How to Get a Free Photo Shoot in Italy!
Who doesn’t want a free photoshoot in one of the most beautiful countries in the world?! I’m a photographer, and I know I DO! So here is how you can make it happen with minimal effort.
Walk around in a gorgeous red flowing dress at the Duomo in Florence! Yes, you will have to get yourself to Italy. Feel free to pick another stunning place with breathtaking architecture in another part of Italy or even another country. Airfare is on you unless you live there, and there is only so much I can do.
Has your boyfriend already taken pictures of you, leaving everyone wondering what famous star you might be? I think it's clear you're going to need a partner of some sort, and I haven’t expanded my business to matchmaking just yet. If you’re in a bind, I suggest trying a dating app. I “hear” it's great fun. 😉
Make sure a professional photographer (ME! ME!) who is in love with Italy and on vacation sees you. Hmmmmm, I am starting to see the level of difficulty, but never say never!
Make sure to be one of the sweetest two people a photographer has ever met. Easy peasy!
While these to-dos may seem daunting, they are not impossible. Emily and David are proof of that. This well-timed synchronistic unfolding was what brought three travelers from the U.S. together this past August in one of my favorite cities in the world, Florence, Firenze if you’re a local or in the know.
As I rounded the corner to the front of the Duomo in Florence, I spotted Emily in her stunning red dress. It was hard to miss her. It’s only been a few months, but I was so excited trying to figure out if this was another photographer working with her or a companion that I don’t recall who approached whom. My mind is always working matrix-style when I am trying to decipher a situation. All I knew was that somehow I wanted to take the opportunity to photograph one or both of them. It quickly unfolded, and I learned David was, in fact, her boyfriend. Score! One is always better than two!
Look at this sweet couple, and THAT DRESS!
Both adorable and sweet I took a few photos of Emily and David with his camera first, and then I asked if I could create some images with mine. Many people assume that since I am a photographer, I can magically pick up any camera and use it to its full capabilities. Not so. Sure, I could take a couple of nice shots, but knowing your equipment is key to creating stunning photographs. The camera works for YOU. So for the next few minutes, I had two real-life models to create, play with, and photograph. Seriously, this was a dream for me, and I knew I could give them something they would never have otherwise: a professional photoshoot in beautiful Florence, Italy! I love when these moments of synchronicity present themselves, and I will always take advantage of these gifts.
These two are sweet as pie!
While I do a lot of my portrait work in my studio, I love creating photographs on location, whether it’s in the San Francisco Bay Area where I live or around the world. I’ve been lucky enough to have been hired for shoots in Kenya, Italy, and all over the U.S. One of my dreams is to book in Italy two months out of every year, and I really believe putting that intention out there creates these opportunities to unfold. Here’s to the dream, and big thanks to this beautiful couple for allowing me to create something special for them.
My time in Italy was magical, and this was one perfect experience that added to the entire experience.
I have tons more to share about my trip, so make sure to follow me on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM. Alternatively, you can simply BOOK A SHOOT with me, and together we will create something amazing! You can see more of my portrait photography HERE.
Bye Emily and David! See you next time!
Bye Bye!