Flying Dress © Photoshoot in Santorini: Mr. President Package

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Flying Dress © Photoshoot in Santorini: Mr. President Package

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  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • From $1,806.17
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Santorini’s whitewashed buildings and open sea create the setting for a full-on fashion shoot, not a quick snapshot between sightseeing stops. With the Mr. President Package, you choose a dramatic flying gown, receive professional styling, and spend about three hours posing with a photographer and dress assistant.

I like the broad size range, US 0 to 22, and the private format, which lets the crew focus on your comfort and poses. I also like the clear photo schedule: unedited web images arrive within seven days, followed by edited high-resolution copies within 15 days.

The main caution is the price: $1,806.17 per person is a serious splurge, and the supplied details do not spell out every inclusion of this named package. Confirm exactly what is included before paying, especially the number of final edited images and any retouching fees.

Key points to know before booking

Flying Dress © Photoshoot in Santorini: Mr. President Package - Key points to know before booking

  • Choose from gowns in US 0 to 22: Styles, colors, and sizes run from XS to XXL, with dresses made to move in the sea breeze.
  • Hair and makeup are arranged for you: Styling may take place at the studio or your hotel, according to the booking details.
  • Private three-hour session: Only your group participates, so you are not sharing the camera time with strangers.
  • Photographers give hands-on posing help: Vasilis and Dimitrios are named among the photographers, while assistants help shape the flying fabric.
  • Pickup is offered: The exact meeting time and location are confirmed by email one day before the shoot.
  • Photos arrive in two stages: Web-resolution unedited files come within seven days, and edited high-resolution files follow within 15 days.

What the Mr. President Package actually gives you

Flying Dress © Photoshoot in Santorini: Mr. President Package - What the Mr. President Package actually gives you

This is best understood as a styled portrait production in Santorini, rather than a standard sightseeing tour. The central attraction is the gown, which is designed to catch the breeze and create a long, sweeping shape in photographs.

The setting supplies the drama. Santorini’s white buildings provide a clean backdrop for bold fabric colors, while the sea and open sky add scale. You are not simply being photographed in a dress. You are being directed into poses that make the dress look as if it is floating behind you.

The package lasts about three hours. That matters because changing clothes, applying makeup, arranging transport, and getting several useful poses takes time. A short session can produce one or two good images. Three hours gives the team room to adjust the gown, work through nerves, and try again when the wind refuses to cooperate.

The experience is private. That is important for a solo portrait session, a couples shoot, or a special occasion when you do not want an audience from another group. It also means the photographer can spend the session correcting small details such as arm position, posture, and the way the fabric falls.

The title Mr. President sounds grand, but the supplied information does not explain any special extras tied to that name. I would ask for a written list of inclusions before booking. A high price deserves clear answers.

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Picking a gown that works with Santorini

After booking, you receive a catalog of gowns. You choose the style, color, and size before the shoot, with listed sizing from US 0 to 22, or XS to XXL.

This selection process is more important than it may seem. A pale gown can blend into white buildings, while a strong color can create a sharper contrast. The right choice also depends on how much movement you want in the fabric. A flowing dress may look spectacular in a breeze, but it can require more handling from the assistant.

The sizing range is a real advantage for anyone who has felt left out of costume-style photoshoots. One plus-size customer described feeling comfortable from the first planning emails through the shoot and valued having an actual changing room instead of changing in public. That practical detail can make the experience much less stressful.

Ask how the gown is fitted and adjusted when you make your selection. The photographer brings the dress on the day and makes changes for a proper fit, but the available information does not say how much tailoring or fastening is involved.

You should also think about footwear and movement. No special shoe policy is provided, so ask what works best with the chosen gown. The tour requires a moderate level of physical fitness, which may mean standing, walking, holding poses, and moving carefully while the fabric is arranged.

Hair and makeup set the tone

Flying Dress © Photoshoot in Santorini: Mr. President Package - Hair and makeup set the tone

Hair and makeup are arranged at the studio or your hotel. This saves you from trying to prepare for a formal portrait session in a small hotel bathroom or while moving between appointments.

