Colosseum · Imperial Forum

Colosseum Photoshoot in Rome

Not the postcard from the metro exit. A private session at sunrise or sunset — the Colosseum from Via Cavour, then a kilometre of columns, brick arches and umbrella pines along the Forum.

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A bride in front of the Colosseum, her dress caught by the wind
Meeting point
Via Cavour
Light
Sunrise or sunset
Length
60 to 120 minutes
For
Couples, solo travellers, proposals, families

The route

The Colosseum, and what stands behind it.

Most people photograph the Colosseum at midday, from the metro exit, shoulder to shoulder. A few minutes up Via Cavour it stops being a crowd and becomes a backdrop.

Then the Imperial Forum — nearly a kilometre of ruins that most visitors only glance at from the road. The Basilica of Maxentius, the pines, the early light coming in low and sideways. Room for a couple, a proposal, or a whole family.

A couple sitting in the grass with the Colosseum behind them A family together in front of the Colosseum

Timing

Your time is set by the sun, not by a timetable.

Sunrise in Rome moves by more than two hours between June and December. So there are no fixed slots — your session is built around the real sun on your date.

Sunrise

Starts at the first quarter-hour after the sun clears the horizon. A 90-minute session in mid-June: 05:45 – 07:15.

Sunset

Ends at the last quarter-hour before the sun goes down. A 90-minute session in mid-September: 17:45 – 19:15.

A couple sitting on a wall above the Imperial ForumA couple under the Arch of Septimius SeverusA family on a bench above the Forum at sunsetA bride among the columns at sunsetA family under the Arch of Septimius SeverusA couple on a terrace above Rome at sunset

Sessions and prices

60 minutes

€400

At least 50 edited photos · Colosseum and one stop on the Forum

Book 60 minutes

90 minutes · most chosen

€550

At least 75 edited photos · Colosseum and the Imperial Forum

Book 90 minutes

120 minutes

€700

At least 100 edited photos · Colosseum, Forum and the Campidoglio terrace

Book 120 minutes

High-resolution online gallery within 72 hours · 50% deposit holds your date, balance the week before.

In their words.

“Roberta is absolutely fantastic – a true professional, she not only knew Rome’s most breathtaking spots for a fantastic photo, she was so much fun and made the whole experience easy and free of stress. I could not recommend her more!”
“We had an incredible experience with Roberta as our photographer. It was rainy during our shoot and she didn’t let that stop the quality of the photos or the shoot. She was a champ! Our engagement photos turned out amazing and we couldn’t be happier. Communication from the start to finish was flawless and we would recommend her to everyone!”
“Roberta is a magician! My husband and I visited Italy for vacation and wanted to do a small photoshoot just because and the photos turned out BEYOND AMAZING! We have done quite a few photoshoots over the years but these photos are def some of my favorite ever! In addition to the great work, Roberta is very kind and was super easy to deal with (flexibility in booking dates, very responsive, quick turnaround time, etc.).”

Questions people ask

Where do we meet for a Colosseum photoshoot?

On Via Cavour, a few minutes above the Colosseum. I send the exact spot with your confirmed start time.

Do we need tickets for the Colosseum?

No. I never go inside — the whole session is outside: the Colosseum, the Forum seen from the streets around it, the terraces. No tickets, no queues.

Sunrise or sunset at the Colosseum?

Both work. Sunrise for empty streets and low light across the Forum. Sunset for warmth on the brick and the Campidoglio at golden hour — with more people around.

Is the Colosseum route good for families?

Yes — it is the most open of the routes, with space to walk, sit on the old walls and let children move. 60 or 90 minutes is usually right for kids.

Can you photograph the proposal itself?

Yes. We plan it together beforehand — where to stand, where I wait, how you’ll know I’m ready. Then the portraits continue while your hands are still shaking.

When do we receive the photos?

Your edited, high-resolution gallery arrives online within 72 hours.

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Two thousand years of stone. One hour that is only yours.

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