Pre Wedding of Manoela and Gabriel, from Brazil
Soon it will be Manoela and Gabriel's wedding day, a young couple from Brazil living in Italy. This week we had the opportunity to record this beautiful pre-wedding session in Venice.
Venice for fun!
It's no secret that Venice has carried a magical atmosphere for centuries. The scenic is part of Venetian culture, with Carnival, the masks and the most famous Film Festival in Italy.
It was in this fun atmosphere that I met Sherry. She came from Phoenix, USA, where she lives, to get to know Italy and wanted to record this moment with a photo shoot in Venice.
She was travelling alone. It is always an honor to collaborate with someone to portray their image in a city far from their home country.
It rained a little that day, but we did a beautiful and fun photo shoot.
Yesterday the New York-Venice route was resumed with Delta Airlines. We hope it will be the return of those dear American travellers.
Milan is fashion
A fashion photo shoot for an NYC blogger on Instagram
Among the largest and best-known cities in Italy, each has its own peculiarities. If Rome, Florence and Venice preserve an atmosphere that harks back centuries of history, Milan has a touch of modernity. The business centre is also one of the world's leading cities for fashion.
Near the Cathedral of Milan is the Fashion Quad, a set of streets that concentrate the most famous brands in Italy and the world.
On a cloudy day I met the New Yorker Jenn Notaro, for a photo session whose photos would illustrate the launch of her fashion blog on Instagram.
Honeymoon photo shoot in Venice
Honeymoon 1 hour shooting in Venice
With a consistent reduction in cases of covid-19 across the country, Italy is once again re-establishing tourism by allowing travellers from some countries, including the United States, Canada and Australia. The most popular destinations remain Venice, Florence and Rome, with the Veneto Capital seemingly the favourite for honeymooners.
Alyssa and Lucian came from California to spend their honeymoon in Venice, and we had the pleasure to photograph them. They chose the 1 hour photo package, which is enough to cover most of the major sights of this beautiful city. When we schedule the photo shooting I try to identify with the clients the kind of photos they are looking for, if they are more fun or romantic, posed or spontaneous, and so the travel photographer in Venice can define the best route and times to suggest and make the experience as pleasant as possible without giving up a beautiful photo gallery to remember the dream trip.
Surprise Proposal shootings are back!
Surprise photographer for proposal in Italy
We are getting requests for surprise proposal photos again. This kind of photo is always a challenge because it is, in fact, a surprise and we need to be close without giving the impression that we are photographers. To be present in front of these kind reactions is a great gift for our work.
I can't remember exactly when was the first time I photographed a surprise marriage proposal. But I remember that as soon as I received the request, I loved the idea and days before the photos I was already anxious. I was a Secret Photographer for Proposal.
It was an idea that came naturally, to suggest being close to the scene as a tourist (and not as a photographer). Thus, the couple would position themselves in the place that I had previously indicated and the groom would ask me to take a picture of them with his phone.
I would readily accept and ask them to take a photo looking at each other. That was the "key" for the groom to get down on one knee and propose.
Over the years there have been more challenging situations than others, but the result is always surprising, and fortunately until today all requests have been accepted! :0)
If you are thinking of making a surprise proposal in any city in Italy or Europe in general we are at your disposal to discuss the details and choose the best scenarios with you and keep the occasion a surprise until the moment of unveiling.
Italy about to liberate wedding receptions
On the ministers' agenda a date for the wedding and tourism sectors
"Many future spouses and wedding operators have written to me and I reassure them: the government is working on it and based on the trend of contagions we will soon give a date for the resumption because weddings must be planned in time. And the same goes for sport. Already in the week there will be meetings with the CTS (Technical Scientific Committee) to give dates to these areas”.
Thus the Minister for Regional Affairs and Autonomies, Mariastella Gelmini, to 'Domenica in' on Rai 1 TV Channel.
Minister of Tourism: curfew reviewed soon
Tour operators rejoice at the words of the Prime Minister, to which must be added the reassurances of Minister of Tourism Massimo Garavaglia on the green pass ("I have asked EU Commissioner Thierry Breton to extend the European pass to third countries"), on the curfew ("I am reasonably confident that the measure in the short term can be favorably reviewed") and on vaccines ("once the fragile population has been vaccinated, it may be appropriate to make assessments also for tourism operators").