The styling is not a minor extra. A flying dress creates a polished, theatrical look, and ordinary vacation makeup may not show as well in bright outdoor photographs. One customer who rarely wears much makeup was surprised by how strongly her face appeared in the final pictures. That is useful advice: tell the makeup artist how much product you normally wear, but also listen to the reason for stronger definition on camera.

Anna and Inna are named among the makeup artists. Anna is also described as helping during the shoot, while Inna handled hair and makeup for another session. Staff assignments can vary, so do not assume you will receive a particular person unless the company confirms it.

If styling takes place at your hotel, have the room ready and allow enough time before pickup or the first photo location. The exact timing is confirmed by email one day before the session, so keep that day flexible.

How the three-hour shoot unfolds

Flying Dress © Photoshoot in Santorini: Mr. President Package - How the three-hour shoot unfolds

The day begins with pickup if you choose that option. The company confirms the pickup time and location one day before the shoot by email. Since the exact details arrive late, check your inbox and spam folder, and make sure the company has the correct contact information.

The team then handles the dress and final adjustments. You do not need to carry a gown around Santorini or work out how to make it fly on your own. The photographer and assistant manage the fabric, fit, and posing.

During the session, expect direction. Dimitrios is praised for explaining what to do with the arms, a common problem when you are suddenly asked to look like a model. Vasilis is also described as calm and clear, even in heavy wind. That kind of coaching is valuable if you feel awkward in front of a camera.

The assistant has a hands-on job. One person described an assistant explaining each pose while helping the dress move. The fabric does not magically float into place. Good photographs depend on timing, wind, and the assistant’s ability to create a clean sweep without distracting from your face.

Wind is both the star and the nuisance. It gives the gown its motion, but too much of it can make posing difficult and may affect safety. The team is described as attentive to comfort and safety, yet you should expect pauses and repeated attempts when conditions are rough.

The session is not a fixed list of sightseeing stops. The information identifies Santorini as the setting but does not name specific villages, viewpoints, or beaches. Do not book this expecting a guided tour of the island. The purpose is the portrait session, with the local scenery serving as your backdrop.

What makes the photography valuable

Flying Dress © Photoshoot in Santorini: Mr. President Package - What makes the photography valuable

A professional photographer changes the result from a collection of vacation snapshots to a planned set of portraits. You receive help with arm placement, posture, facial expression, and the position of the gown.

Dimitrios and Vasilis are named photographers connected with the experience. Their approach, as described in the supplied accounts, is encouraging rather than stern. That matters because the first few poses can feel unnatural, especially for a solo customer who is used to taking selfies.

You may see previews during the shoot. Dimitrios showed images from time to time during one session, which can help you understand how the gown is reading on camera. It also gives you a chance to adjust your expression or pose before the session ends.

Still, you should keep expectations sensible. The location, weather, light, and your comfort level all affect the results. A photographer can direct you, but no package can guarantee that every frame will suit your taste.

Professional retouching is available according to your preferences, but the supplied details do not say whether it is included in the $1,806.17 price. Ask for the cost and the exact scope before ordering. Retouching can mean small corrections, or it can mean a much heavier change to skin, body shape, or background.

Photo delivery: seven days, then 15

Flying Dress © Photoshoot in Santorini: Mr. President Package - Photo delivery: seven days, then 15

The delivery schedule is unusually clear. Within seven days, you receive all unedited photos in web resolution. You then select your favorite shots.

Within 15 days, the edited high-resolution copies are sent to your email. This two-step process gives you some control over the final selection, but ask how many images will be edited and whether the selection is made by you or the studio.

Web-resolution files are useful for browsing and sharing online, but they are not the same as print-ready files. If you hope to create a large wall print, album, or framed portrait, the high-resolution files are the important delivery.

