Santorini: Proffessional Flying Dress Photoshoot

Santorini’s famous views become your photo studio on this private flying dress photoshoot in Imerovigli. Yannis leads the session, while Anastasia helps you into the gown, adjusts the fabric, and keeps an eye on your look as you move between blue domes, white rooftops, and sea-facing viewpoints.

I like the private one-hour format, which gives you personal posing help instead of leaving you to guess what to do with your arms. I also like the wide dress choice, with more than 30 designs available up to size 4XL. The main consideration is cost: the advertised rate is $418 for up to four people, but the dress and female assistant add €130.

Key points to know

• Thirty plus dresses up to 4XL: Choose your gown in advance from a catalog of designs by qualified designers.
• Anogi to Imerovigli: Meet outside Anogi, then walk through Imerovigli for one hour of photographs.
• Yannis and Anastasia work as a team: Yannis guides the camera and poses, while Anastasia helps with the dress and presentation.
• Fifty edited photos per person: Images are edited in Lightroom and sent by Dropbox, with cloud backup promised for six months.
• Barefoot outdoor session: Wear shoes you can remove easily, and expect stairs plus short walks between photo spots.
• Private group experience: You will not be mixed with strangers, and group photos are included when two or more women take part.

Why Imerovigli makes a strong photo studio

Imerovigli gives this session a different feel from a simple portrait shoot. The village sits high above Santorini’s caldera, so the route can include open sea views, bright white buildings, rooftops, and the blue domes that have become closely linked with Santorini photographs.

You are not confined to one backdrop. The session moves through several points in the village, including quieter corners chosen for a more artistic look. That matters because a flying dress needs space and movement. A single crowded viewpoint can produce only a few similar images, while a short photo walk gives you changes in light, walls, steps, and views.

The tradeoff is that Imerovigli is built on slopes and stairs. This is not a sit-down studio appointment. You will walk small distances between spots, and the outdoor setting means sun, uneven surfaces, and other people in the village may be part of the surroundings.

The meeting point is Anogi, in front of the restaurant, where there is a large square. The session ends back at that same meeting point. Plan to arrive in comfortable shoes, even though the photographs themselves are taken barefoot.

Choosing a dress before you arrive

After booking, you receive a catalog and select your preferred dress in advance. This is an important step, not a minor detail. The dress is not selected casually when you arrive, so you need to review the available designs and choose one in your size before the session.

More than 30 flying dresses are available, with sizes listed up to 4XL. That wider range is useful for groups with different body types, though you should still confirm the exact measurements and availability of your preferred design before your appointment.

The added €130 covers the dress rental and Anastasia’s assistance. The assistant is not just a person standing nearby. She helps you put on the dress in a dedicated changing space, checks the fit, and manages the gown during the shoot so it falls properly in photographs.

Flying dresses often need constant adjustment. Fabric can twist, drag, or lose its shape as you move up steps and around corners. Having Anastasia focus on the gown lets you focus on your face, posture, and the next pose.

Men’s outfits are not included. If your group includes a man, the supplied details specifically exclude a male outfit, so you will need to arrange clothing separately.

Meeting Yannis and preparing with Anastasia

The activity begins at Anogi in Imerovigli. Yannis and Anastasia take a little time to get acquainted with you before the photographs start. That short introduction matters, especially if you feel awkward in front of a camera.

Anastasia then helps you change in the dedicated space. You do not need to arrive already dressed in the flying gown. Bring shoes that are easy to remove because the shoot is done barefoot, and wear something practical underneath or around the changing process as appropriate for your comfort.

The session is designed for people without modeling experience. Yannis guides your hands, shoulders, stance, and facial expression so you are not left trying to copy a pose from memory. The aim is to make the pose look natural rather than stiff.

This is one of the strongest reasons to choose a guided session instead of asking a companion to take photographs. A friend may capture the view, but may not know how to position the dress, direct movement, or spot a small issue with posture. Here, the photographer and assistant have separate jobs, and that division should help the session move at a steady pace.

A proposal can also be worked into the experience. One couple used the photo session to create a memorable proposal, with Yannis and his assistant helping make the occasion special. If you have a similar plan, explain it before the shoot so the team can shape the session around it.

The one-hour route through Imerovigli

The stated itinerary has one main photo stop in Imerovigli, lasting one hour. In practice, that hour is a walking session through several nearby photo points rather than one fixed camera position.

You can expect photographs near the blue domes and white rooftops that define the village’s familiar look. These locations offer a classic Santorini setting, but they are only part of the route. The session also uses high points with sea views and less obvious corners for images that feel less like standard postcard shots.

The walking portion has two effects. First, it gives you a range of backgrounds and compositions. Second, it means you need to conserve energy and pay attention to footing. A long flowing gown can be awkward on steps, especially when you are barefoot. Anastasia’s help is especially useful here.

If two or more women participate, the session includes group photographs as well as individual portraits. This makes the experience work for friends, sisters, or a small celebration. The package provides 50 edited photos per person, plus extra group photographs for sessions with two or more female participants.

The route is private, so you do not share the hour with another booked group. That gives Yannis room to adjust the pace to your comfort and spend more time on a pose that works. It also makes the session a better fit for a proposal or a personal celebration where privacy matters.

What the posing guidance is really worth

A flying dress can look dramatic in a photograph, but only when the fabric, body position, and timing come together. Without guidance, it is easy to hold your shoulders too high, look down at the dress, or stand in a way that hides the gown.

Yannis helps you find poses that suit the dress and the setting. You may be asked to turn, extend an arm, shift your weight, or look toward a view. The supplied experience does not promise a particular number of poses, but it does promise direction throughout the session.

