Dan and I planned our honeymoon to be in the Dolomites & Sicily, and the most convenient way to do so was a flight through Venice. This city had never been at the top of our bucket list, but to make the most of it, we stayed a few nights! A friend of my mom’s recommended staying in the Jewish Quarter, Cannaregio, as it would feel a bit less touristy than the rest of the area.

Little did we know we’d fall completely in love with the place - its earthy and historical tones, its endless secret alleyways. Layers of stucco peeled off buildings like chapters of a book. Every doorway shared a story…every clothesline, a personality…every scent, a memory. I’ve always preferred landscape and portrait photography, but this area opened my eyes to the magic of documenting a city.

After dinner one night, we strolled through the streets taking photos together and it was such a memorable experience. So many gritty and authentic moments took my breath away…a captivating contrast to the mountain towns up North.

Stay tuned for 3 more blog posts on the Dolomites, Palermo, and Burano!