Santorini’s famous views become your photo studio on this private flying dress photoshoot in Imerovigli. You choose from more than 30 designer dresses, then photographer Yannis guides you through natural poses while assistant Anastasia handles the dress and fit.

I like the private format and the careful help with posing. I also like the range of sizes, up to 4XL, and the promise of 50 edited photos per person rather than just a small handful. The main catch is the extra €130 for the dress rental and female assistant, on top of the listed group price.

Key Points

• More than 30 dress designs: Choose your outfit in advance, with sizes available up to 4XL.
• Imerovigli photo route: Visit blue domes, white rooftops, sea views, high viewpoints, and less familiar corners.
• Private one-hour session: The experience is reserved for your group, with an individual approach.
• Hands-on assistance: Anastasia helps you change and keeps the dress in place while Yannis directs your poses.
• 50 edited photos per person: Images are edited in Lightroom and sent by Dropbox within about 15 to 16 days.
• Barefoot-friendly setup: Bring shoes that come off easily, since the photoshoot is done barefoot.

Why Imerovigli Works So Well for This Shoot

Imerovigli gives you the Santorini look most people want in photographs: white rooftops, blue domes, open sea views, and high village viewpoints. The route begins at Anogi, in front of the restaurant’s large square, then continues through Imerovigli for about an hour.

This location matters because the session is not confined to one marked platform. You move between several photo spots, giving your final collection more variety. One image can use the familiar blue domes, while another can frame white buildings or the sea from a higher point.

You should still expect a walking photoshoot, not a seated studio appointment. The route includes stairs and short stretches between locations. That is manageable for many people, but the long dress and uneven village paths make easy-to-remove shoes a smart choice.

The outdoor setting also means you are working with real Santorini conditions. Sun can be strong, so sunglasses are useful before and after the shots, especially if you are sensitive to bright light. The photoshoot itself is done barefoot, which helps the dress flow naturally in pictures.

Choosing a Dress Before You Arrive

After booking, you receive a catalog of flying dresses. You select your preferred design and size in advance, which is important because the outfit is not simply chosen when you arrive at the square.

The collection includes more than 30 designs from qualified designers around the world. Sizes go up to 4XL, giving this experience a wider range than many dress-based photo sessions. You will want to consider how the color works with Santorini’s white walls and blue details, as well as how comfortable the dress will be while walking and posing.

The dress rental is not included in the advertised group price. The additional charge is €100 for the dress, plus €30 for the female assistant. That €130 package includes Anastasia’s help with changing and with the dress during the session.

This extra cost is easy to overlook when comparing experiences. Add it to the listed price of $418 per group of up to four, and the total becomes a more serious purchase. Still, the value improves if you are sharing the session with family or friends, since the main price covers a private group of up to four people.

Male outfits are not included. If a man is joining the group, his clothing arrangements need to be handled separately.

Meeting Yannis and Getting Ready with Anastasia

You meet at Anogi in Imerovigli, in front of the restaurant at the large square. The activity ends at the same meeting point, so you do not need to arrange a separate pickup at the end.

The first few moments are set aside to get acquainted. That small pause is useful. A photoshoot can feel stiff if you meet the photographer and immediately start posing, especially if you have never modeled before.

Anastasia then helps you put on the dress in a dedicated changing space at the photoshoot location. Her role is practical and important. Flying dresses have long, dramatic fabric, and you need someone focused on the train while you concentrate on your face, posture, and position.

The changing area also means you do not have to search for a public restroom or attempt to change outdoors. You should still arrive wearing comfortable clothing and shoes that can be removed quickly.

One Hour Among Blue Domes and White Roofs

The main session lasts one hour. During that time, Yannis leads you around Imerovigli and chooses spots that show off the dress as well as the village.

The blue domes provide the classic Santorini frame. They are instantly recognizable, but they can also make photographs feel similar if every image is taken from the same angle. The movement between several spots helps avoid that problem.

White rooftops offer a cleaner, brighter background. Against them, the dress becomes the main color in the frame. Sea views from the village’s highest points add scale and openness, giving the photos a different mood from the close village scenes.

The route also includes less obvious corners with an artistic feel. These locations are useful if you want a set of images that goes beyond the standard Santorini postcard. Since the precise path can vary with the photographer’s choices, you should expect the session to use the area around Imerovigli rather than follow a fixed list of exact viewpoints.

If two or more women take part, Yannis adds group photographs. That makes the experience more useful for friends, sisters, mothers and daughters, or a small celebration. You should not assume every group member receives the same individual outfit arrangement, though. The supplied details focus on flying dresses for women, and male outfits are not included.

Posing Help for People Who Do Not Model

You do not need modeling experience. Yannis guides you into natural poses and helps you make the dress look graceful rather than simply standing still in front of a wall.

That coaching is one of the strongest reasons to book a professional session instead of asking a companion to take pictures. A flying dress needs movement, shape, and timing. Small changes in hand position, body angle, or the direction of your face can make the difference between an ordinary snapshot and a polished portrait.

Anastasia also watches the dress. She helps it sit properly and keeps the fabric looking its best in front of the camera. This two-person setup is especially helpful when the wind moves the train or when the fabric needs arranging between shots.

A useful expectation check: posing guidance does not mean the photoshoot is completely spontaneous. You will receive direction and repeat positions as needed. If you prefer candid holiday photographs with no instruction, this may feel more formal. If you want a strong final set and are unsure what to do with your hands, the structure will likely help.

