Miriane Sauer in Italy
Miriane Sauer sessions in Venice, Florence & Milan
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Proposal in Venice on a traditional Venetian gondola
Alina & Nathan, from USA at their engagement travel in Italy
As soon as I started working as a surprise wedding proposal photographer I knew it was always going to be a challenge. Although it's not always 100% surprise, as the fiancee already expects that during that trip, at some point the proposal will happen, I always need to treat the situation as being a surprise.
When Nathan hired me to photograph his proposal he told me he would like it to be in a gondola in Venice. He and Alina are North Americans. I am always curious how the guy manages to hide the little box with the engagement ring during the trip. I had already photographed requests in the gondola, but always together with the couple, which makes the surprise even more difficult. This time we agreed that I would follow the route from outside and photograph along the canals and bridges of Venice. It was a different and very rewarding experience, as I was able to offer different photos than usual.
Rediscovering a place
We know that doing the same things over and over again is creating a routine. For work this often helps us. We save time and effort. For creative work, however, leaning on the guaranteed outcome of a routine can be quite dangerous. It may work for a while, but we know that our clients trust their moments to someone who - besides good photos - will guide them through some paths a little different from common sense, always looking for a beautiful, pleasant result that reflects the feelings involved in that occasion.
As we work in many cities, I often don't know anything about the place where I'm travelling to photograph. I end up studying and researching as much as possible about the city and its points of interest.
But when it comes to a big city in Italy, like Milan, Venice, Rome or Florence, we tend to think we already know almost everything. To do a 30 minute, 1 or 2 hour photo session it helps a lot, but we can't always have the same photos and the same poses in the portfolio. We need to create something different in those same places and whenever possible get to know new ones.
I've been researching more about Venice, a city that is so requested for photos. And I've realized that there's still a lot to see. And even though most of the clients will ask for photos in front of the Basilica of San Marco, besides the different angles that we can create there, it's always nice to include in the photo shoot a different place from the path through which everyone passes and come back with photos in the suitcase much more dynamic and creative.
In August we already have some photo shootings scheduled for Venice, and I can't wait to explore new perspectives in this enchanting city.
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.
How about to photograph at 7am?
Engagement session in Florence, Tuscany at 7am
Today I came here just to remember a very nice couple that I photographed in Florence. I've met so many travellers from Asia who come to spend their holidays in Italy and ask for a photo shooting. And with the pandemic and travel restrictions I end up missing so much these dear ones who shared great experiences with me.
When Roberta spoke to me she asked that we do the photos early in the morning to avoid the large number of tourists near the Duomo di Firenze. I love shooting at this time of the day because the light is fantastic. If one day you have the opportunity, wherever you are, don't miss it!
And if you come to Italy, I will be happy to photograph at 7am in Florence, Rome, Venice or any other destination you choose.
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Solo Portraits - besides the selfies
When I started photographing people travelling in Italy I immediately imagined couples on their honeymoon. And when I was looking for inspiration on Instagram profiles and travel blogs about the cities I would work in, most of the photos were actually of couples.
But as requests for photo shoots came in, so did families, small and large groups and yes, people travelling alone!
At first it seemed a bit strange, but soon I got used to the idea and looked for more inspiration on how to photograph people alone.
I can say that the most interesting travel stories that clients have shared with me have been exactly in this type of session.
Emma was one of those nice clients who chose Florence to illustrate her solo trip through Italy.
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.
Welcome to Europe - PLF!
Welcome to the web-based application for the European Digital Passenger Locator Form (dPLF).
Cinque Terre photo shooting
Important information
At the moment only passengers entering Italy are currently needed to complete a Passenger Locator Form via the EUdPLF application (https://app.euplf.eu/).
Travelers to other destinations should follow national entry requirements.
Information for travelers with Italy as destination country:
All passengers wishing to enter Italy, via all means of transportation, will be required to complete the digital PLF (https://app.euplf.eu), prior to entering the country.
Domestic flights do not need dPLF
One form must be completed for each adult passenger; accompanied minors can be registered on the form of the accompanying adult. In the case of unaccompanied minors, the dPLF must be completed by the parent or legal guardian before departure.
