Monza Family Photography / The Beauvillard Burman Family

Families, Keepsake Sessions

October 14, 2020

In the early days of Summer, the Beauvillard Burman family decided to spend a day exploring Monza, a small city just north of Milan, and booked in a Monza Family Photography session for that afternoon. It was truly lovely taking these Relaxed Family Portraits for them while we explored Monza’s famous park.

MONZA FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY: RELAXED FAMILY PORTRAITS

Visiting Monza

If you don’t know what or where Monza is, I don’t blame you! This small city, located about 10 minutes by train from Milan’s Central station is mostly residential, and its residents pride themselves on being separate from Milan (oh Italy!). That said, if you’re planning to visit Milan, Monza is definitely worth a day trip, especially during the warmer months.

Monza is home to a delightful city centre, or downtown area, filled with lovely boutiques and beautiful Italian laneways. Plus, just a 15-minute walk from the train station, you’ll find a seemingly endless park – seemingly endless because it’s Europe’s largest walled park! – that makes for an easy weekend walk or the perfect picnic spot. Come for a lazy lunch and some boutique shopping, and stay for the lush greenery.

Parco di Monza

The wonderful thing about living and visiting Italy is that everywhere you visit seems to have an interesting history. The Parco di Monza, for example, was commissioned by Napoleon’s nephew who’d taken up residence in Monza’s Royal Palace, Villa Reale. Villa Reale, however, was constructed under Austrian rule, by a monarch who wanted her son to have a nice home (really truly). Now, instead of hosting royal hunting expeditions, the park is filled with groups of friends playing soccer, locals going for lazy weekend walks, and is even home to Italy’s premier Formula 1 Racetrack, which hosts the Grand Prix every September.

Relaxed Family Portraits

The Parco di Monza also happens to be the perfect spot for some Relaxed Family Portraits. The Beauvillard Burmans are an international family living in Milan, and they wanted to come out to Monza for a day – an excuse to explore a new place and escape the city. We met late in the afternoon, in the early days of June when the feeling of the sun on your skin still seems like a luxury, and everyone wants to be outside. We met just behind Villa Reale, and took photos as we explored the park together.

Monza Family Photography

The park really is the perfect spot for a Monza Family Photography session, and it was especially special for the Beauvillard Burmans as Nick’s Mum was able to join them after the long months of lockdown. Their beautiful 9-month old, Sophia, was full of smiles and we were able to take some lovely, relaxed family portraits of the four of them while we ambled through the park.

Monza Family Photography of a Dad holding his baby girl in front of Villa Reale. Side-by-side Relaxed Family Portraits of a Mum holding her baby and laughing, taken at the Parco di Monza. Monza Family Photography of a Mum holding her baby in her arms while both laugh. Side-by-side portrait oriented images of a Mum, who's wearing a pink dress, holding her baby girl and laughing at the Parco di Monza in Italy. Black & white Monza Family Photography of a Mum holding her baby girl, both of them laughing. Monza Family Photography of a baby girl and her Nonna at the Parco di Monza. A relaxed family portrait of a Nonna holding her granddaughter at the Parco di Monza in June. Black & white relaxed family photography of young parents holding their baby daughter between them, both of them looking at her. Monza Family Photography of a Dad holding her baby daughter and 'flying her' up and down to make her laugh. A relaxed family portrait of a Dad holding his baby girl out in front of him while she giggles. There are green trees in the background. Two side-by-side photos from a Monza Family Photography session. Left: Mum holds her baby girl while walking and smiling. Right: Dad holds his baby girl while she giggles. Relaxed family portrait taken in a Park in Northern Italy of a little girl standing as her parents hold her up. Side-by-side images from a Monza Family Photography session of a Dad sitting in the grass, holding his baby girl who's learning to walk. Relaxed Family Portrait of a Mum holding her baby girl's hands, as the baby stands and looks up at her Mum. Relaxed Monza Family Photography of a family playing in the park together in a large grass field at the Parco di Monza. Monza Family Photography of a toddler sitting in the grass at the Parco di Monza, looking at the camera and laughing. Relaxed Family Portraits of a little girl playing with a daisy at a park. Close-Up Monza Family Photography of a Mum holding her baby girl and looking at her as they stand in the park. Side-by-side candid family portraits. Left: A Mum kisses her baby girl's cheek surrounded by trees at the Parco di Monza. Right: A Black and white portrait of Mum laughing while her baby reaches for a leaf. Relaxed Family Portraits of a family - Mum, Dad, Nonna and baby - standing together in the Parco di Monza. Monza Family Photography of a Dad holding his baby girl and looking down at her while she smiles.

If you live in Monza, or you’re planning a day trip to Monza, why not book in a Monza Family Photography session? It’s a wonderful way to explore the city and document some beautiful memories together. To learn more about my Family Portrait sessions, click here. Or to book it in, Contact Me via this link!

Have you visited Monza? Or do you just love these Relaxed Family Portraits? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!

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