Best Locations
for a Photoshoot
in Tuscany
Are you dreaming of a gorgeous
photoshoot in Tuscany?
you're in the right place!
it's one of the most photogenic regions in the world.
You just need to know where to go.
that will leave you ENCHANTED
Tuscany without doubt is one of the loveliest regions in Italy, if not the world. It’s a cradle of art and culture, home to world famous cuisine and mesmerising landscapes. Its winding roads, rolling hills, serpentines of cypress trees and golden light will blow you away. Nothing else beats it. No wonder that for hundreds of years artists from all paths have docked here to let their creativity flow.
Tuscany, indeed, is an inspiring and picturesque region, yet bear in mind that it’s big. When deciding on where in Tuscany to go for your photoshoot, it’s best to zoom in and narrow down your choices.
The three main areas with stunning panoramas and 100% satisfaction guarantee are considered to be Val d’Orcia, Chianti and Crete Senesi.
BUT! I’ll add a secret bonus location just for you!
Keep reading!
location 1
VAL D’ORCIA
The land of Gladiator, golden hills, cypress roads and poetic light. Located in the centre of the region, this UNESCO heritage site draws millions of tourists every year. For a good reason, of course. With its stunning panorama and cobblestone villages, the valley is the pure essence of Tuscany. Pienza, Montepulciano, Montalcino are all here just a stone’s throw away from one another. The villages and the adjacent countryside are filled with wonderful spots for a photoshoot. The only tricky part about it, is picking the right places to avoid the crowds. No worries, though! An experienced photographer will know where to go and at what time to make the most of the location and the light. So trust the professional!
Latest works in Val d’Orcia
location 2
CHIANTI
Chianti gives its name to world-famous red wine, traded under a Black Rooster sign. It’s a landscape decorated with hundred-years-old olive groves, endless vineyards, honey-coloured stone farmhouses, dense forests, medieval rural churches, castles and villages. Greve in Chianti and Castellina in Chianti are the main hubs in the area, but it’s the countryside that draws the visitors.
If you dream of a vineyard photoshoot, then Chianti is definitely your destination. Bear in mind, however, that like the rest of living nature, vineyards change with seasons. In May you’ll find the vine hills green and saturated, in summer they’ll start turning a little yellow and in autumn the leaves will slowly change into a fusion of orange and red shades. Between November and March the vines are leafless, so plan your timing carefully, if colours are an important element for you.
Anything else you should be aware of? Private property! All the vineyards are private and if you dream of a photoshoot in Chianti, again, trust a local photographer who will know where to take you and at what time of the day, so that you’re able to squeeze the maximum out of your session!
Latest works in Chianti
location 3
CRETE SENESI
Also the area of Crete Senesi reflects the collective imagination about Tuscany. Situated south of Siena, just like Val d’Orcia, it’s home to hectares of hilly countryside, wheat fields, cypress and olive trees. What makes it stand out from the other Tuscan princesses, though, are its light grey clay slopes. They are very distinctive of this area and bring in mind a lunar landscape. Another trait of this lovely area is it’s silence and stillness. There are very few villages in the area and when you get off the main road, the only thing you hear is the wind dancing on the fields.
The main tourist bases in the area are Asciano, Buonconvento and Monteroni d’Arbia, but yet again, what you’re looking for are the romantic landscapes kissed by golden sunshine and they are in the countryside.
Since it’s less known than Val d’Orcia and Chianti, it requires a good knowledge of the area. It’s best if you trust your photographer with what, where and when to be sure that you take home stunning photos from your visit to this timeless location.
Latest works in Crete Senesi
BONUS LOCATION (psssst… keep it secret)
PRATOMAGNO
Here is my hidden treasure. Unlike anything else you can experience in Tuscany, Pratomagno seems more like a scenery copied and pasted from Scotland or New Zealand. It’s a mountain range in the eastern part of the region, bordering the Apennine ridge between Casentino and Valdarno. It hypnotises with it’s landscape and invites to explore the numerous paths that lead to its natural wonders.
Pratomagno is completely off the beaten track and known only to locals. Still, it’s equally breathtaking and unlike the other three locations, it’s very original and diverse. No, you won’t find cypress trees and winding roads here. Instead you’ll step into a magical world on the edge of a mountain with Tuscany spreading under your feet.
To get there, you need a local photographer, who will brief you in about what to wear, when to go and at where to meet. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can combine your photoshoot with trekking and walk the entire mountain ridge. It takes 4-5 hours there and back and makes for a fantastic full-day trip.
Latest works in Pratomagno
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