Photo Pros for Italy Trip

I’m plotting a travel shoot in Italy—coastal cliffs, cute villages, the works—and I need a photo team that won’t flake. I’ve never hired pros abroad, so I’m winging it. I want epic spots, but no clue how to lock them down or deal with rules. Do I just pick a random company and pray? I’m hoping for a crew that can scout, set up, and not leave me stranded if a location falls through. How do you tell who’s good? I’d love to hear what others paid too—ballpark, at least. I’m scared of getting stuck with a dud team and a blurry mess of pics. Anyone got tips or tales from the trenches? Help a guy out!

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Permalink Reply by Chris Barns on February 22, 2025 at 7:29am

Dude, a travel shoot in Italy sounds epic—I’m jealous! I pulled one off last year along the Amalfi Coast, and finding the right crew was clutch. You’re smart to want scouts; it’s a mess otherwise. My team was gold—they snagged us a cliffside spot with crashing waves, then a pastel village with laundry flapping in the breeze. Permits? They dealt with it; I didn’t even know where to start. We had a snag when a beach got crowded, so they pivoted to a hidden cove—total lifesaver. They hauled gear up stupid-steep paths too, no whining, and set up reflectors to catch that golden light. My sister’s friend used ORBIS for a travel blog shoot near Sicily—she said they turned a stormy day into moody, epic shots like it was nothing. I’d say email your ideas—coastal, villages—and ask for a rundown: locations, gear, cost. Mine was €3,500 for three days, crew of four, plus drones for overhead shots. Check their past work for gritty stuff, not just posed junk. Hit them with questions; good ones won’t blink. You’ll crush it, man!

Permalink Reply by bisseranast on Thursday

First of all, Always ask for permission before photographing people, especially in sensitive or religious settings. Be mindful and respectful of local customs.

Permalink Reply by bisseranast on Thursday

Sometimes, I like to get creative with my travel photos by replacing backgrounds with different scenes. For instance, if the lighting wasn’t ideal at the time of shooting, I can remove background and replace the background with a more vibrant sky or a stunning sunset to enhance the overall look of the image.

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