From: Ansa and Quotidiano Nazionale
L'importanza della fotografia e del marketing immobiliare
Una buona strategia di fotografia e marketing è un pezzo molto importante del ruolo immobiliare
Una buona strategia di fotografia e marketing è un pezzo molto importante del ruolo immobiliare. La maggior parte degli acquirenti cerca su Internet, e avere foto / video eccellenti è il modo migliore per mostrare la tua casa o il tuo appartamento e generare interesse.
Con i prezzi degli immobili in vendita nelle principali città italiane relativamente alti, come Milano, Firenze, Roma e Venezia, è opportuno che venditori e agenti utilizzino un fotografo immobiliare professionista e una strategia di marketing ben ponderata e pianificata. Gli agenti generalmente considerano le spese fotografiche solo una parte dei molti costi di marketing associati alla vendita o affitto di proprietà.
La prima foto che gli acquirenti vedono sulla vetrina dovrebbe essere una fantastica immagine esterna o uno splendido scatto interno che attirerà la loro attenzione.
Catturare la cucina ristrutturata o l'elegante pietra intorno al camino attirerà un acquirente a cercare maggiori informazioni sulla tua proprietà. È altrettanto importante scattare foto al momento giusto in modo da non creare ombre sulla stanza o altri difetti.
I migliori fotografi sono sempre disposti ad accogliere gli agenti e i loro venditori e fare la fotografia al momento ottimale per ogni proprietà
È importante che le proprietà vengano fotografate, sia ripresa di interno o esterno, ogni stagione. Se una casa ha foto scattate in inverno con la neve a terra e vedi ancora quelle foto invernali nella lista della proprietà in estate, non è una buona impressione sui potenziali acquirenti che la proprietà non sia desiderabile o sia stata sul mercato troppo lungo.
Ogni proprietà ha una storia da raccontare che è il componente chiave della sua presenza online. Quando assumi un agente, assicurati di assumere professionisti che fanno molto di più che scattare foto verticali su iPhone a casa tua. Gli agenti dovrebbero collaborare con professionisti del marketing e fotografi per posizionare la tua casa per ottenere la massima esposizione, venduta al massimo valore, nel minor tempo possibile.
A lovely surprise from US
I had dealt with the photo shooting with a client named Michelle. It was a family shooting through the streets of Florence. Then on the day of the photos she sent me a message saying there would be a surprise proposal from her son, Patton, for his girlfriend. It was a lovely surprise that I am pleased to present to you.
Caroline hen party
Caroline and friends, a hen party in Rome
12 Parisian friends in Rome to celebrate Caroline's hen party. A Rome different from the main touristic itineraries, walking through the streets of the Trastevere district and Jewish Ghetto.
Best places to photograph in Florence
My selection of places to photograph in Florence in Vacation Portraits, Surprise Proposal and Honeymonn sessions
When we think of a destination in Italy, Florence can not be left out. The capital of Tuscany could be simply recognized for its cultural richness associated with the Renaissance. But it is much more than that. Most attractions are nearby and the city is flat, being possible to do everything on foot. A little out of this rule is the Piazzale Michelangelo, a must see to appreciate the city from above. Even so, with a bit of disposition it is possible to walk up the hill leading there, or use some public means or taxi. The other points are all at the Arno River level.
I do not like to think about fixed routes. I prefer to have the points that I must see and follow a more dynamic, free path, according to the flow that the movement of the city offers.
What I usually do in the Photo Sessions and Surprise Pproposals is to ask if customers prefer the monuments closest to the Duomo to Ponte Vecchio or start from the top, and go to river, always with views that have the Ponte Vecchio as background.
Thinking in terms of Tourist Photography we will not delve into the significance of each monument. Each person has different criteria to define what is most important and can not miss in his collection of images in each city. Michelangelo's David, at the Galleria dell'Accademia, is one of my favorite monuments in Florence. But it is not an issue addressed as it is an enclosed museum. Although it is possible to photograph inside, I can not imagine how to compose portraits with clients.
This is a selection of mine, probably very similar to many others offered by route suggestions in Florence, but which I assembled from photographic work with clients and walks around the city at different times and seasons of the year. Let's go to them!
Duomo, Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore
An american couple at the Florence Duomo
Due the great proportions of the Cathedral, we can create innumerable positions next to it. The three colors of marble, the large entrance door, the dome of Bruneleschi allow us to produce a wide range of images. For those who make a point of capturing the piazza del Duomo without tourists it is necessary to arrive very early, like 6am in the morning.
