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Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski

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Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski

I had dreamed of attending the Vienna Opera Ball this year, but I never dared to entertain the thought that it might become a reality. So, when I received the invitation from Swarovski, I had to pinch myself to believe it was true. I even checked my phone twice just to make sure my wish had actually come true.

Best Vienna lifestyle blog
Best Vienna lifestyle blog
 

Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski

Not only was I happy for me to attend the Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski, but I was also happy for my Instagram friends and readers. I knew that they would love to see my photos from the the Opera Ball on my social media channels. How do I know this? I have this impression from back in 2016 when I attended the Vienna Opera Ball for the very first time.

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Vienna Opera Ball: The most famous ball in Vienna

This blog post could be segmented into two distinct sections from a photography perspective.

The initial segment showcases images captured at The Guesthouse Hotel, where I underwent professional makeup and hairstyling by a skilled team of artists.

The subsequent portion features two photographs from the gala dinner, held at the prestigious Sacher Hotel. The post concludes with images taken during the official final rehearsal at the Opera House, a day before the ball.

Dolce & Gabbana evening outfit

Dolce & Gabbana bag

As you can tell from the photos, I love product photography. When I have beautiful products in front of me, I feel the need to photograph them. I can spend hours doing so, playing with the light and with different compositions. In this case, my beautiful products were my jewelry pieces from Swarovski and the cutest little bag from Dolce & Gabbana. I chose to wear them for this special night.

photos at The Guesthouse Hotel in Vienna
photos at The Guesthouse Hotel in Vienna
 

Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski

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If you happen to attend the Vienna Opera Ball and you’re interested in booking me as your photographer ,please have a look at my portfolio, if you’d like to know more about my photography work.

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Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski

Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski

It was quite challenging to cover photographically all those amazing happenings that occured one after the other: the rehearsal on Wednesday, the preparation before the ball, the gala dinner, the Opera Ball on Thursday 8th of February.

Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski

But believe me, if I have the chance again, I would do the same thing all over. It made me feel alive, honored, and blessed to have been given this opportunity to attend the Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski, and to have been chosen by the Dolce & Gabbana family in Milano to wear this dreamy evening gown. Grazie tante! 

Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski

Each detail was so perfectly organized by the people involved. Everything from the correspondence I had with the person who was behind the entire organization, to the fitting at the Dolce & Gabbana boutique in the first district, to taking photos with the girls on the red carpet, to the moment I was dancing Quadrille together with Michaela from Elastyle.  

Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski

I was very lucky to have advance access to the Opera House, in order to take my photos before they let people in!

Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski

Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski
Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski
 

Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski

The funniest thing about that night was when I discovered the disco room in the basement of the opera! I’ve been to the Vienna Opera House many times before. I didn’t know that a room in the basement could ever be transformed into such a fun disco dance hall.

There is always something new to discover in Vienna

Vienna Opera Ball with Swarovski

Nothing but A BIG THANK YOU to the SWAROVSKI famliy for having me as one of their guests!

Jewelry: Swarovski

Outfit: Dolce&Gabbana

Locations: The Guesthouse Hotel, Hotel Sacher, Vienna State Opera 

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My trip to Malta, Gozo, and Comino

Malta Gozo Comino
Malta Gozo Comino
 

Malta Gozo Comino

Before this year’s travel adventures start again, I would like to share a few photos and infos from my trip to Malta, Gozo, and Comino. This took place last November.

I have always wanted to visit Malta as far back as I could remember. So when the opportunity came, not only was I happy to finally tick this destination off from my bucket list, but I was happy to exchange the cold temperatures in Vienna for the 20 degrees in Malta. In other words, you can say this switch immediately uplifted my mood!

Malta Gozo Comino

My trip to Malta, Gozo, and Comino

Upon arrival at Malta, a cab brought me to a beautiful boutique hotel called La Falconeria, I had a double room with a traditional Maltese balcony and views to the rooftops of Valletta.

It was midnight when I arrived, so I had no other choice other than to go to bed immediately. But before doing that, I took a quick glance out of the window in an effort to soak in where I was. I saw long narrow streets, elegant tall buildings, and picture perfect wooden balconies everywhere.

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The Viennese Girl travel blog from Vienna
 

Unforgettable Adventures with Mr. Vince: Exploring Malta, Gozo, and Comino

During the first two days, Mr. Vince Debono and I explored Malta Gozo CominoMr. Vince Debono was not only an amazingly knowledgeable travel guide, but he was also a talented photographer.

I would need hours of writing in order to do justice to all the amazing places that Mr. Vince showed me. And I am pretty sure I would still leave out some valuable info. So it’s best that you check  visitmalta.com and visitgozo.com before you start organizing your trip to Malta Gozo Comino. 

Malta Gozo Comino

Favourite activities in Malta, Gozo, and Comino

  • The boat ride from Valletta to the Three cities in a typical Maltese gondola shaped boat, called “dghajsa”. That was so much fun!
  • Walking around Mdina, also known as “The Silent City”.
  • The views of Malta’s Grand Harbour from the Upper Barraka Gardens.
  • Valletta’s old narrow streets
  • Lunch at the rooftop terrace of Ta’ Rikkardu, in the historic old Citadel in Victoria.
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Hotel in Valletta: La Falconeria

Hotel in Saint Julian’s: InterContinental Malta

Regarding the accommodation, I spent the first two nights in a boutique hotel in the heart of Valletta. After that, I changed location and moved to St. Julian’s, where I spent three nights in one of the highline suites at InterContinental Malta.  For me, as a traveller to Malta, it was interesting to see those two different faces of Malta. Valletta was a huge open air museum recognized by UNESCO for its historical and cultural value, while St. Julian’s was in a more modern part of the island and offered nightlife and entertainment.

Malta Gozo Comino

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Additionally, if you happen to visit Vienna and you’re interested in booking me as your photographer in Vienna, you can find more info here. Please have a look at my portfolio, if you’d like to know more about my photography work.

Malta Gozo Comino

The trip to Malta ended the best way it could, with a dinner at the Paranga restaurant with a very good company. I savored great local fish and had a glass of wine!

A special thanks to Ryanair and Malta Tourism Authority for organizing this individual press trip for me, and for giving me the opportunity to travel to Malta Gozo Comino.  If you are also planning to visit Malta, definitely check out the flights from Ryanair here and the Malta Airport lounge!

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