If your mood board is half whitewashed walls and half a gentle no stiff posing promise, we are already friends. I photograph destination weddings across Greece with an editorial candid rhythm — a touch of quiet direction when it flatters, documentary instincts when the moment sings on its own. Think elegant portraits you will frame for decades and real laughter you can almost hear on the page.
Editorial candid in real life
You do not need to be models, you need a rhythm that lets the day breathe. I plan a few soft anchor moments then step back so everything feels natural
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a calm first look or private vows that take ten to fifteen minutes
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two short portrait windows near golden hour, each around ten minutes, one earlier in shade and one after sunset glow appears
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zero intrusion during ceremony, hugs, speeches and dance floor
A tiny story from last season on a cliff terrace in Imerovigli — the wind tried to audition the veil for a kite festival and the guitarist smiled into the chorus. One invisible hairpin, three steps into shelter, and that frame became the album cover. Helpful when needed, invisible when not
Greece by feeling rather than checklist
Greece is a mood board that actually exists — Cycladic minimalism, Ionian greens, the Athens Riviera with sea air, mountain villages that smell like thyme. A few planning notes couples love
Santorini
Clifftop terraces and narrow paths ask for smart footwear and a quick pre walk in wedding shoes. Schedule two mini portrait moments so we avoid midday glare and catch the late glow that wraps the caldera
Athens Riviera
Sea views without ferries and easy access for guests. Later ceremonies work beautifully and a shaded prep space keeps everyone fresh
Mykonos
Sunsets and dancing energy with a friendly breeze. Choose portrait corners with a wind break and assign a trusted friend as veil wrangler
Crete and the Ionian
Bigger distances and varied terrain so timelines need comfortable buffers. Reward is warm hospitality and golden stone that photographs like a dream
Best months and honest light
May and June, then September and October, are the sweet spot for soft light and guest comfort. High summer is glorious yet louder — meltemi winds can be playful, ferries are busier and shade is your best friend. For outdoor ceremonies place the sun behind you or commit to full shade so eyes relax and skin tones stay even. Golden hour sits late in early summer and earlier in autumn, which makes two short portrait sessions more flattering than one long one
Travel that keeps your sanity
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Fly into Athens as a hub then hop to islands by plane or fast ferry. Build one extra day into arrival and your shoulders will thank you
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Pack a second pair of shoes for cobblestones and cliffs and do a short walk in them the day before
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Make someone the veil wrangler and another person the confetti captain so moments feel effortless
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Drones follow rules and venue policies. We coordinate permissions in advance and we always have ground based wow frames ready
Full day rates and how quotes are built
Every Greek wedding is its own little ecosystem so I do not post numbers here. The clear path is simple — tell me your date, island or city, estimated hours and whether you are planning welcome drinks or a day after session. I reply with a tailored proposal and examples that match your vibe. Elements that move the quote
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coverage design for one day or a weekend story
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mainland logistics versus island transfers
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team size such as a second photographer or assistant for larger guest counts
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deliverables and turnaround preferences
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cinematic video by our team with color and mood matched to the photographs
Send your plan and I will answer with pricing guidance, a sample timeline and real galleries in a similar setting
Two real world scenarios couples often compare
Santorini micro wedding
Welcome drinks in Fira, ceremony on a caldera terrace, dinner under lanterns. Two ten minute portrait windows — one earlier in shade and one after the sky warms. Logistics are compact and guest counts feel intimate
Athens Riviera weekend
Rehearsal by the sea, ceremony with an aisle that hears the waves, dance floor that forgets it is outdoors. No island transfers and sunsets that behave kindly. Ideal for larger groups who want easy travel
Both are beautiful. The choice is pace and logistics — cliff edge intimacy versus big weekend ease
A small checklist couples always thank me for
Spare hairpins and a tiny sewing kit
A microfiber cloth for sunglasses and phone screens
Blotting papers and water on standby near the aisle
Heel protectors for stone paths
Thirty minutes of no camera dinner time so you can actually taste the menu
A clear Plan B under a roof that still feels like you, not a storage corner
FAQ you might google at midnight
How far in advance should we book for 2025 or 2026
Prime weekends in late May, June and late September tend to go first. Mid week dates are friendlier. Share your date and I will confirm availability the same day
How many photos will we receive
Enough to tell your story beautifully without filler. Every delivered image is fully edited and arrives in a private gallery with download and print rights
Do you back up everything
Yes with redundancy on the day and again during culling and archival. Your files are treated like heirlooms from the first click
Do you offer video as well
Yes our team creates cinematic films in the same editorial tone so photo and video feel like one story
Do we need permits at historic or protected sites
Rules vary by venue and municipality. I coordinate with your planner and site management so we stay respectful and swift
Let us make this easy and a little romantic
Pour a glass of Assyrtiko and wander through real stories on my Portfolio and Journal. When you are ready for the practical part open the Photography Collections and tell me what feels like you so I can tailor availability and a proposal for your date. If your heart wants moving pictures in the same calm editorial spirit meet our team in the Video Portfolio. And when your date whispers book me say hello on the Contact page and I will reply with timing pricing guidance and next steps
Why couples and planners trust me
I specialize in luxury destination weddings across Greece and the Mediterranean and blend editorial taste with candid storytelling. I map light for each part of the day, collaborate closely with planners and venues, keep timelines humane and flexible and maintain a calm presence that lets people be themselves. Craft matters here — consistent color, archival safe edits, careful backup and on time delivery — and so do empathy and tempo. When the meltemi tests your veil I am already a step ahead. When grandparents laugh at a toast I am there without being seen. Photographs by me and films by our team when you want both in perfect sync
