Iconic Locations and Top Tips for Photographing Venice, Venice, Italy

On a misty November morning, I wander through the alleyways and over the canals of Venice, camera in hand. In any other city, I’d be mortified with the weather, longing for blue skies and sunshine, but Venice is still stunningly beautiful on a grey, foggy day. I’d even go so far as to say it rather suits it, intensifying its air of mystery. I feel as if I’m on a secret island hidden in the mists. A place that, should I leave it, I may never find again.

Down by the waterfront, the city’s famous gondolas bop up and down and, as the fog clears across the water, the beautiful church of San Giorgio Maggiore reappears.

I thoroughly enjoyed photographing Venice despite, or perhaps because of the weather, and I’d like to share my top tips for getting the most out of your Venice photography trip. But first here’s a roundup of all my favourite photography hotspots in Venice.

Ponte dell’Accademia is the spot for one of most iconic shots of Venice, looking east towards the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).