The Garden of Galatea · Villa Pessina · Zanegina Production
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The Garden of Galatea

A One-Day Renaissance-Inspired Wedding Editorial
at Villa Pessina, Lake Como

Created for photographers, filmmakers and wedding creatives, The Garden of Galatea is an immersive editorial experience where every scene is thoughtfully designed to help you build a refined, cohesive portfolio inspired by the timeless elegance of Lake Como.

Lake Como, Italy · 14 October 2026

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Renaissance Sculptural Florals Lake Como

Step Inside The Garden Of Galatea

Please note: The video below is provided to help you explore the atmosphere, architecture, and interiors of Villa Pessina, where The Garden of Galatea will take place. As it features one of our previous productions at the villa, it does not reflect the creative concept of this editorial. The Garden of Galatea will be created in a Renaissance-inspired aesthetic. To discover the project’s mood, creative direction, and visual references, please click the presentation button below.

Zanegina Production · Lake Como

CREATE THE KIND OF PORTFOLIO THAT ATTRACTS THE CLIENTS YOU WANT TO WORK WITH.

The Garden of Galatea is a one-day editorial experience created for photographers, filmmakers, and wedding creatives who want to build a refined destination wedding portfolio on Lake Como.

Inspired by Renaissance art and the timeless elegance of Villa Pessina, every scene has been thoughtfully designed to create a complete editorial story from historic interiors and sculptural floral installations to a private Lake Como boat editorial, refined bridal styling, and candlelit reception scenes.

Rather than photographing isolated moments, you will create a cohesive body of work with publication-worthy imagery for your portfolio, website, and social media-reflecting the level of weddings and clients you want to attract.

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THE GARDEN OF GALATEA MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU IF

ARE READY TO ELEVATE YOUR BUSINESS
  • You want to build a refined destination wedding portfolio that attracts the clients you want to work with.
  • You are looking for imagery with atmosphere, intentional styling, and a complete editorial story rather than isolated photographs.
  • You want to strengthen your portfolio, elevate your brand positioning, and create a client presentation that reflects the level of work you aspire to book.
  • You value an intimate, limited-participant experience where every scene is thoughtfully designed and every creative has the time and space to create.

THIS EXPERIENCE MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU IF

THIS MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU IF
  • You are looking for a large workshop with a high number of participants.
  • Your priority is creating as much content as possible in a short amount of time.
  • You prefer an unstructured shooting environment without artistic direction or carefully curated styling.
  • You are not interested in editorial storytelling, luxury weddings, or destination wedding work.
Villa Pessina Renaissance editorial mood

Mood & Visual Direction

DARK BURGUNDY, OLIVE, IVORY AND RENAISSANCE ROMANCE

Inspired by Renaissance painting and the timeless elegance of Villa Pessina, the visual direction of The Garden of Galatea is built around rich colour, sculptural florals, historic architecture, candlelit interiors, and refined bridal styling.

Every element has been carefully curated to create a cohesive editorial atmosphere—balancing depth, softness, and timeless sophistication while remaining unmistakably contemporary..

A visual world where Renaissance romance meets contemporary destination wedding editorial.
The Garden of Galatea editorial scene

Curated Editorial Scenes

WHAT TO EXPECT

The Garden Of Galatea is a fully organised experience where the concept, locations, styling and shooting scenes have been prepared in advance. You arrive ready to create while working within a carefully designed wedding story.

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    A THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED CONCEPT

    Every element of the project is part of the Garden Of Galatea concept. From the locations and details to the models and atmosphere of the day, everything is created as part of one cohesive vision

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    A COMPLETE WEDDING STORY

    Throughout the day, you will photograph key moments of a wedding celebration, including the couple, styling details, bridesmaids, groomsmen, a private boat experience, wedding reception styling and the atmosphere of a real celebration. The result is a complete wedding story rather than a collection of unrelated images.

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    CONTENT FOR YOUR BUSINESS

    The content you create can be used for your website, social media, client presentations, marketing materials and the promotion of your services. These are images that remain part of your professional portfolio long after the project is over..

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    COMPLETE INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING

    Before booking, you will receive detailed information about the schedule, participation terms, content usage guidelines and available payment options.

TThe main goal of this experience is to leave Lake Como with a complete destination wedding portfolio created in a single shooting day.

Editorial Atmosphere

THE ATMOSPHERE BEFORE YOU BOOK

Before booking, you can already see the visual direction of the experience. The colours, styling, atmosphere and details are carefully curated to reflect the Garden Of Galatea concept from beginning to end.

Production Team

THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FINAL STANDARD

The quality of any project begins with the people behind it. Dolce Vita is created by a team of professionals responsible for the concept, styling, visual direction and overall experience of the project.

Beauty Linka — MUAH

MAKEUP ARTIST

Beauty Linka

Makeup and hairstyling are created as part of the overall concept. Every detail is carefully considered to maintain a consistent visual aesthetic throughout the entire shooting day.

Yulia Zanegina — Creative Director

Founder & Creative Director

Yulia Zanegina

Founder and Creative Director of Zanegina Production. With more than 8 years of experience creating wedding and editorial projects across Italy and Europe, Yulia develops the concept and brings every element of the experience together into one cohesive story.

