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.
Rome by Night
Sometimes we have the nice opportunity to photograph Rome at night
Rome is one of my favorite cities for night photography. Most of the monuments are lit up. And if during the day we are astonished by so much information or looking for the directions on GPS, in the evening some landscapes change and leave these monuments, or part of them in evidence. The Trevi Fountain, one of my favorite spots, is a must-see at night.
Some narrowest streets in Trastevere or around the Pantheon, increase their charm with the restaurant lights. There are many of them that only open for dinner, and with the tables outside, some streets are completely transformed. Of course, the flavors of the pasta and pizza dishes contributes a lot to this very inviting atmosphere.
I don't live in the city. So, when I have a photo shoot in Rome scheduled in the morning, I usually go the day before and take the opportunity to go out for dinner to take some pictures.
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.