Keep the email timeline in mind if the photos are tied to a birthday, proposal, wedding announcement, or other date. The stated window is up to seven days for the first set and up to 15 days for the edited copies, so do not plan on same-day images.

Is $1,806.17 per person good value?

Flying Dress © Photoshoot in Santorini: Mr. President Package - Is $1,806.17 per person good value?

At $1,806.17 per person, this is not a casual add-on to a Santorini holiday. You are paying for a private production with styling, a gown, photography, assistance, and post-production, but the available description does not list the exact number of final images, transport terms, or retouching allowance.

I can see the value for someone who places a high price on portraits and wants a handled experience from start to finish. You do not have to find a dress, locate a makeup artist, ask strangers to take photos, or figure out how to pose. The private format also removes the time pressure of a shared group session.

The value is weaker if you mainly want a few scenic vacation pictures. Santorini offers many photo opportunities at no extra charge, and this price is difficult to justify unless you want the gown, styling, and professional direction as the main event.

Before booking, request a full written breakdown:

  • How many edited high-resolution images are included?
  • Are all unedited web-resolution photos included?
  • Is pickup included in the listed price?
  • Is hair and makeup included for the Mr. President Package?
  • What does professional retouching cost?
  • How many people can join the private session?

Those questions are not nitpicking. At this price, they are part of making a fair comparison.

Who will enjoy this most

Flying Dress © Photoshoot in Santorini: Mr. President Package - Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend it to a solo visitor who wants more than selfies, especially someone celebrating a birthday, a major life change, an engagement, or simply a personal milestone. One customer described the session as a confidence boost after a difficult transition, and that is a good way to understand the emotional side of the experience.

It also suits couples if one person is the main subject. A fiancé’s photo session was arranged with a full team that included makeup, driving, photography, and dress support. Confirm the group setup in advance if both of you want substantial camera time.

The experience is a good fit for anyone nervous about posing. The staff names connected with the sessions include Melina, Vasilis, Inna, Anna, Dimitrios, Nikos, and Vera. You may not work with all of them, but the team structure appears to cover styling, driving, photography, and fabric assistance.

It is less suitable if you dislike makeup, formal clothing, repeated poses, or attention from a working photo crew. It is also a poor choice for a tight budget, since the price is high and weather can affect the day.

Timing, weather, and cancellation details

The activity requires good weather. If poor conditions force a cancellation, you are offered a different date or a full refund. Wind is useful for the dress, but bad weather can make the shoot unsafe or prevent the intended look.

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead are not refunded, and changes inside that period are not accepted.

The activity is near public transportation, and pickup is offered. Your confirmed pickup time and location arrive one day before the shoot. The booking is confirmed at the time of purchase, and the activity is offered in English.

Should you book the Santorini flying dress shoot?

Book it if the photographs are the point of your Santorini trip, not just a souvenir from it. The combination of a catalog gown, hotel or studio makeup, private direction, fabric assistance, and a clear editing schedule gives you a polished experience that is hard to recreate alone.

I would pause if you are booking on impulse or cannot confirm the package details. The $1,806.17 cost calls for a precise list of inclusions, especially edited image counts, pickup, and retouching.

For the right person, this can be a powerful personal keepsake. You get a dramatic dress, a beautiful Greek setting, and a team that helps you look comfortable even when the wind is working against you. Just make sure you are paying for the exact service you want.

FAQ

How long does the Santorini flying dress photoshoot last?

The experience lasts approximately three hours. That time covers the styled photo session and the work needed to fit and manage the gown.

What sizes are available for the flying dresses?

The catalog includes sizes from US 0 to 22, listed as XS to XXL. You choose the gown’s style, color, and size after booking.

Is pickup included?

Pickup is offered. The company confirms the pickup time and location by email one day before the shoot.

When will I receive my photos?

You receive the unedited photos in web resolution within seven days. After you select your favorites, edited high-resolution copies are emailed within 15 days.

Is this a private activity?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

What happens if bad weather cancels the shoot?

You are offered a different date or a full refund if the experience is canceled because of poor weather.

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