Taking Pictures in Rome!
Taking family photos in Rome is a wonderful experience and a great opportunity to capture some everlasting memories! But it is not always so straight forward. Especially if rain is in the cards. So we waited to the very end to see if the photo shoot was possible. And although the forecast gave us a green light there was still some drizzling rain. It took the participation of an adventurous group. And the help of my 2 trusted photographer assistants with their incredible help to make the session work out! Also taking some awesome backstage photos of the nitty-gritty photoshoot moments!
So we began the session in Piazza del Campidoglio. Which to me is one of the most amazing squares. Because it does not only provide multiple incredible views over the Roman Forum. It also has some fantastic places to shoot. Some of which you will see in this blog post. Like columned porticos. Roman marble statues. Wide scenic staircases. And one of my favorite roman arch; that of Septimius Severus.
Then after capturing some really nice portrait pictures. We headed on foot towards the Roman Colosseum to continue the photo session. Shooting along the way in a unique cobblestone alleyway which has the Coliseum as a truly one of a kind backdrop. We finally reached a hillside view over the Colosseum which has a sweeping view over the whole ancient forum. There we took out last set of photos as well as some maternity shots!
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Time of the year: November
Time of day: late morning 11:00 am
Duration: 1 hr walking in the roman city center
Location: Piazza del Campidoglio | Roman Alleyways | Roman Coliseum
Curated imagery by Andrea Matone // Italy photographer // available for roman photo walks for families in central and ancient Roma!
This type of photo session in the heart of the ancient city is one of the most meaningful ways to mark a new chapter in life. The combination of a growing bump, the laughter of those around you, and a backdrop that has witnessed thousands of years of human history makes for images that carry real emotional weight long after the moment has passed. From the columned porticos of Piazza del Campidoglio — a square designed by Michelangelo and one of the great achievements of Renaissance urban planning — to the sweeping views over the ancient forum and down to the Colosseum, every location adds a layer of story to the photographs.
Even a drizzly November morning, as this session proved, can become part of what makes the pictures truly yours. If you are looking for more inspiration on how a portrait session comes together against the city’s iconic skyline, the Rome family portraits at golden hour show just how beautifully the light and architecture can work together.
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