Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Black and White Rome.


 There's something about Rome and black and white that goes very nicely together. For me I think that the black and white photographs of Rome make you think back to those classical cinematography moments set in Rome.


 OK, so we couldn't get photographs IN the Trevi fountain like Anita Ekberg in La dolce Vita but it still makes for a great backdrop!

 
 And then the Spanish step take you back to the time of Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn in 
Roman Holiday.


 Aside from the Hollywood films though Rome has the backdrops to create beautiful movie sets in their own right. Even on a grey day I love the view below of the Via Condotti from the top of the Spanish Steps.



Of all of Rome's ancient sites my personal favorite is the Pantheon. An incredible structure that looks even more impressive in black and white.


And then there is the Colosseum and it doesn't matter what angle you choose there is a great picture to be had. All these photographs below were taken around the Colosseum.






Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Rome in the Rain!

Can you still photograph in the rain? Well just about! A recent portrait tour of Rome was hit by the beginnings of the recent extreme weather we have been having in Italy. This was the day that Rome had it's first significant snowfall in many years.


So what can you do? Well cover is what you need, whether under a tree, an umbrella or a building. The Pantheon for example gives you a great big space to shelter under!


 And the rain doesn't have to be a negative, an umbrella makes a great prop if you have a fun couple to work with!


 And of course the rain keeps away many of the tourists so you get some virtually empty piazza's all to yourself!


For some shots you just have to brave it.


 But even in the open spaces around the Colosseum there are plenty of trees that can give you some great shelter.




And anyway Rome is all about water, whether it's the Trevi or one of the other many fountains that are scattered around the city.


But ultimately it takes great models to be able to make the most out of working in the rain.


 And these two were like pro's, stepping out into the rain when everybody else was running for cover!