Capturing Italian Coast Pictures With Lukas Griffin

It’s true what they say, nothing quite captures the heart quite like the Amalfi Coast. Italy's Amalfi Coast is beautiful 50-kilometer stretch of Italian coastline, surging along the southern edge of Italy’s Sorrentine Peninsula. The sheer cliffs and a rugged shoreline make this location a hugely popular destination within the Campania region.  

With its astonishing landscapes, eye-catching buildings and compactly hidden beaches, it is easy to understand why Amalfi has won the hearts of so many and while there’s something to say for the region’s limoncello and lemon-themed arts and crafts, the but the best way to uncover the delights of Amalfi for yourself, would be through the eye of Italian Coast pictures. 

Italy's Amalfi Coast is home to an endless array of photographic opportunities which those of all skill levels can capture so, no matter whether you are a novice or a professional, you too will be able to capture Amalfi’s beauty and all its wonderful colors. 

So, within this article, you will discover my insight into Italy's Amalfi Coast, which will enable you to uncover the stellar spots of Amalfi. I imagine this to come in very useful when you are capturing your own collection of Italian Coast pictures. 

Positano - Positano is a must-visit destination, located just along Italy's Amalfi Coast. This cliffside village is well known for its colorful pastel architecture, bespoke boutiques, quaint cafes and small-scale beaches. 

This particular spot is frequently captured on camera. In fact, images captured in Amalfi which are then shared on social media are usually taken at Positano. This village is so picturesque that it would seem like every photo of this town could be on a postcard.  

As this is a destination which has been captured many times before, it is important to think about the mood you’re wanting to create within your collection of Italian Coast pictures. Is vibrancy the key? If you’re hoping to capture vibrant images of Italy's Amalfi Coast, then I would suggest taking pictures early in the day in order to avoid the harsh afternoon lighting.

However, if the idea of a hazy and romantically lit image is more to your liking, I would counter-suggest planning your shoot much closer to sunset. For more information on this destination, please visit positano.com 

 Capri - Another hotspot to factor in for your Italian Coast pictures is a little island in the Bay of Naples known as Capri. This destination is very different from the previously mentioned Positano village as the island has an extremely rugged landscape, complete with mountains and grottos that contain secret beaches hidden inside. 

One of the most famous spots within Capri is none other than the Blue Grotto, which is a dark, cave-like beach. It is also a place where the sunlight can be seen shining through the underwater cave. This gives the water a luminous blue color, just perfect for adding onto your list of hot spots to hit within Italy's Amalfi Coast. 

This island itself is also home to extravagant hotels and boutiques, which draw in visitors by yacht who wish to have an upscale vacation and experience of Amalfi’s offerings. Capri boasts so much diversity for Italian Coast pictures to be taken, which means that photographic opportunities will be far from few. 

If the glitz and the expenditure is not quite what you’re hoping to capture on camera, Capri is still the place to be as both high-end tourist and the off-of- the-beaten-path traveler aesthetics can be achieved within your imagery at this location. For more information on this destination, please visit capri.com. 

Villa Rufolo - 

Alternatively, if wandering among the charming Italian buildings and beautiful flowers sounds like your cup of tea, then Villa Rufolo just might be the place to go! This garden lies above the main square in Ravello, and it’s a gem of a find. With its stunning views of the Mediterranean, alongside being home to rows upon rows of exotic flowers, Villa Rufolo is considered to be the cultural center of Italy's Amalfi Coast. 

For a small fee, you could stroll through the villa and learn about the town’s history, all while taking in the beautiful gardens and sights. When taking Italian Coast pictures within this spot, I would suggest taking a shot from above the garden, so you can see both the flowers and the sea in the same frame. For more information on this destination, please visit villarufolo.com. 

So, that concludes my guide to capturing Italian Coast pictures. I hope that you have found this article useful from a photography standpoint. In the future I will return to the Amalfi Coast and expand my collection of Italian Coast pictures.

If you’d like to keep up to date, feel free to visit my Instagram page @lukasgriffin for further examples of my photography work. 

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All photos used within this article are courtesy of Lukas Griffin.

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