Santorini: Flying Dress Photoshoot & Pro Photographer Package

Summary

Feel weightless in Santorini’s light with a flying dress photo session guided by locals

You’ll slip into a dramatic flying dress with help from a local photographer and assistant, then pose above Santorini’s blue-and-white rooftops while they coax out your best side. The shoot is quick but playful — expect laughter and maybe a little stage fright before you see your images delivered later by email. It’s both surreal and unexpectedly grounding.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t actually think I’d pull off the whole “flying dress” thing — you know, those photos where the fabric seems to float forever? But standing on a sun-bleached terrace in Santorini, the wind off the caldera catching my dress just right, I suddenly got it. Our photographer (her name was Eleni) handed me bottled water and helped me wriggle into this deep blue gown that felt heavier than I expected. She fussed over every fold until it looked like something out of a movie. The assistant kept making jokes about “Greek goddesses don’t sweat,” which made me laugh (even though I definitely was).

Eleni had this way of making me forget there were people watching from nearby steps — she’d say things like, “Look at the sea, not at me!” and somehow it worked. The flying dress photoshoot in Santorini is quick (about 30 minutes), but honestly, time sort of blurs when you’re squinting into that white-blue glare. At one point, a little girl waved at me and shouted something in Greek — Eleni translated: “She says you look like a fairy.” Maybe she was just being nice. Or maybe that’s how you feel up there, with all that fabric swirling around your legs and the island behind you.

Afterwards, Eleni showed me some unedited previews on her camera — I looked both awkward and oddly regal? She promised all the previews would land in my inbox within two weeks so I could pick my favorites for editing. The wind still smelled faintly salty as we packed up. I kept thinking about how weirdly fun it was to do something so outside my comfort zone. If you’re even half-curious about these flying dress shoots, just go for it. You’ll probably laugh at yourself (I did), but you’ll also get these wild photos that don’t feel like anyone else’s.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Flying Dress photoshoot experience

• Finalize your booking
• Receive exclusive gown catalog
• Choose your flying dress
• Attend photoshoot in Santorini
• Photographer adjusts dress fit
• Receive unedited photos in 7-14 days
• Select favorite photos
• Receive edited photos within 25 days

Top questions

How long does the flying dress photoshoot take?

The shoot itself lasts about 30 minutes.

Are partners or children allowed to join the photoshoot?

Yes, children and partners can join at no extra cost.

What sizes are available for the flying dresses?

Dresses range from US 0-22 (XS-XXL) with various styles and colors.

How soon will I receive my photos after the shoot?

You’ll get unedited previews within 7-14 days; edited high-res photos arrive within 25 days.

Is bottled water provided during the session?

Yes, bottled water is included for participants.

Is this activity suitable for people with limited mobility?

No, travelers should have at least moderate physical fitness; not recommended for those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.

Do I get to choose my favorite photos for editing?

Yes, after receiving previews you select your favorites to be professionally edited.

What’s included

Your session includes one flying dress from their catalog (any style or color), creative guidance from your Santorini photographer, bottled water on site, an assistant who helps make the dress “fly,” all unedited preview images within two weeks, eight color-corrected images, three high-end retouched photos delivered by email within 25 days of your shoot, plus unlimited usage rights for every image you receive.