Private Professional Photoshot in Rome & Video

Rome is a fine city to remember, but it can be hard to get everyone in the same picture, especially when you are traveling as a couple or family. In this private two-hour session, photographer Sertac Mercan works with you at locations you choose, taking portraits in daylight or at night.

I like the private format, which gives you room to shape the shoot around your own plans, and the promise of 25 edited photos plus the originals. One thing to plan for: the images may take time to arrive. A customer described waiting almost a month and a half without an update, so ask about delivery timing before you book.

• Your locations, your session: You can suggest places, rather than join a fixed group route.
• A substantial set of images: The package includes 150 to 200 photos taken and 25 edited images with originals.
• Day or night photography: The photographer says he has lighting for both, so you can discuss the look you want.
• Two hours, just your group: The session is private, with English and Italian available.
• Video costs extra: It is not part of this package, so check the options if moving images matter to you.
• Ask about delivery: A past customer enjoyed the shoot but reported a long wait for the photos.

A Rome photoshoot built around your plans

This is not a standard sightseeing tour with a set sequence of stops. It is a private photography session, and you can create the locations with Sertac Mercan. That flexibility is the main point: you can plan around a proposal, a family portrait, a couple’s session, an event, or simply a set of photographs of yourself in Rome.

The experience lasts two hours. The available starting times depend on the date you select, so check availability before building the rest of your day around it. The description does not name a meeting point or promise a particular route. Before booking, contact the photographer to settle where you will meet and which locations you want to include.

That conversation matters. Rome has more photogenic corners than you can fit into two hours, and the best session is not necessarily the one that tries to cover the most ground. Choose a few places that mean something to you, or ask Sertac to help shape the route. The advertised option to choose locations gives you control, but it does not tell you which sites are included or whether travel between them is part of the session.

The format suits people who want portraits without turning the whole day into a photo production. You can be a couple, a family, or on your own. The photographer also offers proposal preparation and photography for events, though the exact arrangements for those occasions are not specified. If you are planning something with a set time or surprise element, discuss the details directly before you book.

Iconic Rome, with room to choose your own stops

A customer described being accompanied to Rome’s most iconic places, which suggests that well-known sights can feature in a session. But there is no fixed itinerary, named monument list, or guarantee that a particular landmark is included. Treat the iconic locations as a possibility to discuss, not as a set route that comes with the price.

That distinction is useful when you plan. If you want a particular backdrop, name it in advance and ask whether it fits into the two-hour window. If you would rather avoid a long checklist of famous spots, you can propose a smaller selection that gives you time to settle in and make several kinds of portraits at each place.

There is also a personal element to the location choice. A family may want a shared portrait and smaller combinations, while a couple may prefer photographs together. A solo visitor can use the time for portraits that are difficult to make well with a phone and a timer. Those are natural uses of the private format, not a promise of a specific shot list. Tell the photographer what matters to you so the session can be planned accordingly.

One customer mentioned riding a Vespa and called the activity fun. That detail may sound tempting, but it is not listed as a standard inclusion. Do not assume a Vespa ride is part of every booking. Ask whether it is available for your session, what it involves, and whether it changes the price or schedule.

Daylight, night lighting, and the look of your pictures

The photographer says he has lighting for both night and daylight photography. That gives you more flexibility than a session limited to one lighting condition, though it does not guarantee a particular time of day or a specific lighting setup. The booking page lists a two-hour duration and asks you to check available start times.

If you have a strong preference for night portraits, say so before choosing a time. The same goes for daylight. The right choice depends on the look you want, your schedule, and the available start times. The information provided does not specify which sites are best at particular hours or how much walking the session involves, so ask rather than assume.

Night photography is one of the more distinctive possibilities here. Rome’s evening light can make portraits feel different from standard daytime sightseeing pictures, and a photographer with lighting equipment can work beyond whatever light happens to be available. Still, the details are not set out: you are not told what equipment is used, how it is carried, or which locations are planned after dark. If those points matter to you, settle them with Sertac directly.

The basic promise is practical: you do not have to bring your own lighting or figure out the technical side. Your job is to show up ready to be photographed and communicate the style and locations you want. A little preparation helps. Think about whether you want posed portraits, more relaxed pictures, or a mix, then discuss that before the session.

What the photo package includes

The package includes 150 to 200 photos taken during the session, plus 25 edited photos with professional lighting and the originals. That is a useful distinction when comparing photography offers: you are not paying only for a short shoot and a handful of finished images. You are also promised a larger collection of captured photos.

