Aperture Tours
Aperture Tours
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Professional photography guided tours of Rome. Traverse the Seven Hills to capture the romance of the Eternal City with our photographer guides and demystify your camera settings while finding the best locations to shoot from.
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Neighborhood: San Giovanni
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- Lodi • 3 min walk
- Re di Roma • 8 min walk
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Mark D
United States14 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
The intended tour was street photography in Florence, but our main interest was more in "Big shots", so after some "downtown shots", we took a cab to Michelangelo Park to photograph the city from the other side of the River. They turned out great. The guide, Robbin Gheesling, was both knowledeable and accommodating.
Written November 7, 2024
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We're so glad the tour was tailored to your interests and that you captured some amazing shots of Florence. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed both the downtown and panoramic views. We hope to see you again for more photography adventures!
Written November 30, 2024
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Helene Cook
14 contributions
Oct 2019
For a passionate hobby-photographer like-me, doing a private tour with a local photographer that knows Rome's best photo spots turned out to be the right decision. A few days before my arrival, my tour guide, Emanuele Serraino, designed a special Rome photo tour for me based on the spots I was interested in and the weather and light conditions of the day of the tour. We also discussed in advance the camera gear that could be useful, and he even took extra gear with him in case I would need anything. Everything went perfectly well according to schedule, and my guide even stayed a few minutes longer than scheduled so that we could take a few more photos of the last spot. During the tour, Emanuele gave me a lot of useful tips for each spot and afterwards he took the time to have a look and review my photos. All in all, I was very satisfied with the tour and happy with my photos.
Written January 22, 2020
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Thank you for your kind words. I am happy to hear that you were very satisfied with your time with us in Rome. It is a delight to be able to show people not only our favourite parts of Rome but the best way to capture it as well.
Written May 3, 2020
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Rafal W
Warsaw, Poland23 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
Emanuele Serraino in Rome, Italy, excels as a photography guide. His guidance provides clear insights into camera settings, composition, and lighting principles. With practical examples and engaging exercises, he inspires creativity across different skill levels. Emanuele’s accessible language ensures a smooth learning experience, and the well-organized structure of his guidance adds to its effectiveness. Overall, a highly recommended photography guide for those seeking both technical expertise and creative inspiration in the beautiful setting of Rome.
Written December 2, 2023
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Thank you for sharing such positive feedback about your experience with us in Rome! We're thrilled to hear that our photography guide's approach to teaching camera settings, composition, and lighting was both clear and inspiring. Ensuring that our guests, regardless of their skill level, find creativity and improve their photography skills in the stunning backdrop of Rome is what we strive for.
Written February 4, 2024
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mmaudino
SeaTac, Washington5 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
Emanuele was the perfect teacher for us novice but eager photographers! He was patient and kind with us as we grasped the concepts of manual digital photography while also teaching us the art of composition. The hours flew by as he shared his passion with us. He inspired us to continue honing our craft. Definitely recommend this tour activity when visiting Rome!
Written January 12, 2024
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Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found our photography tour both educational and inspiring. Our team is passionate about sharing the joys of photography and the beauty of composition with all our guests, no matter their skill level. It's fantastic to know that you felt encouraged to continue exploring the art of photography. We look forward to possibly welcoming you again in the future for another adventure. Thank you for recommending us to others visiting Rome!
Written February 4, 2024
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Nathan P
Dubai, United Arab Emirates8 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Great informative photography walking tour - Very interesting information not only about Rome, but also technical help and advice on getting the best shots as we walked around. Emanuele was a great guide and mentor - friendly and knowledgable.
Written April 30, 2024
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Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the informative photography walking tour and found the technical advice helpful. It's great to hear that you had a positive experience with Aperture Tours.
Written July 12, 2024
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Olga A
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Apr 2024 • Solo
Emanuele Serraino is very passionate about photography and an excellent instructor. He worked with me on capturing perspective in my photographs. He answered questions (even if they were off topic) demonstrated techniques using his camera. Unfortunately, it had been overcast for the majority of the tour, but the sun did make a brief appearance at sunset.
He spent over an extra hour past the scheduled 3 hours. We had walked a great distance from our starting point, and it was quite dark when our session ended.
I'm an older person, and he made sure that I got back safely to our starting
I would definitely recommend Emanuele both as an instructor and a photo guide.
He spent over an extra hour past the scheduled 3 hours. We had walked a great distance from our starting point, and it was quite dark when our session ended.
I'm an older person, and he made sure that I got back safely to our starting
I would definitely recommend Emanuele both as an instructor and a photo guide.
Written April 26, 2024
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Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you had a valuable and enjoyable experience, despite the overcast weather. It's wonderful that you found the instruction on capturing perspective helpful.
Written July 12, 2024
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Kirk P
17 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Great tour with photography pro Emanuele! He knew Rome well, was aware of the light, when and where to take creative shots. Following the tour he shared ideas for more shots, researched times to capture sunset and where. Very personable! I would do this tour again!!
Written April 13, 2024
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Thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your tour and found the photography guidance valuable. It's great to hear that you appreciated the additional tips and ideas for capturing beautiful shots in Rome.
Written July 12, 2024
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Ali G
3 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
This was my second time using Aperture tours and like last time, I had an amazing time. Emanuele was wonderful and had very unique compositions that I would not have thought about. I did Rome at Dawn and the Rome Extended tour and saw many sites. I can’t wait for my next tour with Aperture Tours in Florence!
Written March 21, 2024
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Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had another amazing experience with Aperture Tours. It's wonderful that Emanuele's unique compositions enhanced your visit to Rome. We look forward to seeing you on your next tour in Florence!
Written July 12, 2024
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caroline
8 contributions
Jan 2025 • Solo
I have taken photo lessons with Aperture tours all over Europe, and I can easily say that Emanuele was the best teacher I have worked with. He went above and beyond to find the best shots, and worked patiently with me as an iPhone user. He even stayed 30 minutes after the lesson to shoot the Trevi fountain at night. The next day, Emanuele provided me with additional tips to shoot the sunset from the ideal spot. I highly recommend this tour for experts and hobbyists alike.
Written January 12, 2025
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience and found our team’s guidance helpful, especially with tailored tips for iPhone photography. It’s wonderful that you captured such iconic moments and received additional insights to make the most of your visit. We look forward to helping you create more amazing photos in the future!
Written January 13, 2025
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Gladys S
4 contributions
Emanuele was a delight to shoot with in Rome. I wanted to focus on composition and Emanuele delivered! I am grateful for the experience and was very pleased with my images. Thank you Aperture Tours.
Written November 13, 2024
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We're so glad you enjoyed your time in Rome and that the focus on composition helped you create images you’re pleased with.
Written November 30, 2024
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