Short answer: in 2026, a professional photographer in Santorini costs about €240–€450 for a one-hour session, €400–€700 for two hours, €240–€600 for a surprise proposal, and €1,500–€5,000+ for a full wedding day. My own packages start at €350 for proposals, couples, families and photo tours; weddings are quoted per day.
Those are wide ranges, so below is what the numbers actually buy, what pushes a quote up or down, and how to compare two photographers who look similar on Instagram but differ by €300.
Santorini photographer prices at a glance (2026)
| Session type | Typical Santorini range | Alexandros Sirigos |
|---|---|---|
| 30-minute mini session | €200–€350 | Not offered — proposals include 30–60 min |
| 1-hour couples / vacation session | €240–€450 | From €350 (1–2 h, 40–80 photos) |
| 2-hour photo tour | €400–€700 | From €350 (up to 2 h included) |
| Surprise proposal (hidden photographer) | €240–€600 | From €350 (25–50 photos, 2–3 days) |
| Family session | €250–€450 | From €350 |
| Elopement (2–3 hours) | €600–€1,500 | Custom quote |
| Full wedding day (8–10 hours) | €1,500–€5,000+ | Custom quote, 200–400 photos |
Ranges compiled in September 2026 from published rates of Santorini-based photographers and the main booking platforms (WeddingWire Santorini, Flytographer, Localgrapher). Prices are in euros and exclude optional extras.
What is usually included
- The session itself — the hours quoted, at one or more locations.
- Professional editing — colour, exposure and skin work on every delivered photo. Batch-filtered "all 400 raw files" galleries are a warning sign.
- A private online gallery with high-resolution downloads and a print licence for personal use.
- Location and timing advice — the part that separates a local from a visitor with a camera.
What adds to the price
- Extra hours — typically €150–€250 per additional hour.
- A second location with a transfer — Oia and Fira in one session needs a car and about 20 minutes between villages.
- A catamaran or boat — the charter is booked separately from the photography; private sunset charters start from a few hundred euros.
- Setups — flowers, candles, sparklers or a "Marry Me" sign for a proposal, arranged through a local planner.
- Video — a proposal or wedding film is usually a separate quote, or a combined photo-and-film package.
- Rush delivery, prints and albums.
Why two photographers can differ by €300
Platforms versus direct. Booking marketplaces add a commission on top of the photographer's rate and often route you to whoever is available rather than whoever is best for your session. Booking direct with a photographer who lives on the island is usually cheaper for the same hour, and you know exactly who turns up.
Experience and delivery. A photographer with 500 sessions on the island prices the time it takes to get the light right, not just the shutter clicks. Fast delivery — 2–3 days for a proposal so you can share the news before you fly home — is part of the service, not an add-on.
Number of photos. 25 carefully edited photos beat 150 near-duplicates. Compare edited counts, not totals.
Is it worth hiring a photographer in Santorini?
Santorini is one of the most photographed places on earth, and the difference between a phone photo at 2pm and a professional photo at 7:40pm on the right terrace is the difference between a snapshot and the picture you frame. With around 300 sunny days a year the light is reliable; what is not reliable is knowing where to stand when it happens. That knowledge is what you are paying for.
My pricing, in one place
- Proposal photography — from €350, hidden setup, 25–50 edited photos in 2–3 days.
- Photo tours, couples and families — from €350, 1–2 hours, 40–80 edited photos in 5–7 days.
- Wedding photography — custom quote, 200–400 edited photos, sneak peek in 48 hours.
All packages include professional editing, a private online gallery and my location and timing planning. A 30% deposit secures your date.
Want an exact quote?
Send me your dates, the type of session and where you are staying. I reply within 24 hours with a fixed price — no platform commission, no surprises.
Get a quoteFrequently asked questions
How much does a photographer in Santorini cost per hour?
In 2026, published rates for a one-hour couples or vacation session in Santorini run from about €240 to €450, and two-hour sessions from €400 to €700. Alexandros Sirigos charges from €350 for a 1–2 hour photo tour with 40–80 edited photos.
How much is a proposal photographer in Santorini?
Surprise proposal coverage in Santorini typically costs €240–€600 depending on duration and the number of edited photos. Alexandros Sirigos charges from €350 for a hidden 30–60 minute proposal session with 25–50 edited photos delivered in 2–3 days.
Do Santorini photography prices include editing?
Reputable photographers include professional editing and a private online gallery in the price. Check the number of edited photos and the delivery time, which vary from 2 days to 8 weeks.
Is a deposit required to book a photographer in Santorini?
Yes, almost always. A 30% deposit is standard to hold a sunset slot, with the balance paid on the day of the session.