Even though Florence certainly still holds a great charm, it’s worth considering that the city has become increasingly crowded and also very hot in recent years, especially during the summer months.
Many years ago, when we first started working with couples and family photo sessions, we could easily spend up to three hours in the historic center of Florence without any particular issues. Today, however, in the summer, we basically only go there at sunrise, or we prefer to suggest alternative locations.
These alternatives can still work very well, but they are often better suited for people who have already spent some time living here or for those who are not necessarily focused on shooting in the most iconic spots, which is absolutely fine as well, in fact, even great!
For this reason, especially if you have already been to Florence before, we often recommend exploring the Tuscan countryside. The countryside of Tuscany offers many different settings, more peaceful environments, and often much better light for this kind of experience.
If you’d like, you can also find several examples of alternative locations on our blog. Feel free to reach out anytime; we’ll be happy to advise you based on your preferences.
