Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Rome Photo Tours?

Our photographers love photography and it shows in their passion and enthusiasm they convey this to our clients.  They not only help in the artistic process of creating images, but they'll talk about the latest gear, software, what’s happening in the industry and of course, talk about Rome.

You can expect to improve your photography, develop your personal vision, make new friends, discover new horizons and new cultures, have fun, experience adventure, be in awe of the wonderful city of Rome, deepen or rekindle your passion for photography, and go back with memorable photos and anecdotes.

Besides taking photographs what else can I expect?

Each tour is customized to fit the photographers objectives. If one of your goals is to improve your photography skills we can discuss:

1. Ways to become more creative
2. Learning to see - how to visualize an image
3. Composition, ISO, Shutter Speed, F-Stop
4. Panning, intentional blurring, using motion

What times are the tours?

The group day time tours are three hours and $150 per photographer. The starting times are 9:30am or 1:30pm.

The group night tours are three hours and $250 per photographer. The starting time is at dusk.

Please email us for availability.

What days are the tours offered?

The photo tours are offered everyday of the year except Christmas Day.

Where do the tours meet?

The tours meet up outside Piazzaa Barbarini by the Bernini Tritone Fountain.

What are some of the places we'd photograph?

We'd cover and photograph, but not limited to, Tritone Fountain, Trinita dei Monti, Condotti, Fontana di Trevi, Colonna, Patheon, Fountain of the Four Rivers, Saint Agnes in Agony.

Can you recommend what photography equipment I might need?

The great thing about Rome is that there are so many wonderful photographic possibilities close by.  There is no need for a super telephoto lens.  The longest lens I carry from time to time is the 70-200mm.  Whether you have a point and shoot or a great digital SLR you’ll be able to capture many unique images.  

Recommended Gear:

Camera backpack
Assortment of lenses
Flash cards
A flash unit (we may not use it, but it’s nice to have just in case)
Extra batteries
Tripod (night photography or low light situations) Rome has wonderful opportunities for night photography.  
Monopod (lighter and easier to pack around)

Great pair of walking shoes

How many photographers are allowed on a tour? 

The maximum number of photographers is six. Travel companions, who are not photographers can participate in the photography activites and are not counted in the maximum participants.

How do I register for a tour? 

Use the on-line registration request form. Once we have confirmed a date and availability we will send you a confirmation e-mail with all the information, including the starting point of the tour.

What type of tours do you offer?

We offer several types of tours.

1. Daytime tour
2. Night tour


What are the rates for a tour? 

Prices are per photographer.

When and how do I pay? 

Payments are made by secure connection via the PayPal.com system.

Once we have agreed upon a date and the number of photographers I'll send you an invoice via Paypal.com.