marta simply said, “allora” which quickly became my new favorite word. She explained it has no real translation, other than“so” or “so then.” There was just something I loved about her desire to keep the conversation going. She spoke about her city, her family, and her photography with such passion it was impossible not to leave inspired. I would pay for the experience all over again, even without the photos. (*12/10 recommend)

xx,

rachel

South Florida based travel blogger creating a diary of how-to’s for 12/10 recs.

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