Italian wedding photographer Luca Panvini (Luca Panvini) specifically for the site Italy4.me talks about a photo shoot in Rome in October 2011.
“Christie and Kevin are a charming American couple who came to Rome for their honeymoon. They were looking for a photographer with an unusual portfolio, and found my site. At the first meeting, it became clear: an interesting photo shoot is planned. They wanted to get original, lively, funny photos. I was very pleased with this approach, because I do not take a staged photo, but rather, always try to catch the spontaneous movement, emotion, smile, look. In addition, I am not a supporter of stamps, I like to experiment and improvise.
I suggested that Christy and Kevin take a walk not only in the center of Rome and visit famous sights, take photographs against the backdrop of all recognizable views, but also walk along authentic Roman streets and squares known only to true Romans in order to fully enjoy the unique spirit of the Eternal City.
We started a photo shoot in St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), which is located in front of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (we couldn’t get around this wonderful place by our attention), and then moved towards the castle of St. Angel (Castel Sant'Angelo). This magnificent building is almost 2,000 years old, and it has undoubtedly attracted us. I really like the photos taken on the bridge leading to the castle of the Holy Angel. They turned out to be very natural and romantic.
After that, we finally decided to take a little walk along the Roman streets, hidden from the eyes of tourists. We were just in the area where I was born and spent my childhood. Here I took one wonderful photograph, this one, against the background of the old house, a typical Roman grandmother looked at us from the window. I love this shot because it shows the true atmosphere and mood of the Eternal City.
I also like another photo taken somewhere in the streets in the center of the city. “I love you!”: The inscription on the wall reads, probably in despair, painted by some young man in love. In my opinion, it turned out very symbolic for lovers.
To relax a bit after a long walk, we decided to go to a small restaurant near Piazza Navona (Italian: Piazza Navona). This famous Roman square from the 15th to the end of the 19th century was the trading square where the main city market was located. Nowadays, a creative atmosphere always reigns in the square, because Roman artists gather here, and until recently, you could hear the tunes of street musicians in the square, but now they are forbidden to play there.
I invited Christie and Kevin to drink homemade white wine, made a toast for their wedding and wished them a long and happy life. Two cults that Italians honor and respect: wine and weddings are connected here.
It is precisely because of the cult of the wedding that Italians do not miss the opportunity to applaud and wish happiness in family life to all newlyweds, and even take pictures with them on occasion. Christie and Kevin were no exception, and gladly made a few shots with the local population.
In addition to the Italians themselves, tourists, especially Asians, do not remain indifferent to the newlyweds. They look at the young with keen interest and photograph them on their soap dishes.
Italy has so many amazingly delicious things. Not only wine, pizza, pasta and lasagna, but also ice cream! Christie, like a real sweet tooth, of course, could not resist and decided to try it. And, it seems, she was delighted!
Many thanks to Christie and Kevin for this wonderful day spent together, for their positive mood and smiles. ”
- Photographer Luca Panvini specially for Italy4.me
- Official website of photographer Luca Panvini www.reportagedimatrimoni.co.uk