The wording does not explain whether all 150 to 200 images are delivered as originals, or whether the originals refer specifically to the 25 edited photographs. It also does not state the delivery format or turnaround time. Ask for clarity on both points before you book, especially if you need the pictures by a certain date.

There is one clear boundary: video is not included in this package. It is available as a separate option, but the cost and exact video deliverables are not provided here. If you want a short film as well as still photography, compare the video option before checkout instead of expecting it to be added automatically.

The session also includes conversation, described as a pleasant part of the experience. That is a small detail, but it points to a more personal working relationship than a quick, impersonal camera service. You will spend two hours with the photographer, so it is sensible to discuss what makes you comfortable in front of the camera and what sort of pictures you hope to take home.

The photographer and the private-group advantage

Sertac Mercan is the named provider. He describes himself as a world photographer who has worked around the world, and offers the session in English and Italian. The experience is for your private group, not a shared group of unrelated customers.

Private matters most if you have a specific purpose. A proposal, family gathering, or personal milestone can call for a different pace and set of pictures from a standard portrait session. You can also choose locations, which gives you some say over how the two hours are used. Confirm the details of any special event in advance, since the general description does not spell out how proposal planning or event coverage works.

The small number of public ratings gives only a limited picture of consistency. The overall rating is 4 out of 5 from six ratings. The strongest positive notes concern the photographer’s work and the chance to visit iconic places; another customer enjoyed the activity and mentioned a Vespa. The practical caution is image delivery: one customer said the shoot itself was fun, then reported nearly six weeks without receiving the photographs or an update.

That concern deserves a direct question, not a guess. Before booking, ask when you should expect the edited images, how they will be delivered, and whom to contact if they are late. A good photo session is only half the value; you also need the finished files.

Is $146.14 per person good value?

At $146.14 per person, this is a premium way to get personal photographs in Rome, especially if you are traveling alone or as a couple and do not want to rely on passing strangers for pictures. The value depends on how much you care about the result. You are buying two hours with a private photographer and a defined set of images, rather than simply paying for a camera to be pointed at you.

The number of photographs is appealing: 150 to 200 taken, with 25 edited images and originals included. But the price is listed per person, and no group-price structure or extra charges are described. If you are booking as a family or group, check how the per-person rate applies to everyone in your party before committing.

Think about the alternatives. If a few casual phone pictures will do, this may be more than you need. If you want portraits for an anniversary, proposal, family record, or a personal visit, a private session can be a meaningful part of the trip. The location choice and the time set aside for your group are the main advantages over a quick, fixed-location portrait.

The key value question is whether the finished photographs justify the cost for you. Get the delivery schedule and image details clear first. If you also want video, include that additional option in your budget rather than treating it as part of the $146.14 package.

Practical details to settle before you book

The session is two hours, and start times vary with availability. It is a private group activity with English and Italian listed as the available languages. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the activity, and you can reserve now and pay later.

Before booking, make a short plan with the photographer. Confirm the meeting place, the locations you want, whether the session should focus on daylight or night photography, and how much walking or travel between places to expect. These details are not specified in the experience information, so they should not be left to chance.

Also confirm image delivery timing, exactly what counts as an original, and whether the 150 to 200 photos are all provided. If you are interested in a Vespa or video, ask whether either can be added and what it costs. Neither should be assumed to come with the basic package.

Should you book this Rome photoshoot?

Book it if you want private portraits with a photographer, value the freedom to choose locations, and are comfortable spending two hours on photographs rather than fitting in another sightseeing stop. It looks especially suited to couples, families, solo visitors, and people marking a special occasion. Night photography may also appeal if you want something beyond the usual daylight snapshots.

I would pause if you need a fixed itinerary, a guaranteed landmark list, video included, or a firm photo delivery date that has not been confirmed. The session itself has promising ingredients, and the positive comments focus on the photographer and the experience of visiting iconic spots. But the reported delay in receiving pictures is a real reason to clarify the post-shoot arrangements before paying.

If Sertac confirms the locations, deliverables, and timing in writing, the private format and 25 edited images may make this a worthwhile keepsake. If those answers remain vague, keep looking.

FAQ

How long is the photoshoot?

The session lasts two hours. Starting times depend on availability.

Is the photoshoot private?

Yes. It is for your private group.

Can I choose the locations?

The session allows you to create locations, so you can discuss your preferred spots with the photographer. No fixed route or list of included sites is specified.

Which languages are available?

The listed languages are English and Italian.

How many photos are included?

The package includes 150 to 200 photos taken during the session, plus 25 edited photos with originals. The exact scope of the originals is not further explained, so confirm that point before booking.

Is video included?

No. Video is not included in this package, but it is available as a separate option.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.