Santa Croce Basilica
Silvia and Eduardo, from Brazil, at Santa Croce square
Besides being a beautiful church, it is an excellent option for those who want to avoid large crowds and get angles more remote with the whole church in the background, because there is a large piazza in front of. It is worth to follow the events of the city because the space is used for local fairs and is the stage for the famous and contested "Calcio Storico Fiorentino".
San Miniato al Monte
It is also a beautiful marble façade. Getting there can be a bit tiring for walkers. You need to climb the hill that leads to Piazzale Michelangelo, walk a little further to the right and still climb the entire staircase of the basilica. All the effort is rewarded by the view, more "clean" and higher than the one we have at Piazzale. It is the preferred point of the clients for the Surprise Proposal sessions.
The view from San Miniato al Monte
Ponte Vecchio
One of the classic postcards of Florence, can be pictured with walks along the bridge, capturing a small piece of Bruneleschi dome in the background, and is also great for photos with the river. Leaving a little of the bridge and walking the side streets we can explore angles with the bridge in the background, one of my favorite photos.
Sunset at Ponte Vecchio
Ponte alle Grazie
Outside of the traditional tourist circuits, it allows views of the river and centralizing the Ponte Vecchio in the background. If you're lucky, depending on the cloud formations, it's great to insert more "sky" into the photos, especially at sunrise and sunset.
Ponte alle Grazie view
Santa Trinita Bridge
Worth the same mention in Ponte alle Grazie, but on the opposite side of the Ponte Vecchio.
Piazzale Michelangelo
The most traditional point to see the city from above is also the most crowded. If you just want to have a top view and do not care about the crowd this is a great option. And since it's not all photography, after a few clicks, if you have time to contemplate the sunset, it's really fantastic!
Piazzale Michelangelo
Piazza della Signoria
Maybe it's the best "open air museum" that you will have the opportunity to visit. The large statues are an invitation to mount portraits of the most varied points of view. As it is one of the most touristic places in the city, here creativity must speak louder. One tip I would give is to photograph in half body, from the bottom up.
Piazza della Signoria
Galleria degli Uffizi
The central space, a kind of "patio" formed by the design of the building in "U", is great for those who like to photograph architecture and geometric shapes. Columns and exterior corridors also offer good possibilities.
Florence is much more. These are some points that easily come to mind when customers ask for suggestions. But what makes a collection of photos really special is to "live" a little the Fiorentine atmosphere. Stop to enjoy a spritz, a glass of Chianti or a delicious homemade gelato. Many façades of small shops are true movie sets. Allow yourself to walk quietly and you will certainly be rewarded with the best memories of the Tuscan capital.
Photoshoot in Milan
Our first photoshoot in Milan, at the Duomo
A few days ago we did the first photo shooting in Milan. Last year we had photographed a wedding. And it was very different from the other cities here in Italy. Undoubtedly, Milan is the least "rustic" city, comparing in terms of architecture with Venice, Florence and Rome. Not less attractive for a vacation photographer who seeks a good background on every wall whatever the city. The Arch of Peace is a very imposing monument, and a few steps from Sempione Park, great for those who like photos with a bit of green, nature, lake ...
Going towards the Duomo, we pass by the charming quarter of Brera, with shops and restaurants that lend some of the picturesque Italian air away from the modernity around. If we are lucky or have time to wait for one of the classic yellow buses on the rails we will have a very iconic photo.
After all this there are still two of the main points of the city, the Duomo and the Vittorio Emanuele Gallery. In those hours it is good to let the imagination work to obtain original photos and that show the greatness and majesty of this cathedral.
Photoshoot in Milan, at the Duomo
Honeymoon Photo Session in Florence
An american couple in honeymoon on the streets of Florence
Portraying people on travelloing was not an idea when I started working with photography. But really, being in a Country that holds much of Unesco's world heritage, and in a city that breathes the Renaissance, it was not surprising the tourist appeal that has Florence. Then the requests for travel photos began to appear, and it was amazing from the outset to imagine the compositions that could make with this wealth of scenarios.
The biggest challenge for anyone who had never studied English was the language. And it still is, as you can see by the failures of my text. Fortunately, photography has its own language and does not need to be fully narrated. And Emilee and Mark, a couple of Americans, collaborated a lot for their honeymoon session. We walked through the streets of Florence without pretension of obligatory places and monuments, we just defined some points along the way to take as a sweet memory of your trip.
