Santorini: Flying Dress Photoshoot with Pro Photographer

Santorini flying dress shoot with local photographer & creative help

You’ll step into a dramatic flying dress for your Santorini photoshoot with a local photographer and assistant who make you feel at ease, even if you’re awkward at first. Choose your favorite gown ahead of time, get creative guidance during your session, and receive both unedited and retouched digital images after. There’s laughter, a bit of chaos, and moments where you’ll genuinely feel transformed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Flying Dress photoshoot experience

• Complete your booking
• Receive gown catalog
• Choose your dress
• Attend photoshoot in Santorini
• Photographer adjusts dress
• Receive unedited photos within 14 days
• Receive edited photos in 15-25 days

The experience

I almost tripped over my own flip-flop on the steps in Oia, not the glamorous start I’d pictured for a flying dress photoshoot in Santorini. Our photographer, Yannis, just grinned and handed me this bright red gown that looked straight out of some movie. He’d brought it in a big garment bag (I was nervous about the fit, but he did all these quick adjustments right there on the street). The wind was already picking up, which I thought would ruin everything, but apparently that’s exactly what you want for these photos. Who knew?

There was this woman named Eleni who helped toss the dress so it would catch the breeze just right. She kept saying “again!” and we’d all laugh because sometimes the fabric just flopped down like a tired flag. At one point I could smell someone’s morning coffee drifting over from a nearby café: totally normal life happening while I’m standing there pretending to be some kind of goddess against those white walls. The sun felt sharp on my shoulders, but honestly, I stopped caring about anything except not blinking at the wrong time.

Afterward, Yannis showed me a few shots on his camera and I actually gasped. I didn’t expect to look like that. He said they’d send all the unedited photos in about two weeks so I could pick my favorites for retouching (which takes another week or two). It’s funny how you can feel both ridiculous and weirdly powerful at the same time. Maybe that’s just what happens here. Even now, every time I see those blue domes online, I remember how my dress snapped in the wind and Eleni cheered like we’d won something.

What’s included

Your session includes a couture flying dress (any style or size), personal fitting by your photographer on location in Santorini, creative guidance throughout your hour-long shoot with an assistant helping make the fabric fly just right, bottled water when you need it most, all web-resolution images delivered within two weeks so you can choose your favorites for professional retouching (up to six fully edited plus fifteen color-corrected), plus photo backup for peace of mind if you lose them later.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (15 to 60 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How do I choose my flying dress for the Santorini photoshoot?

After booking, you'll get a catalog of gowns to choose from in different styles, colors, and sizes (US 0-20).

Is anyone allowed to join me during the Santorini flying dress shoot?

The package is for one lady or girl but children and partners can join at no extra cost.

How long does it take to get my edited photos?

You’ll receive unedited web-resolution images within 14 days. Edited high-res versions arrive within 15-25 days.

What is included in the Santorini flying dress photoshoot?

The experience includes one gown from their catalog, personal assistance during the shoot, bottled water, creative guidance, digital delivery of images (both unedited and retouched), and photo backup for one year.

Do I need to bring anything special for the shoot?

No need to bring your own dress. Everything is provided including fitting adjustments on site.