Founder & photographer
Kate Belova
Every guide on this site is written or reviewed by Kate: a working portrait photographer who founded Photo Italy and personally vets every photographer on the platform.
Kate Belova is a professional portrait and lifestyle photographer with over 10 years of experience, based in Lisbon, Portugal. Known for her "soul portrait" style, Kate has a rare ability to make people feel completely at ease in front of the camera — revealing authentic emotions and genuine personality in every frame.
After years of shooting family and lifestyle sessions across Rome, Tuscany, and Portofino, Kate realized that tourists visiting Italy wanted beautiful photos but finding a trustworthy local photographer was surprisingly hard. She created Photo Italy to solve this — a curated marketplace where every photographer is personally vetted and every session delivers an exceptional experience.
Latest articles
How Much Does a Photoshoot on Lake Como Cost in 2026? Real Prices from €460
What a photographer on Lake Como costs in 2026: one hour from €460, two hours typically €750, how ferries and villa bookings shape a session, three sample budgets and where to stand in Varenna and Bellagio.
How Much Does a Photoshoot in Milan Cost in 2026? Real Prices from €460
What a photographer in Milan costs in 2026: one hour from €460, two hours typically €778 and better value per photo, three sample budgets and where to shoot, from the Duomo terraces to the Navigli at golden hour.
How Much Does a Photoshoot on the Amalfi Coast Cost in 2026? Prices from €450
What a photographer on the Amalfi Coast costs in 2026: one hour typically €450, two hours €780, why the typical package here is a day, three sample budgets and where to stand in Positano, Ravello and Atrani.
How Much Does a Photoshoot in Venice Cost in 2026? Real Prices from €450
What a photographer in Venice costs in 2026: one hour from €450, two hours typically €835, what boats and acqua alta change, three sample budgets and where to stand at 6:30 before the crowds.
How Much Does a Photoshoot in Florence Cost in 2026? Real Prices from €400
What a photographer in Florence costs in 2026: one hour typically €425, two hours €720, why the 90-minute package is the value line, three sample budgets and where the light is at which hour.
How Much Does a Photoshoot in Rome Cost in 2026? Real Prices from €345
What a photographer in Rome really costs in 2026: one hour from €345, two hours typically €750, the edited-photo count behind each price, three sample budgets and where to shoot at which hour.
