Rome by Night Photo Tour / Workshop

By popular request, at long last, I have put together a great Night Photography Workshop and Tour of the main Roman attractions for

25th May 2019

Want to improve your photographic skills ? Maybe you're already an advanced photographer. At any rate, if you think you are kickass and you can endure 12+ hours of photo-walking, of cityscape photography, eating and drinking, coffee and more photography, then this photo tour of the Eternal City has your name written all over it. From dusk till dawn, we'll capture Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican in the absolutely gorgeous light of the blue hour, the Trevi Fountain and the Capitoline Hill in the middle of the night and the Colosseum and the Vittoriano just before and after the first lights, respectively.

Info about the Rome by Night Photo Tour / Workshop

This walk is only suitable for the die-hard and the kickass.

Itinerary

At first, we'll focus our attention on Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican and keep shooting well into the blue hour. Dinner will be at Etablì, off Piazza Navona, so expect some night street photography on our way to the restaurant. After dinner, we should have time for a long exposure of the Pantheon and Piazza Navona before heading back to our cars. We'll then return to Castel Sant'Angelo and from there we'll separetely head over to Piazza Venezia by our own means. For the remaining of the night until the early morning, we'll shoot away at the Vittoriano, Fontana di Trevi, the Colosseum and the Capitoline Hill. We may even be able to squeeze the Roman Forum in too.

Details

Meeting Point

We'll meet at Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome, on 25th May 2019, at 17:45 for a pre-tour briefing. I expect the walk to end at around 08:00 of the following day, with a nice and rich italian-style breakfast.

Camera Lenses

Zoom lenses would probably be best, with prime lenses working great in low light photography. It's really down to what you have and what you want to capture. Remember to pack only what you need as this is a long night photo walk.

Other Gear

You'll definitely need a sturdy tripod and a remote control for your camera. Don't forget spare camera batteries, data cards, you'll be shooting lots of pictures, and a little torch light.

Transportation

For this walk, you'll need your own means of transportation for moving from Castel Sant'Angelo to Piazza Venezia.

Further Information

Before booking this workshop, make sure you have read the Terms & Conditions.

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Due to the very nature of this photography workshop, you ought to dress in layers, you will need to travel as light as you can, wear comfy shoes and bring water with you. Our Guidelines will provide further information.

The tour is organized and led by Luca Iacono

Please bear in mind that the date may be pushed back due to unfavourable weather conditions and that the itinerary may change without prior notice and at the sole discretion of the leader of the tour.

Registration on any of our services implies the full acceptance of the Terms & Conditions.

Useful Things to Know Before the Workshop

Here are a few tips to get the most out of this night photography workshop. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, bring your camera manual—it helps if you or others need quick guidance. Night photography can be challenging, so set your camera to shoot in RAW and learn how to enable bracketing. A tripod is essential, and a remote control (wired, wireless, or app-based) will make shooting easier. Be sure you know how to pair the app with your camera. Understanding Depth Of Field (DOF) is also key—consider installing a DOF calculator on your phone. Finally, get comfortable with manual focus, liveview, and zooming functions for sharper results. With these basics, you're set to fully enjoy the night photography tour.