Santorini: Personal Vacation Photographer Tour & Custom Route

Summary

Capture real moments in Oia with a local photographer

You’ll wander Santorini’s iconic lanes with a local photographer who knows all the best angles—no awkward posing required. Expect candid moments in Oia or Imerovigli, your own custom route, and digital images you can actually be proud of. It’s less about stiff smiles and more about capturing how you really felt there.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I was kind of nervous about the whole “vacation photographer” thing in Santorini — it sounded fancy, and I’m usually the person hiding behind the camera, not in front of it. But when we met Eleni in Oia, she just grinned and said, “Don’t worry, you’ll forget I’m here.” And weirdly enough, after five minutes of walking those blue-and-white lanes (and dodging a cat or two), she was right. The air smelled like warm stone and sunscreen. My partner tried to fix my hair before every shot. Eleni just laughed and told us to keep moving.

The tour isn’t some rigid photo shoot — it’s more like wandering with a friend who happens to know exactly where the light hits best on those white walls. She suggested we start near Imerovigli because it’s quieter early on (she was right — fewer crowds, just this old man sweeping his stoop and humming). Then we wound our way toward Oia for that postcard view. I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed; at one point Eleni asked us to walk up a hill while she snapped from behind. The sun was sharp but there was this salty breeze off the caldera that made me want to stay there all afternoon.

We got our images later through an online gallery — honestly, seeing them felt strange at first (do I really stand like that?), but now they’re some of my favorite reminders of Santorini. The little details: my partner squinting at the light, the way my dress caught the wind. You know how sometimes you wish someone else could see what you felt in a place? That’s what this day trip with a Santorini vacation photographer ended up giving us. Still makes me smile thinking about it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Photography tour in Santorini locations

• Visit Imerovigli for photos
• Photograph in Oia village

Top questions

How do I book a personal vacation photographer tour in Santorini?

You book online; after booking, the company contacts you within 48 hours to organize your custom route and details by email.

Which locations are included on the Santorini photography tour?

Oia and Imerovigli are main options; other locations can be discussed once you book.

Are children or strollers allowed on this Santorini photo tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller during the tour.

Do I get digital copies of my Santorini photos?

Yes, all images are made available for digital download via an online gallery.

Is public transportation nearby for this photography tour?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to meeting points in Santorini.

What’s included

Your day includes a professional vacation photographer based in Santorini who’ll guide you along a custom route tailored to your group’s needs—think Oia or Imerovigli as starting points—plus digital downloads of your images through an online gallery after your session.