Our Photoshoots in Florence
BEST LOCATIONS FOR PHOTOGRAPHS
Florence offers an extraordinary variety of settings for photographs, from historic squares and quiet streets to panoramic viewpoints overlooking the city.
For visitors who would like to document their time in Florence, a professional photoshoot can capture both the atmosphere of the city and the experience of being here together. Over the years we have photographed hundreds of sessions across Florence and know the locations that work best depending on the time of day, the season, and the type of session.
Below are some of the routes and locations we most often recommend for holiday photoshoots in Florence, including engagement sessions, family portraits, surprise proposals and anniversary celebrations.
DISCOVER CENTRAL FLORENCE
1. DOME & PONTE VECCHIO
A photoshoot in central Florence brings you to some of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, beginning with the Duomo and continuing through the historic streets toward Ponte Vecchio. Along the way, the narrow cobblestone alleys and small piazzas of the historic centre create a classic Florentine atmosphere.
Longer sessions can also include Palazzo Vecchio, the Uffizi area, the Oltrarno neighbourhood, the carousel in Piazza della Repubblica and other historic squares throughout the centre.
SHOOT LENGHT: 60 min | 90 min | 120 min
TIME OF THE DAY: Best at sunrise or early morning, when the city is quieter
RECOMMENDED FOR: Couples and families who want to experience Florence with fewer crowds, and for those who appreciate historic architecture and the atmosphere of the old city
FLORENCE PANORAMIC VIEWS
2. PIAZZALE MICHELANGELO & SAN MINIATO
This route focuses on the panoramic viewpoints above Florence, offering wide views across the city’s skyline. From Piazzale Michelangelo to the historic church of San Miniato al Monte, the area combines sweeping cityscapes with quieter corners surrounded by greenery.
Along the way, the setting includes tree-lined avenues, historic architecture and elevated viewpoints overlooking Florence’s rooftops and the Arno valley.
SHOOT LENGHT: 60 min | 90 min | 120 minutes
TIME OF THE DAY: Suitable for early morning, afternoon and sunset
RECOMMENDED FOR: Sunset sessions, couples and families who enjoy panoramic landscapes, and surprise proposals
FROM CENTRAL FLORENCE TO THE HILLS
3. DISCOVER FLORENCE
This longer route combines the historic centre with the panoramic viewpoints above the city, bringing together the most recognisable landmarks of Florence with its surrounding hills.
The session can begin in central Florence - among historic squares, cafés and narrow streets - before moving towards the quieter areas around Piazzale Michelangelo and San Miniato. It is ideal for couples and families who would like to explore the city while capturing photographs along the way.
SHOOT LENGHT: 120 minutes | 3 hours
TIME OF THE DAY: Best at sunrise or early morning
RECOMMENDED FOR: Visitors who want to experience both the historic centre and the panoramic views of Florence during their photoshoot
Each route can be adapted depending on the type of session, the season and the atmosphere you would like your photographs to reflect.
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