Pete Horton
This amazing couple photoshoot features a newly engaged couple from the UK whom I had enormous fun photographing (and then subsequently drinking with, and then going to the casino with in the early hours of the morning – but usually that doesn’t happen). Now that I know Nice’s old town well I’ve come to really enjoy creating these beautiful image collections. There’s some beautiful secluded spots (empty even in high season) perfect for romantic couple photoshoots. There’s also a huge spectrum of beautiful lighting conditions (even when it’s cloudy), plenty of shade, points of interest, and places to retreat into if it’s too hot.
It’s southern European style is a mixture of Italian and French styles and the buildings are adorned with rich ocras, deep mustard yellows, and rustic, creamy beiges. The beautiful, rustic buildings bounce the warm light around its narrow streets and compliments the melange of skin tones, plants, and méditerranéen summer dresses on the streets below. With it’s vibrant, breezy ambiance and its sense of being a detached oasis of relief with a bustling city, it’s the perfect place for a romantic stroll where it’s easy to loose oneself – both metaphorically and literally.
Off the beaten paths there are some beautifully secluded roads adorned with plants that are diligently cultivated by the locals and that are lined, up-high, with lines of laundered clothes that catch the wind as they dry. Just when you think you’re reaching the end of road you can turn a corner and discover an unexpected square or undiscovered street that pulls you in to explore and compels you to once again activate your camera-phone.
Photoshoots like this are very quick and easy to set-up, can last for between 30 minutes and an hour, and each time I strive to create ‘forever images’ – photographs of people they’ll love printing, framing, and decorating their home with when they return. The photo sessions themselves are very easy-going, I never rush or clock-watch (or charge extra if getting the right results take a little longer). I advise people on the best time, the best places, and the best colours and clothes to wear. People often have ideas they like on their smart-phone and I’m happy to recreate them.
Finally, if in the unlikely event the weather doesn’t work out, I’ll be as flexible and accommodating as a can in moving times and reservations at no extra expense. A photoshoot usually yields between 30 and 80 images, professionally edited in my style, and delivered via a download link usually within 10 days.
I’m as accommodating as I can be with bookings, but bear in mind I often have weddings during weekends. Therefore the ideal time for a photoshoot is therefore usually on a weekday – and especially during the early morning or evening when it’s a little cooler. There’s no deposit, and the best way to inquire is to simply drop me an email with your preferred dates and I’ll send you pricing information and let you know of my availability. Typically a photoshoot costs 200 Euros, and payment can be made in cash, via bank transfer, or via PayPal.