Photographic services and
wedding proposals
A unique and versatile location for unforgettable shoots
MANDATORY RESERVATION
Photographic services and
Villa Monastero, with its splendid garden overlooking the lake, is the perfect setting for impressive photoshoots. The versatility of the setting allows for unique shoots that make the most of the brand’s characteristics. Over the years, the location has been chosen as a photographic set by internationally renowned fashion and tourism magazines.
Photographic services and wedding proposals
In the botanical Garden of Villa Monastero it is possible to make photo shootings for private use on special occasions such as weddings, wedding anniversaries, birthdays, wonderful travel memories, etc.
Booking is required for photo shootings the reservation must be received at least 14 days before the photo shoot.
Villa Monastero does not provide a photographer.
An entrance ticket does not have to be purchased for the photo shoot, as a fee is charged. The fee allows entry for two people and the photographers. Additional guests will have to purchase the entrance tickets for the garden.
Utilizzo di droni
If the filming, or photographs, are carried out by drones, the applicant must comply with the requirements and recommendations of the Personal Data Protection Authority and the ENAC Regulations (Italian Civil Aviation Authority regulations).
The use of drones must be authorized by the Province of Lecco. The drone pilot must send the self-certification to the Province of Lecco in which he declares that he complies with the European Regulation and the relevant ENAC indications; if the drone weighs more than or equal to 250 gr, the drone operator must demonstrate that he is in possession of the appropriate licence.
The self-certification must provide the following information and must be signed by the drone pilot:
- registration statement by the Italian Authority on www.d-flight.it
- insurance policy compliant to the ENAC indications
- to respect the privacy of others during the shooting.
For information and reservations please write to villa.monastero@provincia.lecco.it
Rates for use of spaces for the photo shoot or engagement proposal:
Photo shoot in the garden without exclusivity (without exclusivity: other visitors, conference participants or visiting groups will be present in the garden during the photo shoot): hourly rate €300.00 including VAT. A non-refundable advance payment is required.
The photo shoot can be carried out in all areas of the garden open to the public (therefore also in the Loggia or in the Neoclassical Temple but not on the Glorietta Terrace as it is not open to the public).
- Use of the Loggia exclusively for the photo shoot: hourly rate €1,000.00 including VAT
- Use of the Tempietto neoclassico exclusively for the photo shoot: hourly rate €1,000.00 including VAT
- Use of the Glorietta Terrazzo exclusively for the photo shoot: hourly rate €1,300.00 including VAT
- For photo shoots/proposals outside public opening hours, an additional fee of €300.00 per hour (VAT included) will be applied for each hour of use
- Local use for changing clothes/make up: rate €100.00 including VAT for each hour of use.
It is possible to combine the different rates in different ways:
- e.g. 2-hour photo shoot: 1 hour service in the garden 300 euros + 1 hour use of the Loggia (or neoclassical temple) 1,000 euros = TOT. 1,300 euros
- e.g. 2-hour photo shoot: 1 hour service in the garden 300 euros + 1 hour use of the Glorietta terrace 1,300 euros + 1 hour use of the premises change of clothes euro 100.00 = TOT. 1,700 euros
If you book an exclusive space it is still possible to take photographs in the other areas of the garden open to the public within the booked time slot.
Decorations, floral arrangements, music are not allowed.
For photo shoots/proposals, booking is always mandatory:
Please be punctual and respect your scheduled appointment, out of consideration for subsequent bookings. In case of delay, we cannot guarantee the full duration of your reserved time.
Reservations are always required for ceremonies. To request a reservation for ceremonies with up to 30 participants, click “booking online”.
To request a reservation for a symbolic ceremony with more than 30 participants, please send an email to: villa.monastero@provincia.lecco.it
Symbolic ceremonies with more than 30 participants cannot currently be booked online.
Commercial photography services
Reservations are always required for commercial photography services, (the reservation must be made at least 20 days prior to the scheduled date). To request a reservation, click on “booking online”.