Daryna Huz — Lead Photographer

Lead Photographer

Daryna Huz

Wedding and editorial photographer whose work has been featured in Vogue, The Lane, WedVibes and other international publications. She is responsible for the visual outcome of the project and for creating imagery that reflects the standards of today’s luxury wedding market.

Editorial Value

PUBLISHED WORK. REAL RESULTS.

The experience lasts one day, but the work you create can continue supporting your business long after the project is over.

Many participants use the content created during Zanegina Production experiences in their portfolios, client presentations, marketing materials and editorial submissions. Some of these projects have later been featured in international wedding and editorial publications, including Vogue, Wezoree and other industry platforms.

The images shown below were created during Zanegina Production experiences and demonstrate how participants continue using this work long after the shooting day is over.

Published editorial proof
Published editorial proof
Published editorial proof
Published editorial proof
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Participation

WHO CAN ATTEND

Limited participation for selected wedding creatives.

Lead photographers & Wedding Creatives

  • Content Creator
  • Videographer
  • Wedding Planner
  • Event Planner
  • Florist
  • Event Designer

Logistics

The essential details for planning your day on Lake Como.

The editorial experience takes place at Villa Pessina on Lake Como. Key planning details are listed below for clarity before booking.

Closest Airport

Milan, Bergamo, Italy

Editorial Venue

Villa Pessina · Lake Como

Project Date

14 October 2026

Format

Renaissance Editorial Experience

Editorial Location

Villa Pessina · Lake Como

Villa Pessina is one of Lake Como’s hidden architectural gems, known for its eclectic early 20th-century architecture, iconic tower, and intimate lakeside atmosphere.

Located in the heart of Tremezzo, the villa offers panoramic lake views, elegant terraces, and refined spaces designed for elevated weddings, editorial productions, and luxury storytelling.

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Before You Book

Questions that should be answered before payment.

The Garden of Galatea is an original concept by Zanegina Production, inspired by Renaissance art and the timeless elegance of Villa Pessina, the atmosphere of the Italian Every detail has been carefully selected to form one complete and cohesive visual story..
We intentionally keep our groups small to ensure every participant has enough time to shoot. This workshop is limited to a maximum of 8–10 participants.
Yes. The day is structured to ensure every participant has the opportunity to create a diverse portfolio and work individually with the models.
You will have access to a private Lake Como villa, a boat shoot, an Aperol Party by the pool, a reception table overlooking Lake Como, and a variety of scenes created specifically for the Dolce Vita concept.
Yes. The concept includes the key elements of a wedding day, allowing you to create a complete destination wedding portfolio
Yes, absolutely. Additional models are an essential part of every Zanegina Production workshop, helping create the atmosphere of a real wedding day.
Yes. The day includes both couple scenes and individual sessions with the bride and groom.
TYes. If your goal is to work in the destination wedding industry, this workshop offers an excellent opportunity to build your portfolio. Every scene is designed to help you create wedding films and content that can be showcased to future clients.
The exact location is included in the project presentation. After booking, we provide all the information you need regarding travel, directions, accommodation, and local logistics.
Yes. Whether you’re building your first wedding portfolio or looking to refresh your existing work, this workshop is designed for photographers at different stages of their careers. Please contact our team before booking so we can confirm the current offer and provide the correct payment details.
Unless otherwise stated in the project description, participants are responsible for arranging their own flights and accommodation. We are happy to provide recommendations and guidance after booking.
The production team closely monitors weather conditions and activates a prepared contingency plan when necessary. This may include schedule adjustments, changes to scene sequences, or the use of alternative locations and setups planned within the project concept.
Yes. You are free to use the content you create for your portfolio, website, social media, and marketing purposes in accordance with the participation agreement. As the creator of your images, you retain full authorship of your work.
Yes. We offer flexible payment options, including installment plans through selected European payment providers.
Depending on your country of residence, PayPal, Klarna, Scalapay, and other installment payment providers may be available. Our team will help you choose the option that works best for you.
Yes. Selected projects may include special offers for two participants booking together. Please contact our team for current availability and conditions.
This experience is designed for photographers, videographers, and content creators who want to build or strengthen their destination wedding portfolio. It is suitable for both emerging creatives and experienced professional
No. Many participants join our workshops specifically to build a destination wedding portfolio and enter this market.

Still Have Questions?

If you still have questions, write to us and we will be happy to answer.

Tell us what is still unclear — the programme, travel, payment, content usage or whether Dolce Vita is the right fit for you.

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Investment & Availability

Confirm your place for The Garden Of Galatea.

The presentation includes the participation fee, deposit, payment schedule, programme, inclusions, image rights, travel notes and booking conditions, so every practical detail is clear before payment.

Before Payment

Participation fee, deposit, balance date and cancellation conditions.

Content Value

Clear guidance on portfolio, website, social media, film and presentation use.

Limited Format

A small group with considered access to every stage of the production.
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Participation is limited, and places are confirmed once payment is received.

Need to clarify something first?

Contact the team with any questions about travel, payment, experience level, image usage or the format of the day. We will reply with the information you need before you make a decision.

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