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Elegant couple photo shoot at Fisherman's Bastion with a professional Budapest photographe

FISHERMAN'S BASTION
PHOTO SHOOT

Introduction:

Fisherman's Bastion can be found on the Buda side of the city. It is by far the most popular and most Instagrammable photo spot in Budapest. Well, for a reason.

Background:

Built between 1895-1902 in Neo-Romanesque style to celebrate the 1000th birthday of the Hungarian state (a few other buildings and monuments were also built for the same reason ). Though it looks like a Castle, it was built purely to be a panoramic terrace, and to create nice surroundings for Matthias Church which is located right at the same spot. The "only" difference is that Matthias Church has been standing there since the 13th century(!).

The type of photography Fisherman's Bastion fits:

With such a stunning architecture and breathtaking views towards the Pest side of the city, Fisherman's Bastion is a fantastic location for any kind of photo shoots.

Best season for a photo shoot at this spot:

The Disney-like lookout tower with its 7 turrets is a perfect backdrop for your portraits throughout the whole year.

Best time during the day for a photo shoot at this spot:

I recommend to start early in the morning in order to catch the best available lights and to beat the crowds. Lights are fantastic shortly after sunrise on a sunny day. The latest recommended start time is 07:30AM. From around 08:30AM the area can get really crowded. Also after 09:00AM there is an entrance fee to visit the upper terrace.

Outfit recommendations:

It is mostly limestone everywhere, which means the area is not really colorful by itself. I recommend to wear colors in case you'd like to have colorful pictures from this spot. The limestone being too reflective on sunny days, I highly recommend to bring sunglasses to avoid having squinting eyes on the photos!

Outfit change possibilities at the Fisherman's Bastion area:

There is a public bathroom at the bastion which officially opens at 08:00AM. There is a small fee to use it, but please note that they accept cash only. Otherwise you can change outside in the street.

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