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A couples session here is barefoot: granite, shallow turquoise water, and the walk between two beaches while the light goes long.
Couples Photographer in Sardinia & the Costa Smeralda
A couples session here is barefoot: granite, shallow turquoise water, and the walk between two beaches while the light goes long.
About Sardinia & the Costa Smeralda
The north-east is the postcard: Porto Cervo and the Costa Smeralda, where the granite is round and rose-coloured and the sea goes from jade to deep blue in a few metres. The most photographed beaches — Spiaggia del Principe, Capriccioli, Liscia Ruja — are twenty minutes apart by car, and the Maddalena archipelago is a short crossing away; that is where the best frames come from, so a skippered boat is something to plan rather than improvise. On the east coast, Cala Goloritzé and the Golfo di Orosei are reached by boat or by a long walk down, and the cove is protected — summer numbers are capped, so check before you build a shoot around it. On the other side of the island, Alghero adds a Catalan old town of sea walls and honey-coloured stone that is at its best at sunset. June and September are the seasons: July and August are hot, and the famous beaches are full from ten in the morning. Sunrise on the Costa Smeralda is the quiet hour — nobody on the sand, and the granite properly pink.
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Top Photo Spots in Sardinia & the Costa Smeralda
The most photogenic locations for your Sardinia & the Costa Smeralda photoshoot
Spiaggia del Principe
The Costa Smeralda in one frame: rounded pink granite, white sand and water that reads jade close in and deep blue further out.
Best time: Sunrise and the first hour after it; the last hour before sunset for warm rock
Ten minutes on foot from the road, no parking at the beach — allow for it. The beach is public, but bring nothing you would not carry back up the path.
Porto Cervo — the marina and the Piazzetta
Whitewashed arcades, bougainvillea and a harbour of large yachts — the built half of the Costa Smeralda, and the one that works in hard light.
Best time: Before nine for empty arcades; after seven in the evening for the lit village
The marina pontoons are private — the quay and the village are not. Ask before stepping onto a berth, and keep clear of crews working.
La Maddalena archipelago by boat
Granite islands with sand in every gap: Cala Coticcio, Spargi and Budelli — a day on the water and the only way to shoot the coves without a crowd.
Best time: The last three hours of daylight, when the granite warms and the day boats head back
Landing rules differ island by island and change — check before you promise a beach. Half a day with a skipper beats a scheduled ferry for a shoot.
Cala Goloritzé
A white pebble cove under a 140-metre limestone spire, at the foot of the Golfo di Orosei — boat in, or an hour of steep path down.
Best time: Morning, before the boats fill the anchorage; late afternoon light on the spire
Daily numbers are capped and there is an entry fee — check and book ahead. Boats anchor offshore, so anything you bring gets wet; the walk down is an hour and the walk back up is longer.
Alghero — the sea walls at sunset
A Catalan old town on a bastion above the water, with honey-coloured stone that takes the last light straight off the sea.
Best time: The hour before sunset on the bastions; after dark in the old town lanes
The bastions are the town's evening promenade — go early in the hour if you want them thin. The west-facing wall means backlight: expose for the faces, not the sea.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photoshoot in Sardinia cost?
Professional photoshoots in Sardinia start from €279. Packages vary by duration and the number of edited photos, from an hour on one Costa Smeralda beach to a longer session across two or three coves. A boat, if you want the coves that can only be reached by sea, is chartered separately — plan it with your photographer in advance.
What are the best photo spots in Sardinia?
On the Costa Smeralda: Spiaggia del Principe and Capriccioli for pink granite and clear water, Liscia Ruja for space, and the marina and piazzetta of Porto Cervo for something built rather than natural. The Maddalena archipelago is a boat trip worth a whole day. On the east coast, Cala Goloritzé and the Golfo di Orosei; in the north-west, the sea walls and old town of Alghero, with Capo Caccia at the end of the afternoon.
When is the best time for a photoshoot in Sardinia?
June and September: the sea is already warm, the light is long, and the beaches are not yet — or no longer — full. In July and August, book sunrise; the famous beaches fill from ten and the midday sun flattens the granite. Late afternoon works everywhere, and the west coast, Alghero included, is where the sun sets over the water.
Can we photograph on the beaches and coves of the Costa Smeralda?
The beaches are public and a small session on the sand is normally no problem — it is commercial set-ups, with lighting and a crew, that need permission, and some hotels own the access path rather than the beach itself, so ask first. The protected coves are the ones to check: Cala Goloritzé and parts of the Golfo di Orosei cap daily numbers in summer and are reached by boat or on foot, and the Maddalena archipelago is a national park with its own landing rules. Your photographer will know what the day needs.
How long is a typical couples photoshoot in Italy?
Most couples sessions last 60 to 90 minutes, which gives you enough time to visit 2-3 locations and capture a wide variety of natural, relaxed poses and candid moments together. During this time, your photographer will guide you through different backdrops — perhaps starting at a scenic viewpoint, moving to a charming side street, and finishing at a waterfront or garden. Longer 2-hour sessions are perfect for couples who want to explore more of a city. Book your session with Photo Italy and let us match you with the ideal photographer for your style.
What should we wear for a couples photoshoot?
The golden rule is to coordinate without matching — choose complementary colors and classic styles that reflect your personality. Solid colors and muted tones (navy, cream, sage, terracotta) photograph beautifully against Italy's warm-toned architecture and lush green landscapes. Avoid busy patterns, large logos, or neon colors that can distract from you as a couple. Comfortable shoes are essential, especially in Rome and Florence where cobblestone streets and hillside viewpoints are common. Bring a second outfit if you'd like variety — many couples change halfway through longer sessions. Your Photo Italy photographer will provide a personalized style guide based on your chosen location, season, and time of day.

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