Unique Rome by Night, Photo Tour and Workshop Under the Stars
Description
This is the only photo tour to collect exclusively amazing five-star reviews. That is because my priority is always QUALITY over quantity, providing friendly, expert, and undivided attention to my customers. You will tour Rome with a true professional Photographer during a photo workshop designed to give you the best experience of Rome by Night while capturing its most iconic locations. You'll learn: Light & Exposure: Master long exposures, light balance, and the use of natural and artificial light at night. Camera Settings: guidance of manual mode, ISO control, white balance, aperture, and shutter speed. Composition: Learn to frame compelling shots using leading lines, symmetry, foreground interest, and layering. Coaching: Real-time constructive and friendly feedback and guidance as you shoot. iPhone users are also welcome. Optional Photo Review: Submit your images for detailed critique and tips for improvement. Check our photos and 5-star reviews. You will look no further.
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This is our meeting point, the magnificent once Popes' fortification, right in front of the bridge of Angels crossing over the Tiber, on which water its arches and castle reflect with a magnificent shining effect of lights.
We will be photographing Bernini's square, in heart of the Vatican City, taking shots of the amazing porches and fountain, and of course of the Mother of all Christian churches: St. Peter's Basilica.
This is one of the most beautiful and elegant backstreets of Rome, with a wealth of corners and charming little details to be photographed to capture the old soul of Rome.
This Renaissance, Baroque square, sitting on the ancient Domitian Stadium, is one of our main stops. Not only the beauty of its oval shape, and the three gorgeous fountains in it, the most important one being Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, are amazing subjects to photograph, but this square offers a great chance for an in-depth class on photography and its philosophy. Its buildings, as well as its details, will give us plenty of photo opportunities.
Facing the relatively small Piazza della Rotonda, the Pantheon is the best-preserved ancient Roman temple of the Eternal City. We will photograph it from different angles, capturing its Greek architecture embedded in a Romanic style later construction. The marble dolphins, marine monsters and gargoyles of the fountain in the middle of Piazza della Rotonda, will also be intriguing subjects for more photos.
Piazza del Campidoglio is one of the many Michelangelo's architectures masterpieces, with its amazing symmetric design, Marcus Aurelius equestrian statue in the middle and the beautiful facades of the three buildings on the sides. A perfect set for photos to be taken from many different angles.
A viewpoint over the Roman Forum is a magical spot to capture all the glorious beauty of ancient Rome. Columns, old temples and in the distance the Colosseum.... a breathtaking view to be captured by your camera for memories to keep.
Our tour will end at the most visited archeological site in the world, but at a time when almost nobody will be there blocking our view or standing in front of the camera. The shots of the Colosseum and of Constantine's arch will be those you always wanted to capture, the most iconic evidence of your Roman holidays and the final great reward for a tour that you'll wish could last more.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is casual and comfy
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English, French, Italian, basic Spanish)
- Special price and arrangements can be taken for groups with more than 2 people
- Upon specific, timely and precise request the service can design an alternative itinerary to make the photography tour wheelchair accessible
- Arrangements can be considered for non photographing spouses, partners & children coming as guests.
- Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Reviews(98)
The night photography tour with Giulio was an excellent way to photograph Rome and learn about the history. He is so knowledgeable after travelling the world and being in this industry for so long, especially around Rome. Not only did he teach us new things about our cameras and framing, but while we walked to each destination he talked about the locations and gave us background information surrounding Rome and its history in those areas. It was a very peaceful experience where we got lots of beautiful photos out of it and learned a lot. Truly a 5 star experience, Giulio knows his stuff!
Hello Nea and Cole, Thanks a lot for your splendi five star review, I truly appreciate it. I am also very glad you enjoyed the tour so much, not only from a photography point of view, but also for the information about Rome and its history I provided. It is always beautiful to share my knowledge and the love I have for both my work and my hometown. It was a pleasure meeting you, and I hope we'll meet again sometime in the future. Best regards, Giulio
Giulio‘s knowledge of not only photography but Rome and ancient times made the experience amazing. We enjoyed the city by night. Thank you.
Hello Samantha, Thanks a lot for your very kind review. I really appreciate it. I do hope to see you again in Rome or other beautiful locations in Italy some time in the future for more equally beautiful photo tours. Cordially, Giulio
This was a fantastic experience! Guilio was such a gracious host and guide! He was very flexible with some circumstances that were beyond our control and went out of his way to make our experience great. He is very knowledgeable - teaches photography at the college level. Two people in our party came in with a decent amount of photography experience, so Guilio adjusted his interactions and direction to meet their ability level. He provided lots of great historical context and detail to the places we visited and photographed. We got some amazing photographs of some of the most iconic locations in Rome! He even tried to take us to a highly recommended gelato place to cool off after a long, hot evening (it was closed, but he gets an A+ for effort).
