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.

Photo shooting Florence

Solo portraits Italy

Photo shooting Florence

Solo Portraits Italy

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.

Quarantine days

This quarantine due to the coronavirus has been quite a complicated period. An isolation that seems to have no end.

Cinque Terre, April 2019

Last November, after almost two years of steady growth in work here in Italy, I returned to Brazil for vacation. I was happy to see my family and some friends and recharge my batteries for a 2020 that promised to be even better. My return to Italy was scheduled for the beginning of February.

Since January, the news about the new coronavirus in China has started to increase and there was a concern as most of the customers come from Asian countries. There would probably be a reduction on the part of this audience. When I arrived at Bologna airport and all the passengers had their temperature checked, I realized that the issue was more serious than I imagined. Luckily I managed to do some jobs that were already scheduled for February, but at the end of the month the increase in cases of contagion in Italy already gave a notion that the epidemic was out of control. Since then, all communications related to my work were cancellation requests. I had 2 clients who wrote saying that if the borders were open they would like to keep the sessions and would do everything possible to make this happen. It was undoubtedly an encouragement, but unfortunately it was not confirmed.

At the beginning of the pandemic, probably in a phase of denial, I no longer watched the news, whose content was 100% coronavirus. Then I started to get information and look for news that gave a little hope. We still don't know how far this goes. Here in Italy, the numbers seem to be starting to give way. Even so, April will probably be another month with no funding. The feeling of these days is to be a little depressed, missing my family and worrying about the lack of work. I take the opportunity to study some English, in which I am still very limited and will certainly help me when we go through all of this. Meanwhile, we continue to hope for a cure and the well-being of all!

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.