You’ll step onto Cleopatra Beach with a local photographer guiding you through relaxed shots—change outfits if you feel like it, laugh at your own poses, then pick your favorite photos right after in a cozy office. Includes hotel pickup and digital copies sent instantly—leaving you with memories that feel real long after you’re home.
The first thing I noticed was the salt in the air — that mix of sunscreen, sea breeze, and something sweet from a nearby café. Our driver pulled up right outside our hotel in Alanya (didn’t expect that to be so smooth), and before I knew it, we were winding through town toward Cleopatra Beach. The sun wasn’t too harsh yet, but you could already hear kids laughing somewhere behind the palms. Our photographer met us at the garden, camera already in hand, grinning like he’d just seen an old friend. He asked if we wanted to start with hats or sunglasses — I panicked and picked both.
I’m not usually comfortable in front of a lens (my partner says I blink too much), but somehow this felt different. The guide kept things light — cracked a joke about my “fashion show” outfit changes (you can swap clothes up to three times if you want). The sand underfoot was warm but not burning, and when he asked us to walk along the shore for some candid shots, I forgot about posing altogether. There was this one moment where the light caught just right — honestly, I still think about that view over the water. It’s weird how quickly you relax when someone local is leading you around their favorite spots.
Afterwards, we followed him back to his office — nothing fancy, but it smelled faintly of coffee and there were sample prints pinned everywhere. We scrolled through all the photos on his computer (I may have groaned at my own awkward smile), picking out our ten favorites. If you want extras it’s €6 each — which sounded fair after seeing how many he took. He transferred them straight to our phones while we sat there chatting about Alanya’s best kebab stalls. So yeah, not what I expected from a “holiday photo shoot.” Felt more like hanging out with someone who knows exactly how to catch those small moments.
The photo shoot lasts about 1 hour at Cleopatra Beach and nearby gardens.
Yes, transfers from hotels near Alanya are included in the price.
You can change outfits up to three times during your session for different looks.
The price includes 10 high-quality digital photos; extra photos cost €6 each.
You select your favorites right after the session and receive them instantly on your phone.
Sunglasses, hats, bikinis or swimsuits are recommended as accessories for varied shots.
Yes, payment is cash only; there’s an ATM next to the office if needed.
Service animals are allowed at this activity.
Your experience includes private transfer from your hotel near Alanya straight to Cleopatra Beach, guidance from a professional local photographer throughout your one-hour session (with up to three outfit changes if you want), ten high-quality digital photos of your choice transferred instantly to your phone after viewing them together in the office—plus help picking out extra shots if any catch your eye before heading back into town.
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