Check the Italian Ministry of Health for further information: https://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioContenutiNuovoCoronavirus.jsp?lingua=italiano&id=5411&area=nuovoCoronavirus&menu=vuoto&tab=10
For entry related requirements (and not for platform questions), only if the information cannot be found in the website, please email at coordinamento.usmafsasn@sanita.it (Only for travelers with Italy as destination country)
EUROPEAN DIGITAL PASSENGER LOCATOR FORM (dPLF)
Welcome to the web-based application for the European Digital Passenger Locator Form (dPLF).
The European Digital Passenger Locator Form (dPLF)
Passenger Locator Forms (PLFs) are used by public health authorities to facilitate contact tracing in case travellers are exposed to an infectious disease during their travel by plane, ship (cruise/ferry), rail, bus or automobile. Information that travellers provide in PLFs can be used by public health authorities in destination countries to rapidly contact travellers, with the goal of protecting the health of travellers’ and their contacts, as well as preventing further disease spread.
Countries that require completion of PLF are currently using paper-based passenger locator forms or have developed national online systems. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, a web application for a European Digital Passenger Locator Form (dPLF) was developed to facilitate the use of PLFs during cross-border health threats. This digital format will allow for easier and more rapid data collection and exchange between stakeholders, making contact tracing more effective and efficient.
In the future, travelers entering a country that choose to use the European dPLF web application through air, maritime (cruise or ferry), or land (train, bus, car) transport means may be asked to complete a digital Passenger Locator Form for their travel using the European dPLF web application.
Who has to complete the digital Passenger Locator Form?
In case a family is traveling together, only one member of the family will have to complete the PLF. The details of the rest of the family members should then be included in this PLF. The same applies to groups travelling together. Only one person from the group should complete the PLF and the details of the rest of the group members should then be included in this PLF. Note that this applies only to families and groups of people that will take part in the same activities and stay at the same place during their visit to the destination country.
Processing of personal data
Before you fill in your PLF, you will be asked to read the Destination’s Country Privacy Policy for you to be informed about the collection and processing of your personal data for the purposes related to the European dPLF.
For any further information or questions related to the European dPLF system, please contact: eudplf@healthygateways.eu
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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
A visit to the Rocchetta Mattei Palace
160 years of history, Moorish architecture and alternative medicine
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting the Rocchetta Mattei Palace, in the Emilia-Romagna region. I saw that it was possible to arrive by train from Bologna. So, I made the reservation a week in advance and hoped for a sunny day. The road from the Riola Station to the Palace is very pleasant, it is about 1km, which you can do in just over 10 min. At the beginning there is a bridge with a beautiful landscape with the river and trees. The Palace is over 160 years old, has been neglect for decades, and was recently opened to the public, after a long and thorough restoration. The complex's creator, Count Cesare Mattei (1809-1896) started Rocchetta's work in 1850 while developing a new technique in medicine called “electromyopathy”. Still unfinished in 1896, when the Count died, the works would only be completed in 1920. The most evident architectural style is the details in Moorish art inspired by the Alhambra Palace and the Mosque of Cordoba, Spain. It is an invitation for those who appreciate architecture, with many contrasts, colorful rooms , many details of Hispanic art. Visits to the Palace only take place on weekends and it is necessary to buy tickets in advance on the official website at a cost of € 10 (full ticket). All visits are guided in Italian and organized in small groups of up to 6 people. The train ride (Bologna-Riola) lasts 57 minutes and costs € 4.75.
https://www.rocchetta-mattei.it/
Catriona Gray in her "Little Venice"
Catriona Grey in her “Little Venice” in Milan
This week we had the pleasure of photographing the very kind Catriona Gray - Miss Universe 2018 representing the Philippines.
She would like to visit the Navigli district in Milan, also known as "little Venice".
We walked along the canal and chose some nice spots for the photos, during Milan Fashion Week 2020, in collaboration with Sweet Escape.
Thank you Catriona!
