Over the next few minutes you will hopefully learn at least a little something about where to buy cameras and take photos in Venice. You will also read about everything we could think to include on the topic at hand.
We will start this off by listing some of the best local photographers for when you need wedding pictures, graduation pictures, or want to capture memories at any special events. After that where to go for photo printing whether you want to print something off your phone, get a passport photo, need digital marketing materials, or whatever will be discussed, and they will be followed up by photography studios.
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You can always try to “develop your skills” by taking lessons at the best photography classes in your area, sorry, we really tried to hold that corny joke back but couldn’t. Even if there aren’t many left these days the best places to buy cameras and repair shops near you will also be discussed. You can expect them to also sell new lenses, cleaning supplies, covers, stands, and more equipment and accessories.
After all of that is out of the way it will finally be time to get you out of here with a list of places to take beautiful pictures, plus where you can buy some loosely related items like camera phones or security cameras. Some of the places we mention could definitely be in multiple lists but we will do our best to put the right shops in the right lists and let you know when a place can handle multiple needs.
You can also expect to find a local map at the end of the post to help you figure out where all the Venice camera and photo places we list are located. This region of the world is one that we have written many other guides for in the past for those that are interested.
Local Photographers
There is no better way to commemorate a wedding, graduation, or other special event then to have a great photographer near you capture the scene:
- Wedding Photographer Italy
- Cb Photographer
- Stefano Cassaro Photography
- Camilla M
- Alina Indi- Wedding & Vacation Photographer
- Venice Wedding Photographer
- Luca Fazzolari Photographer
- Laure Jacquemin
Samantha Smilovic is a collector of joyful private moments and a local natural light photographer that specializes in shooting real-life candid situations. When you hire Luca Fazzolari to take stunning pictures for you he will pre-arrange a place that is romantic enough and easily accessible to you at a time when the light is good.
Photo Printing
To print the selfies off your phone or get any kind of a photo printed visit:
- E Copie Da Toni at C. Giazzo, 5645
- Grafiche Ellemme Venezia at Campo S.Maria Mater Domini, , 2173
Each of the above is a good option for photo printing near you. They should be able to provide color or black and white pictures and they can probably put them on just about anything you want.
Whether you need developing and printing for passport photos, brochures, pamphlets, books, wall graphics, posters, digital prints, real estate advertisements, other marketing materials, or just about anything they can probably handle it. They should also be able to assist with scanning, restorations, enlargements, processing, digital repairs, and more.
If you have any specific photo printing needs we suggest you look through those links and find a place that offers exactly what you want.
Studios For Rent
You can try to rent photography studio space at:
- Ugo Carmeni Studio at Isola della Giudecca 604/m
- Ar33 Studio at Sede Legale: S. Marco, 1757
- Photohouse at Viale S. Marco, 76/A
Ugo Carmeni Studio is a space of creativity, research, and discovery that creates professional photographs and cultural activities. It is also a center that connects professionals, amateurs, and the curious who can enjoy the wide range of services offered by the studio.
Photography Classes
Here is a list of photography schools and people who give private lessons on how to take beautiful pictures in your area:
- Venice Photo Workshop at Fondamenta Lorenzo Radi
- Scuola Di Monotipo Veneziano at Fondamenta S Anna
The local classes at Photohouse provide a six-month flexible course that you may do at your own speed. Six worksheets are included to keep you encouraged and inspired to be creative.
Camera Stores & Repair Shops In Venice
A decade ago this list would have been a lot longer but you can still buy cameras in Venice or get them repaired at:
- Marco Missiaja Venezia at Calle Fuseri, 4367
- Photo Market at Via Giustizia, 23 Angolo, Via Cesare Cecchini
Marco Missiaja Venezia offers a display of Sony, Canon, and Gopro deals. At Photo Market shop you can buy new cameras and lenses in your area and also get a comprehensive and expert 360-degree guidance that will help you make a difference.
Best Places For Selfies
Some of the best local places to take selfies would be:
- Rialto Bridge
- Doge’s Palace
- St Mark’s Campanile
- Venetian Arsenal
- Ponte dell’Accademia
The Puente de Rialto is a stone arch bridge that spans the Grand Canal. The Puente de Rialto was built in the last years of the sixteenth century and is the oldest bridge that spans the canal and is regarded as a Renaissance architectural and engineering marvel making for one of the best places to take selfies near you.
The Doge’s Palace is a Gothic masterpiece built in a magnificent layering of structural and decorative components. San Marcos’ bell tower is a massive square structure that stands 99 meters tall and is topped with a spire that was formerly a ship’s lighthouse.
The Venice Arsenal is one of the most fascinating places for the sustainable development of the entire metropolitan region with its 48 hectares of land located at the eastern end of the Old City in the heart of the lagoon system that encompasses the islands and the shore. It is endowed with enormous areas to take beautiful pictures in your area of architectural and landscape quality as well as the attractiveness of a functional organization interwoven between land and water.
The Accademia Bridge along with the Rialto Bridge, the Barefoot Bridge, and the Constitution Bridge is one of only four bridges that cross the Grand Canal in Venice. The first bridge was built of iron and opened on November 20, 1854.
Where To Buy Camera Phones
These days the cameras on the newest phones can be great and if you want to buy a new one head to:
- Planet Internet Wind at Rio Terà S. Leonardo, 1519
- Vodafone Store at Sestiere San Polo 408
- I Queen Store at Campo Santa Margherita 3682/3
- Negozio Wind Tre at Ruga dei Oresi, 73
- Tim at Via Pietro Arduino, 20
- Wind Store at Via Piave, 53
Whether you are searching for the highest megapixel camera phones with bluetooth or just need budget quality pictures the above stores will have what you need.
Security Cameras
You can either buy security cameras near you or have your home or business looked over by contacting:
- San Marco Elettronica at Via Andrea Costa
- Sicurtec Brescia at Via Venier
Some of those will be good stores to buy security cameras in your area while others will take the next step and monitor what is going on. You are all welcome to read our posts on:
- Where To Take Pictures in Florence
- Where To Take Pictures in Milan
- Where To Take Pictures in Rome
- Where To Take Pictures in Vienna
Enjoy Taking Photos With Your New Camera
We hope that we did a decent job of covering the camera and photo scene near you. Whether you were hoping to learn about where to buy cameras, get them repaired, photographers for hire, printing, studios, classes, places to take selfies, camera phones or security you read about it all.
If you read all the way to the end you might just know a little something about this local scene yourself. If that is the case please use the comments to tell us if we got anything wrong or to share your own tips.
Either way we hope you enjoy buying cameras and taking photos in Venice.