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Before you meet us at the Duomo
How to prepare for your photoshoot in Milan
Light, places, outfits and posing: what our clients ask most, answered in eight pages.
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Most people who book us have never had a photoshoot
That is normal, and it is exactly why we wrote this. You do not need to know how to pose or which corner of Milan looks best at nine in the morning. That is our job. This guide covers the few things that help on your side, so the hour goes to photos, not to decisions.
- 01When to shoot3
- 02Where to shoot4
- 03What to wear5
- 04Hair, makeup and a gown6
- 05How to pose when you don’t know how7
- 06On the day, and after8
Tell us when you’re in Milan, and we reply within a day. The day before, you get a plan in your chat: meeting point, route, the hour with the best light and what to wear. We speak English, Italiano, Русский and Українська.
When to shoot
The light decides more than the camera
Our favourite. Piazza del Duomo is still quiet, the light is soft and the Galleria is almost empty. Worth the early alarm.
Warm, golden light on the marble. More people around, so we work with angles and side streets.
Hard sun on the square. We move into the Galleria and the arcades, where the light is even.
Not a reason to cancel. The Galleria and the arcades keep you dry, and wet marble reflects beautifully.
Tell us your days in Milan, not a time. We suggest the exact hour for your day when we plan the route.
Where to shoot
Milan in one hour, or in three
30 min
One spot, usually the Duomo. Right for a short stop or little ones.
1 hour
The Duomo and the Galleria, or one area you choose. Our most booked session.
2 hours
Add Brera’s courtyards or Castello Sforzesco, and time for a second look.
3 hours
Three areas, or your hotel plus the city: the full story of your trip.
Como is an hour from Milan by train. We photograph the lakefront, Tremezzo and Villa del Balbianello from a boat. The boat is booked separately; we plan the route and the timing with you.
What to wear
Colours that work against the marble
Milan’s stone is cream and grey, so solid colours and clean lines stand out. These always photograph well:
Yes
- Solid colours and classic cuts
- Flowing dresses and skirts: movement looks great in photos
- Couples: coordinate, don’t match
- A second look if you book two hours or more
- Comfortable shoes for walking, the pretty pair in your bag
Better not
- Big logos and slogans
- Neon colours and busy small prints
- Brand-new shoes you haven’t walked in
Hair, makeup and a gown
Arrive ready, or let us help
You can come exactly as you are. If you want a little more, add any of these when you book, and we arrange it for the morning of your session.
We book the best artist free on your date, and your look is done before the session starts.
A gown from our collection, brought to your location, with help on set.
Doing it yourself?
- Keep makeup a touch stronger than everyday: the camera softens it
- Matte skin photographs better than shine; bring blotting paper
- Hair: a little texture holds better in the wind than a fresh blow-dry
- Nails and hands show in close-ups, especially with a ring
One hour, one gown and 50–60 edited photos from €400. Two or three gowns with longer sessions.
How to pose when you don’t know how
You bring yourselves. We bring the prompts.
Nobody is asked to “just be natural”. We tell you where to stand, where to look and what to do with your hands. By the second spot most people forget the camera. A few of the prompts we use:
Walk and talk
Walk towards us slowly and talk about anything. The movement looks relaxed in every frame.
Look at each other
Not at the camera. The best photos happen a second after you stop posing.
Busy hands
Hold a coat, a bag, a coffee or each other. Empty hands are what make people feel stiff.
Laugh first
We will make you laugh on purpose. The photo right after the laugh is usually the keeper.
Forehead touch
Close your eyes and lean in. It works for couples and for a parent with a child.
Stand still for the Duomo
One calm, still frame with the cathedral behind you: the photo your family will ask for.
“Neither of us knows how to pose, but she guided us throughout the entire shoot and made everything feel so natural and effortless.”
Google review · engagement photos in MilanPlan around naps and snacks. Short sessions work best with little ones.
Keep it secret, agree a signal with us, and we stay hidden until you kneel.
We carry your bag between shots, so you can focus on the moment.
On the day, and after
A short checklist for the morning
- Check the plan we sent the day before: meeting point and time
- Arrive ten minutes early, so the first minutes aren’t rushed
- Phone charged, WhatsApp on, in case we need to find you
- A small bag we can hold between shots
- Water, a comb, lip balm and blotting paper
- Your second look, if you booked two hours or more
- The ring, the flowers, the prosecco: anything with a story
After the shoot
- Your edited gallery arrives within one week, in a private online gallery
- A short behind-the-scenes video of your photoshoot comes with it, as our gift
- In a hurry? Express delivery in 24 to 48 hours is €100
- Download everything in full resolution and keep a backup; the gallery is not permanent storage
- Personal and social media use of every photo is included
Ready when you are
Tell us about your trip, we’ll plan the rest
Photoshoots in Milan from €150 for 30 minutes, Essential one hour €300, on Lake Como from €400. Proposals €300. Weddings on request.