I see this as a major part of the value. You are not paying only for an hour of camera time. You are paying for someone to create a usable set of photographs, not just a folder full of near-duplicates.

Anastasia also checks the dress in front of the camera. She can straighten the train, arrange the fabric, and help you look your best before the shutter is pressed. The strong feedback about Yannis and his assistant helping with the dress and finding good backgrounds fits the practical strength of this setup: one person directs you, while the other manages the details you cannot see.

The photographs, editing, and delivery

The package includes 50 edited photographs in Lightroom per person. The photographs are delivered through Dropbox after the session, with the full information giving a delivery window of about 15 to 16 days.

There is a small inconsistency in the timing provided: the main description says 16 days, while the included-services section says 15 days. I would confirm the exact delivery promise when booking, especially if you need the photographs for a wedding announcement, proposal follow-up, or social media post on a fixed date.

The files are not supplied as raw images or unedited photographs. That is normal for a polished portrait service, but it is important to know what you are buying. You receive edited selections rather than every frame from the camera.

The Dropbox link includes six months of guaranteed cloud backup, so you do not need to download the files within a few hours. I would still save the images in two places once you receive them. Cloud access is useful, but your own backup gives you more control.

Fifty photographs per person is a generous number for a one-hour session, particularly when the images come from several parts of Imerovigli. Group photographs are additional for sessions with two or more women, so a small group can receive both personal portraits and shared images.

Understanding the total price

The headline price is $418 per group of up to four people. That makes the base rate easier to justify for a small group, since the price is not charged separately for each participant. A group of four can spread the base cost, while a solo participant pays the full group rate.

You also need to add €130 for the flying dress and female assistant. This covers €100 for dress rental and €30 for Anastasia’s help. Since the dress and assistant are central to the experience, I would treat this as part of the real price rather than an optional extra.

Transfer costs are not included. Private transfer can be arranged for an additional charge, but the meeting point is accessible at Anogi in Imerovigli if you make your own way there. Makeup is also extra, although a special deal is available through the provider if you want professional makeup before the session.

The value is strongest for someone who wants finished, carefully directed photographs in Santorini and does not want to organize a dress, assistant, photographer, and location plan separately. It is weaker for someone who already owns a suitable gown, wants raw files, or is mainly looking for a quick few snapshots.

Sun, stairs, and practical comfort

This is an outdoor activity, and Santorini sun can be intense. Bring sunglasses if you are sensitive to bright light, although you may remove them for the photographs. Comfortable shoes are essential for the route, even though the final images are taken barefoot.

You should expect stairs and short walks between photo spots. The experience is not suitable for people with altitude sickness, and it is not designed for babies under one year or people over 95. Those limits are listed as suitability guidance, so consider your own mobility and comfort before booking.

Alcohol and drugs are not allowed. The activity also requires advance dress selection, so you should not leave that decision until the day of the shoot.

The session is private and can be conducted in English, Greek, or Russian. That language choice can make posing instructions easier to follow, especially when small adjustments to posture and movement matter.

Who will get the most from this session

I would recommend this experience to a solo visitor who wants a polished Santorini portrait, a couple planning a proposal or special memory, or a small group of women who want both individual and shared photographs.

It is also a good fit if you are camera-shy. The dedicated posing guidance removes much of the guesswork, and Anastasia’s help with the dress means you do not need to keep checking whether the fabric looks right.

Friends or sisters can make good use of the group format. Each woman receives 50 edited photos, and the group receives extra shared images. Since the activity is private, you can celebrate together without being placed beside another party.

I would hesitate to recommend it if you dislike stairs, cannot comfortably walk short distances outdoors, or expect an indoor studio with controlled light. I would also ask about the total cost first if your budget is tight, since dress rental, assistant, makeup, and transfers can all sit outside the base price.

Should you book the Imerovigli flying dress session?

Book it if you want more than a quick photograph by a blue dome. The private format, professional posing help from Yannis, and hands-on dress support from Anastasia give you a structured way to create a large set of finished portraits.

The strongest reasons to go are the wide dress selection, the size range up to 4XL, the changing space, and the combination of individual and group photographs. The proposal option also shows that the team can support a meaningful occasion, not only a standard portrait session.

Before paying, confirm your dress choice, the exact photo delivery date, and the full cost with the €130 dress and assistant charge. If those terms suit you and you are comfortable with sun, stairs, and barefoot walking, this is a practical way to turn Imerovigli’s most recognizable views into a personal photo collection.

FAQ

Where does the photoshoot begin?

You meet at Anogi in Imerovigli, in front of the restaurant. There is a large square there where the photographer waits.

Where does the activity end?

The session ends back at the original meeting point at Anogi in Imerovigli.

How long does the photoshoot last?

The private photoshoot lasts one hour. Available starting times are shown during the booking process.

How many people can join?

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

Is the flying dress included in the price?

No. The flying dress and female assistant cost an additional €130, including €100 for the dress rental and €30 for the assistant.

How do I choose my dress?

You receive a flying dress catalog after booking and must select your dress and size in advance. More than 30 designs are available, with sizes up to 4XL.

Are makeup and transfers included?

No. Makeup and transfers are available for an additional charge.

How many photographs do I receive?

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

How are the photos delivered?

The edited photographs are delivered through Dropbox. The information provided gives a delivery time of about 15 to 16 days, with six months of guaranteed cloud backup.

Do I need modeling experience?

No. Yannis provides posing guidance throughout the session, and Anastasia helps adjust the dress and keep you looking your best.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes and shoes that are easy to remove. The photoshoot takes place barefoot, and sunglasses are recommended if you are sensitive to the sun.

Is cancellation available?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later to keep your plans flexible.