Hello Rachel, First of all let me say it was a pleasure meeting you, your husband and your son. You do have a beautiful family! Secondly, thanks a lot for your fantastic review, and for the terrific words you spent about the quality of my photo tour, and about me as a leading photographer. I truly appreciate them. In case you should ever come to Italy again, please don't forget that I also provide personalized, family friendly photo tours (but they can include also food and wine tastings and other art and culture experience), in various regions of Italy. You can find them checking ItalyPhotoFunTours. All the best to you and to your loved ones, Giulio
Great experience. Giulio was experienced, knowledgeable and kept great company during the tour. He took me to beautiful places and was flexible to take into account a thunderstorm. Rome is so different at night and really beautiful all lit up.
Hello Daniel, First of all, let me say it was a pleasure meeting you the other night. Secondly, I am truly glad you enjoyed the tour, my company, and even more that you could take amazing photos such as the ones you already shared with me via WhatsApp. I hope I'll see you again in Italy, sometime in the future, maybe for one of the photo tours and workshops I run in another regions of Italy, such as Umbria, Tuscany, Apulia, Venice, and the Dolomites, and even to Slovenia To know more about those just look for my RomePhotoFunTours and ItalyPhotoFunTours websites. I wish you all the best, Giulio
The workshop was wonderful! I got a lot of really good advice on composition, lighting, lots of tips on everything from helpful tips on my camera to taking a great photograph. Giulio was a wonderful guide, providing a lot of history and cultural information as well.
Hello Stacy, Thanks a lot for your enthusiastic review and for the very kind words you spent. I am truly happy I was able to give you valuable and useful information on the technical and even conceptual art of photography. I am sure those info will serve you well in your next trips and photography adventures. I look forward to see you again in Italy, and if you will ever come come for more than one day, don't forget to contact me directly to organize personalized and tailor made photo tours in Italy. Best regards, Giulio
Guilio, thank you so much for your expert knowledge and history in Rome. I have been taking pictures through my travels and thought I knew it all. Well, at least I thought so, but learned so much more through your coaching and vision. I Iearned more in depth camera settings and definitely wiser choices on composition that made me re-evaluate my picture taking. For those that either are starting or more advanced, it would be an honor to have a mentor like Guilio! Thanks my friend, be back soon!
Hello Steven, Thanks a lot for your enthusiastic review and for the very kind words you spent. I am truly happy that despite all the very many photography tours and workshops you did, I was still able to give you valuable and importat information on the technical and even conceptual art of photography. That is quite an achievement :-) I look forward to see you again in Italy, and don't forget to contact me directly to organize personalized and tailor made photo tours in Italy. Best regards, Giulio
It was a great tour with Giulio through Rome. I would book it again at any time, it was very entertaining. We had good conversations and in the end, of course, great pictures came out. Clear recommendation!
Hello Benedikt, Thanks a lot for your enthusiastic and flattering review. I really appreciate the words you spent about photowalk and my service. I am truly happy you liked the photo tour so much, and the fact you now have some truly memorable photos of Rome by Night. Do not hesitate to contact me personally if you should ever come to visit Rome, or other regions of Italy. It will be my pleasure to give you a personalized photo tour based on your wishes and time availability. Happy New Year, Giulio
Outstanding guide with deep knowledge of many camera brands and easy access to outstanding spots for great photos. Will use again!
Hello Doug, Thanks a lot for your enthusiastic and very kind reply. I am very glad you enjoyed our Rome by night photo tour, and I hope to see you again some time in the future for more photo walks and workshops either in Rome or in other Italian regions. All the best, Giulio
Giulio was an excellent tour guide and helped us take some absolutely amazing photos. We highly recommend the experience as it was one of the best tours we have ever done. Thanks again for the amazing photos and all the history!
Hi Dustin, First of all, let me say it was a real pleasure meeting you and your wife. Secondly, I am truly glad you liked my photography tour and workshop, and that it allowed you to take photos that will remain as a memorable experience of your visit to Rome. Thanks a lot also for your very kind and enthusiastic review. I really appreciate it. If you should ever share them on your social media, kindly tag Rome Photo Fun Tours. I hope to see you again in Italy sometime in the near future. Best regards, Giulio
Giudo was great! I had an injured ankle and he literally carried the tripod and camera through the whole tour for me. He was a fabulous teaxher as three other friemds leqrned how to use their cameras and settings for night pictures. He brought us to major sites with unique angles for the best pictures. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone with any skill level of photography.our pictures came out great and Rome is even more beautiful at night!
Dear Marybeth, Thanks a lot for your fabolous review. The fact you enjoyed the four hours tour through Rome at night, despite your injured ankle, is a great success not only for you but for me as well, as a tour provider. Carrying your gear was truly the least I could do. I am also very glad your friends loved the photography workshop we had, and you all captured terrific photos. If you should ever come back to Italy, please take a look at my site Italy Photo Fun Tours, where you'll find several options for longer and customizable photo tours in various Regions of Italy. Thanks again for your kind words, and best regards, Giulio (not Giudo) P.S. Please pass my regards to your friends :-)
