Top Emilia-Romagna Photography Tours

I booked with Francesco as I wanted to see more of the agricultural region outside of Bologna itself, from a local who knew the area well. Francesco did not disappoint. We visited mediaeval villages, vineyards and ravines, and sunflower fields. He is able to share stunning locations he has personally discovered, precisely when the light is best.He is a great photographer, but also great company. Francesco shared knowledge of the local food, history, and personal experiences from Bologna. Even if you are only slightly interested in photography, this is a great way to see what the region is about outside of the city itself. Highly recommend.Also, make sure you ask to visit his favourite gelato place.

Fabiola was informative and personable and we had a very good tour of some of the main features of Bologna

Highly recommend workshops with Francesco. Excellent experience. He's extremely knowledgeable about the area and where/when to get the best light. Also flexible with timing. Hope to do another workshop with him in the future.

With Fabiola I explored some of the main places of the city, discovering its history and appreciating the everyday life in which they are immersed; preserving fragments of it.

We had a wonderful afternoon with Francesco! He took us to so many amazing spots around the Bologna hills to photograph and we were blown away by the beauty and splendour of the area! He knew exactly where to go to get the perfect light for our photos. I am still learning the ins and outs of my camera and he was very patient while I got my shot! It was an awesome day all thanks to him!

We are 4 amateur photographers and had the pleasure to explore the region around Bologna with Francesco Fanti. He personally picked us up at the hotel in the city center and also brought us back. He chose the time frame so that we had great lighting moods and could also photograph a dreamlike sunset from a great vantage point. Francesco’s passion for photography and in-depth knowledge of the region made the tour unforgettable. We recommend Francesco and its tours to anyone looking for an authentic and visually impressive experience. 5 stars!

Fabiola was amazing - she was so Accommodating and I thoroughly enjoyed my session with her. She is very knowledgeable and aspirational, I wish her all the best 😊

I highly recommend Fabiola to anyone who wants a special memory of their trip to Bologna. Thanks to her, my stay became unforgettable. We made together some wonderful shots that I will keep forever as a symbol of this wonderful experience.

Francesco took us to a number of different locations in the "Ravines" area between Bologna and Brisighella. His knowledge of the area allowed us to go to places the "average tourist" could never find. The locations offered various compositional possibilities. Finally, at our next to last spot, the clouds parted and allowed beautiful sunlight to shine on the scene. Incredibly, a mix of fog and light danced in the valley below making for a "life list" photo experience. The sunset provided an array of colors as it reflected off the clouds above. Lastly, a distant night view of San Luca under artificial lighting.

I visited Bologna alone and the experience with Fabiola was super enjoyable! His preparation, combined with his helpfulness and kindness, meant that the day I could make the most of it! Thanks again 😀

Had such a lovely experience! The photos are beautiful — natural, bright, and full of life. You can tell she puts heart into her work.

We had a great time With Fabiola, fantastic and competent girl, highly recommended, she made us beautiful photos. A beautiful experience

Fabiola is a dedicated photographer who is very flexible and open to experimenting the photoshoot style with you. The one hour shoot does not take you to many places but would be just sufficient for you to bring with you treasured memories of Bologna's finest attractions. I recommend this experience greatly if you would like a fuss free wonderful experience of a personalised photot shoot session.

My wife and I absolutely loved our photo tour with Fabiola. She was warm, professional, and knew exactly where to take us for the best shots. In just one hour, we visited several beautiful spots and felt like we were truly experiencing the heart of Bologna not just posing for pictures.The photos turned out better than we ever expected natural, joyful, and full of life. It was the perfect way to capture our anniversary trip. Don’t miss this experience if you’re in town!

Francesco Fanti provides an incredibly good photography experience in Bologna and environs. We write this as serious amateur to semi-professional photographers with well over 40 years experience. Francesco knows the area and took us places we'd never know to go on own. Our time together was totally about us. He made sure the places he took us worked for us. He was patient with us as we worked the scene. He was very accommodating of our needs.Francesco is very knowledgeable about photography which would enable him to help beginners who are looking for more than the typical tourist snap shots. We was able to help us with setting up for a very contrasty shot.We make a practice of hiring photographers like him in cities that we do not know. We found Francesco to be among the best of the local photographers we've hired. We highly recommend him for anyone who wants to bring home good photographs from their vacation. He has a keen eye for what would make a good photograph and the technical knowledge to make the photograph come to life. Francesco provides an incredible value for his fee.

Doing a photo tour with Fabiola was one of the best parts of my trip! She made me feel totally at ease, guided me through beautiful corners of Bologna, and captured natural, candid photos that I absolutely love.The experience was relaxed, fun, and full of great local tips. I left with amazing memories—and stunning pictures to match!