Why Invest in Family Portrait Photography in Italy while on Vacation?
Smartphones have made it easier for families like yours to capture moments that you enjoy together while on vacation. Yet, there are many reasons why you might want to invest in professional family portrait photography in Italy during your visit to the country.
In this blog post, I’ll share with you some of the top reasons to consider hiring a family vacation photographer, such as yours truly, and why it is a wise investment that I’m confident you will not regret!
Why hire a family photographer in Italy?
1. A local photographer knows all the best locations for family photography
A family photographer in Italy can add so much to your travel experience. Their knowledge of the country, of which attractions are worth visiting (and those that are not), the best times to visit tourist hot spots to avoid the crowds, and more, will certainly prove invaluable.
Living and working in Italy, a photographer will be able to recommend some of the best photoshoot locations in the cities or regions you are travelling to. They’ll also be able to use their knowledge and experience to help formulate a plan for your photoshoot. One that maximises your enjoyment while ensuring you come away with photographs that reflect the true essence of Italy.
Whether you’re planning a trip to cities including Rome, Venice or Florence, or heading to the countryside or the coast, an experienced vacation photographer will be able to guide you to the most picturesque places and help you avoid the crowds. This will make the trip feel so much easier and more pleasurable!
2. You’ll have more time to focus on enjoying Italy with your family
You naturally want to have photographs from your trip to Italy so you can remember all the fun moments and capture all the small details, but there’s no need to sacrifice your own enjoyment by having to take on the role of family photographer!
Vacations are meant to be enjoyed, and constantly having to remember to photograph the family can distract you from fully immersing yourself in the experience.
You can hire a vacation photographer in Italy and take comfort in knowing that the photography is being handled by a professional. You can then relax and be present in the moment while they capture the genuine joy, laughter, and fun times you share with your partner and children.
You’ll not only be in the shot, rather than behind the camera, as usual but having as much fun as everyone else!
3. A professional vacation photographer will capture high-quality, timeless images
Having your holiday memories captured by a professional photographer also means that you can be assured of having a photographic record of your holiday in Italy of the highest quality. Portraits by a professional family photographer will be far superior to those you would take yourself on your phone or digital camera, or that a passing stranger could be expected to capture for you!
Your professional family portraits will be worthy of displaying on your walls at home and will be a fitting tribute to your incredible time spent together in the land of ‘La Dolce Vita’!
Which brings me nicely onto….
4. Professional family portrait photography helps you to relive the best moments of your Italian vacation
You’ll naturally want your family moments in Italy to be remembered, and there is no better way to keep them alive than to display your favourite holiday memories in and around your home.
Every time you look back on them, you will be able to relive your wonderful family travel experience in Italy. The sights and sounds, smells and wonderful heart-fulfilling emotions that you felt on that day – it will all come rushing back to you and it’ll almost be like you were still there!
I strongly believe that your family vacation photos – which, let’s face it, are some of life’s best moments - should not live behind a screen. They should be printed and put on display to be enjoyed every single day.
The fine art family portraits I create for my clients are intended to be displayed on the walls of their homes and to be enjoyed for many years to come. Whether my clients choose a single piece or a series of wall art pieces – or they choose to present their vacation portraits in a beautifully crafted, bespoke photo album - the image quality is simply second to none.
Choose me as your photographer and the family portraits I’ll capture while on vacation in Italy will become timeless heirlooms and treasured mementoes of your time here.
It’s no exaggeration to say that they’ll also become a legacy for your family and future generations, something you’ll proudly look on and share with others because they bring back all the special memories of the adventures you shared while in Italy.
Related: Seven Things to Consider Before Choosing Your Vacation Family Photographer in Italy
What sets Classico Portraits apart?
For families on vacation in Italy, I document your favourite holiday moments and preserve them in timeless bespoke albums and wall art and then ship these, free of charge, directly to your home, anywhere in the world.
As a full-service family photographer, I also can assist with vacation planning and suggest family-friendly activities that are ideal for you to take part in while I photograph you.
Activity-based family portrait photography in Italy
As you will see from the portraits shared here and across my website, my style of family portrait photography is to capture you while actively experiencing something quintessentially Italian together. That may be a truffle hunt, making pizza dough or perhaps playing by the pool of your holiday villa or racing around on Vespas!
The benefits of engaging in an activity while being photographed are many. Firstly, I can capture real vacation moments. Secondly, a family-friendly activity is a low-pressure environment which is great for kids who are shy or partners who may feel awkward in front of my camera. Thirdly, since your attention is diverted elsewhere, everyone can almost forget that I’m there. This not only helps to ensure natural expressions and interactions between you all but also with the more structured portraits we can take once the activity is completed.
You can plan an activity independently or I can provide inspiration and tips based on my extensive experience – it’s all part of my service.
Reasons to invest in family portrait photography in Italy
So, there you have it! For all the reasons I’ve shared above, if you’re going to experience Italy with your family this year or next, it’s certainly worth considering hiring a professional family photographer, especially one with knowledge of the country and whose style of family portrait photography you love.
Italy is a dream destination for families seeking a memorable vacation. With its picturesque landscapes, historic landmarks, fascinating architecture, museums and vibrant culture, it’s clear why Italy is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and why around 75 million international tourists flock here each year.
When you choose me as your vacation photographer in Italy, I will document your Italian getaway and create the most wonderfully relaxed and natural portraits so that you will be able to forever remember the joy and the good times you all share in this incredible country, the one I am proud to call my home.
Contact me to arrange a no-obligation call today – I’d love to hear from you.
Kirstie
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