What You Receive After the Session

The package includes 50 professionally edited photographs in Lightroom per person. Extra group images are included when two or more women participate.

The images are delivered through Dropbox. The stated delivery time appears in two forms: the inclusions say 15 days, while the fuller description says 16 days. Plan on receiving the gallery within about 15 to 16 days rather than expecting same-day delivery.

You also have six months of cloud backup, so you do not need to download everything immediately. That is handy if your internet connection is poor during the rest of your trip. Still, download the images within that period and keep your own backup once you have them.

Unedited images and raw files are not included. This is normal for a finished portrait package, but it matters if you want every frame or plan to edit the pictures yourself. The product here is a selected, edited collection, not the complete camera folder.

The quantity is generous for a one-hour shoot. If you are alone, 50 final images give you plenty of choice for albums, social media, and larger prints. With a group, ask how the individual and group images will be divided when you arrange the session, since the stated allowance is 50 edited images per person plus extra group shots.

Is the $418 Group Price Good Value?

The listed price is $418 for a private group of up to four. The dress and female assistant add €130, and transfers and makeup cost extra if you request them.

For one person, the price is a sizable splurge. You are paying for a private photographer, a full hour in one of Santorini’s most photogenic villages, posing direction, changing space, assistant support, and a large edited gallery. This makes more sense if the images mark a proposal, birthday, honeymoon, anniversary, or another event you want documented carefully.

For two to four people, the group pricing is more attractive. You share the base cost while still keeping the session private. Group photographs also give the shoot a social purpose, rather than making it only a solo portrait appointment.

The extra dress fee is the key budget point. Compare the full price, not just the headline amount. Makeup and private transfer are available at additional charges, so ask for those rates before committing if you want a fully arranged experience.

A proposal can be especially meaningful here. One provided account describes Yannis and his assistant helping create a proposal day that the couple would remember. That suggests the team can work with a special occasion, but you should explain your plan in advance so the timing and photographs match what you want.

Timing, Walking, and Comfort

The session lasts one hour, but you should allow extra time around it for meeting, changing, and getting organized. The exact start time depends on availability.

The route is outdoors and includes stairs and short walks between photo locations. The activity is not suited to people with altitude sickness, and it is not suitable for babies under one year or people over 95 years. Those age limits are part of the stated activity guidance, not a suggestion to test your limits on the day.

Bring comfortable shoes. Since you will pose barefoot, choose footwear that slips off without fuss and can be carried or left safely during the shoot. A pair of sunglasses can help with sun sensitivity, though you will remove them for the actual portraits.

Alcohol and drugs are not allowed. There is no transport included, but private transfer can be arranged for an additional fee. Makeup is also available at an extra cost if you want a more polished start.

The experience is private, which helps with comfort and pacing. You are not posing in front of a large mixed group, and the photographer can focus on your group’s needs. That privacy is particularly useful for a proposal or for anyone who feels self-conscious in front of a camera.

Who Will Get the Most From This Experience?

I would recommend it most to people who want finished, professional-looking photographs rather than casual vacation snapshots. The dress, Santorini setting, posing instruction, and editing all point toward a polished portrait session.

It also suits:

• Couples planning a proposal, with the understanding that male outfits are not included.
• Friends or family groups of up to four who want both individual portraits and group images.
• First-time models who want clear direction.
• People seeking a private activity with an individual approach.
• Anyone who wants a broad final gallery instead of a few edited images.

I would think twice if you dislike staged photographs, have difficulty with stairs, or want a low-cost activity. The extra €130 dress and assistant fee changes the final budget, and optional makeup or transfer costs can push it higher.

The private format and hands-on assistance are the most praised parts of the experience. Yannis handles the photography and posing, while Anastasia helps with the dress and changing. That division of work should make the hour feel more organized than a solo photographer trying to manage everything at once.

Booking Details to Keep in Mind

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately, which is useful when your Santorini plans are still moving around.

The available languages are English, Greek, and Russian. The group is private, and the activity starts and ends at Anogi in Imerovigli.

Select your dress before the photoshoot, bring easy-to-remove shoes, and ask about transfer or makeup before booking if you need either service. The session takes place outdoors, so sun and walking conditions are part of the deal.

Should You Book It?

Book this photoshoot if you want a special Santorini keepsake and are happy to pay for professional direction, a designer dress, and a large edited gallery. The strongest value comes when two to four people share the private base price, or when the session marks an important occasion.

Skip it if you want an inexpensive sightseeing activity or dislike posing. For everyone else, the combination of Imerovigli’s views, more than 30 dress choices, Yannis’s coaching, and Anastasia’s practical help makes this a focused and memorable way to take home photographs that look distinctly Santorini.

FAQ

Where does the photoshoot meet?

You meet at Anogi in Imerovigli, in front of the restaurant at the large square. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

How long does the photoshoot last?

The photoshoot lasts one hour. Start times depend on availability.

How many people can join the private group?

The listed price covers a private group of up to four people.

Is the flying dress included in the price?

No. The flying dress costs €100, and the female assistant costs €30. Together, these additional services total €130.

How many edited photos will I receive?

You receive 50 edited photos in Lightroom per person. Sessions with two or more women also include extra group photographs.

When will the photos arrive?

The photographs are sent through Dropbox in about 15 to 16 days after the photoshoot. Six months of cloud backup is provided.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes that are easy to remove, since the photoshoot is done barefoot. Sunglasses are recommended if you are sensitive to the sun.