Sometimes, you have to get over your social anxiety and ask a random couple in Italy to model for you. I mean, with such a stunning backdrop, how can you resist? That's the brief story, anyway, of how this magical couple session came to be. While I was solo-traveling through Europe this past summer, I was taking a break from my photography business and focusing on my travels. Of course, I bring my camera everywhere when I travel... but I wasn't doing any real photoshoots, just photographing the beautiful world around me. But as an engagement photographer, sometimes you just wish you could airdrop a couple into the scene in front of you. Thankfully, I spotted a sweet couple as I was exploring this convent in Siena, Italy and asked them if I could take some photos of them. Ali and Safi were so kind, spoke English, and said yes. It has always been my dream to be a traveling photographer and get paid to photograph people and couples around the world. It truly felt like this was a taste of just that... and it tastes amazing.

Couple embracing near stone tower entrance with terracotta pots and climbing vines.
Black and white photo of couple in historic courtyard with arched colonnade.
Backlit couple embracing in atmospheric corridor with sun rays creating dramatic lighting.
A joyful couple shares a tender moment in front of historic Italian architecture.
Sunlit couple embracing in romantic Mediterranean courtyard with beautiful architecture.
A romantic couple shares an intimate moment while holding a camera in warm sunset lighting.
Romantic couple embraces under arched colonnade walkway with stone pillars and warm lighting.
A couple poses for a black and white photo in front of a historic building with a bell tower.
A romantic couple shares an intimate moment against a rustic brick wall in warm lighting.
A romantic black and white portrait of a couple against a stone pillar.
Sunset photo of couple embracing by ancient stone fountain in Italian courtyard.
A couple strolls together on cobblestone streets near historic architecture.
Romantic couple sharing a tender moment under arched colonnade in warm lighting.
Loving couple embracing in a courtyard with rustic stone arches and potted plants.
Couple sharing a moment in a sun-lit Italian style courtyard with arched columns.