A secret proposal at Villa Borghese that went completely off script… and turned into a set of beautiful, romantic photos.

At first, it really looked like everything was going to go wrong. In another article I wrote about the common problems that can come up during secret proposals (read here), and this one seemed to have them all!

The client, maybe overwhelmed by the moment, didn’t follow the plan and walked right past the spot we had agreed on — without proposing. I had to chase him like a ninja, trying not to get noticed.

To make it even more fun, their outfits were the classic “tourist in Rome” style: casual and simple. But honestly, that gave the photos an even more natural vibe.

And as always, everything worked out perfectly in the end. When I finally revealed myself for the actual photoshoot, they relaxed, played, laughed, and had a great time. The result? Beautiful, romantic, and spontaneous photos — with Villa Borghese as the perfect backdrop.

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Andrea Di Somma

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