Andrea Matone photography studio

I contacted Andrea in regards to photographing my surprise proposal in Rome. He was very informative throughout the whole process and had excellent suggestions. His photos are top-notch and was able to guide us through poses and location choices. I would absolutely use him again next time im in Europe.

Thanks so much to Andrea (and his little helper) for making our surprise day so special! Andrea was very professional, went out of his way to accommodate us, provided amazing feedback and direction, and ensured we were always comfortable, while capturing all of our love and best moments in forever memories. So worth it!!! :)

I could not have chosen a more perfect photographer to capture our surprise engagement! In addition to being a consummate professional and amazing photographer, Andrea also scouted out some perfect locations. I was shocked that he was able to find an idyllic, quiet, and peaceful spot next to the Colosseum despite thousands of tourists nearby. Andrea's process made the whole experience a lot smoother and easier than I ever thought possible, and I would recommend him to anyone. If you are considering using a photographer to capture your special moments in Rome, then Andrea should be your first and only choice.

We were so lucky to have Andrea photograph our destination wedding. From the beginning, working with him was a pleasure. He is very professional, responsive, and transaction was hassle free. He showed up to the venue early and immediately engaged with the groom and the guests, seamlessly integrating with the guests and also capturing great moments of our day. His photos were a perfect combination of the setting, the small details (homemade gnocchi!) of our day, the candid moments with guests, and the more traditional poses of our wedding. Andrea has a wonderful way of framing his photos to capture the most of every moment, putting the sun or the light in the right spots around the person, using the archways of a door to anchor the shot, etc. The results were truly amazing and we couldn't be happier!

Working with Andrea was truly an incredible experience! Andrea captured our epic engagement in Rome in December 2022! We originally booked a “couples photoshoot” with Andrea for our vacation to Rome, Italy. However, I was able to contact Andrea in secret in order to make arrangements for this couples photoshoot to turn into a secret engagement photoshoot. Andrea was very discrete and was able to offer good ideas on secret hand signs/cues for us both to be ready for me to pop the big question. It was incredibly easy to communicate with Andrea to plan the photoshoot, despite a 6-hour time difference between the two of us. His photography skills were nothing short of amazing! He was able to make us completely comfortable during the photoshoot and was very helpful in offering suggestions for different poses to try. Andrea was able to help us decide on the perfect locations throughout Rome for our photos. We signed up for the private transportation with Stefano and Andrea. Stefano would drop us off right at our destination, and be ready to pick us up right at the perfect time to move to the next location. Not only was this transportation option incredibly convenient, but Stefano and Andrea were also able to make amazing food and sightseeing recommendations during the short trips. Our overall experience with Andrea was perfect for our engagement! We are currently thinking about going back to Italy for the wedding, in which case, Andrea will be the first photographer we reach out to again.A huge thank you to Andrea, Stefano, and their entire team for creating a one-of-kind experience!

Andrea did an incredible job, I would 1000% recommend!! They made the proposal so easy for me and were extremely professional, and everything went so smoothly and perfectly! Looking through the pictures now and they are all beautiful. This was worth every penny!

My fiance and I had our engagment photos with Andrea and we LOVED it. He was very professional and came with ideas for poses and placement.On our shoot day, there was a event going on at the Vatican. Andrea was able to smoothly choose a new location and I think the photos we took there are my favourite of the bunch.Turn around time for photos was one week, which was so fast, and they were in very high quality formats.

Andrea did a wonderful job with our engagement photos and video. He was professional and so helpful in the planning of the surprise proposal. We loved his photos! We highly recommend Andrea.

So I just returned from my trip to Italy where I proposed to my girlfriend using Andrea as a photographer. Andrea suggested a planned couple’s photoshoot ending with a surprise proposal which was an amazing idea that just allowed us to have fun and be completely free of stress. I could go on and on about how incredible Andrea was but to try to keep it short I will just say Andrea was absolutely unbelievable to work with in EVERY aspect and made our special moment more memorable than we could have ever imagined. Oh, and that isn’t even getting to the actual photos which also turned out better than I could’ve hoped for. I can honestly say that if you’re looking for a photographer I would highly recommend Andrea, you definitely won’t regret it! Andrea, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything you did, you were truly a blessing and we can’t thank you enough for creating/capturing such a perfect memory!-Alex & Mary

Andrea was absolutely amazing. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Andrea for a surprise proposal photoshoot in Positano. I had planned this proposal for about 2 years ago but was unable to due to the COVID-19 pandemic. From my initial inquiry with Andrea, he was nothing but professional, kind, honest and thorough. That's before even seeing his work, he is a super talented photographer and just an amazing, kind person.We started by setting up a phone conversation on whatsapp, which was convenient for international calls. From the first phone call, Andrea was super helpful and kind in helping me choose the best time and location for shooting. He was also very honest, as he gave me his professional opinion on the two locations I had considered: Positano and Ravello.Also, my fiance and I are both vaccinated but required a negative COVID test to gain entry to Italy. Andrea was extremely flexible with the schedule as we had to contend with COVID testing and also the weather. We remained in contact up to the moment before the surprise proposal.In terms of the actual shoot, Andrea was amazing. He had arrived at the location early and scouted the area to get the best photos. Andrea also did an amazing job at keeping the surprise a surprise. As I walked with my soon to be fiance toward the meeting point next to Spiaggia Grande, we acknowledged each other by rubbing our ears. My soon to be fiance had no idea. Once we had acknowledged each other, Andrea led me to the perfect location. He stopped intermittently to take photos, acting like a tourist, so that my fiance had no idea. Once we arrived at the perfect location on Spiaggia Grande, he again rubbed his ear, signaling that he was ready and I could propose. He captured the initial surprise photograph, which was amazing, then we acknowledged each other and the rest of the photoshoot was absolutely perfect. I've never been one to take photos of myself, so when Andrea had ideas of poses and locations, I was extremely happy.Also, Andrea brought his most trusted assistant, his 11 year old daughter, Matilde, who was amazing. For her age, she is extremely intelligent and kind. She is a wonderful reflection of Andrea.I had planned this proposal for a long time and it turned out exactly the way I had envisioned it. And for that, I can never thank Andrea and Matilde enough. He is simply the best and I would strongly recommend him to anyone for any photography needs. Not simply because of his artistic skills, but he is also a genuinely awesome person.