SUZANNE McFAYDEN

ROMAN HOLIDAY / A DAY IN ROME

Concept & Story

It’s midday in Rome.

The air is heavy, but not oppressive — it carries the scent of sun-warmed stone, espresso, and worn leather. A Vespa cuts through the street, trailing echoes and heat. Laughter spills from an open window. A shutter clicks shut. Church bells ring, not for ceremony, just to remind you where you are.

You walk. Not to arrive, but to see… to admire....

A balcony with white linens swaying. A cat asleep on a sunlit ledge. Market stalls with season fruits stacked like sculpture.

Here, beauty is not polished. It's baked in, broken in, sun-faded and effortless. A doorway. A shadow. A column half-lost to time. Style isn’t worn — it’s lived. It seeps into the pace of the day.

And when the light begins to shift, everything turns gold — not metaphorical gold, but actual, tangible, burnished light that coats the city like memory. People gather. No one speaks of work. The moment is the point.

This isn’t a story about transformation.
It’s a story about belonging, even just for a day.
Because in Rome, one day is enough to feel like forever.

MOOD BOARD

Spontaneity not included. Please refer to the moodboard for all approved emotions.

MOOD

  • HIGH FASHION

  • FEMININE

  • BOLD

  • IMPACTFUL

MOOD

  • STATEMENT

  • MANERGY

  • IMPORTANT

  • POSH

🎨 Visual Tone:

  • Classic cinema meets modern fashion.

  • Soft golden light, rich textures, ancient stone, moments of solitude and confidence.

  • Espresso cups, sun hats, cobblestones, airy dresses, bold heels.

DAY 1 – “La Dolce Vita” at the Spanish Steps + Via Margutta

  • Wardrobe Suggestion: The chartreuse feather-cuff dress .

  • Locations:

    • Spanish Steps (early morning to avoid tourists).

    • Via Margutta – quiet, cobblestoned, ivy-covered street.

  • Mood: Glamorous 1960s Italian cinema vibe, think La Dolce Vita.

  • Props/Suggestions: Gelato cone, oversized sunglasses, street vintage car background (optional).

  • Lighting: Golden hour or Sunrise for soft shadows.

  • Pose Ideas: Elegant standing or seated on steps, walking shots.

📍ROME PHOTOSHOOT ITINERARY

LOCATION VISUALS

  • COLLOSEUM

  • MARGUTTA

  • SPANISH STEPS

  • TRASTEVERE

  • FONTANA

DAY 2 – “Goddess at the Roman Forum” + Colosseum

  • Wardrobe Suggestion: The pleated, flowy white dress.

  • Locations:

    • Roman Forum ruins (early or late afternoon).

    • Palatine Hill gardens for more private shots.

  • Mood: Ethereal, powerful.

  • Pose Ideas: Flowing movement, wind in dress, statuesque silhouettes.

DAY 3 – “Chic Rebel” in Trastevere + Giardino degli Aranci

  • Wardrobe Suggestion: Sheer blouse + fringe pants outfit.

  • Locations:

    • Trastevere streets, colorful walls, ivy, rustic charm.

    • Ponte Sisto for bridge shots.

  • Mood: Cool, artsy, editorial with contrast between soft blouse and gritty streets.

  • Lighting: Afternoon sun or twilight.

  • Pose Ideas: Urban walk shots, playful candids, leaning against textured walls.

DAY 4 – “Lines” (Piazza del Campidoglio + Capitoline Hill)

Start in the morning (8:00–9:00 AM) for clean light and minimal crowds, or golden hour for dramatic contrast.

Outfit: Navy denim set + leopard heels.

Optional Addition: Sunglasses or structured bag for added edge and modern polish.

Mood: Confident, composed, architectural.
Strong lines, timeless elegance, quiet power against classic Roman geometry.