ChaniaPhotoshoot

Agia Marina sunset photoshoot

Agia Marina sits a short drive west of Chania, and it is the easiest place nearby to get open sea, a clean horizon and a full sunset in the same session.

We usually start in the greenery above the beach while the light is still warm, move down onto the sand as it softens, and finish in silhouette once the sun is on the water. The meeting time moves through the season, so it is set from the actual sunset on your date.

  • 45–60 minutes
  • 25+ photographs
  • From €199
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Family of six photographed together on Agia Marina beach with hills behind them
Mother and two daughters standing on the grass overlooking the sea at Agia Marina
Two sisters forming a heart shape with their hands, silhouetted against the sunset
Family walking along Agia Marina beach past a lifeguard tower at sunset
Two brothers standing on a beach lifeguard tower, lit by the setting sun
Portrait of a young woman at golden hour with the sea softly blurred behind her
Silhouette of a couple standing together on the beach at sunset, in black and white
Couple standing together on Agia Marina beach in warm sunset colour
Mother and daughter crouching and drawing in the sand at golden hour
Family silhouette with arms raised on the beach at sunset, in black and white

Timing and light

The session is planned backwards from sunset, so the start time changes by more than two hours between May and October.

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What people say

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Katherine Aron-Beller photographed by the Venetian Harbour in Chania during her family holiday

Yannis is an excellent photographer who has the ability to relate, cater for and understand his audience very quickly. Not only are his photographs of a high quality but he makes the process of taking them fun and unobtrusive. Yannis showed us corners of Chania we would never have seen without him, nor would we have known that they hold the background for the best photographs. He managed to capture the wonderful memories of our family holiday for posterity. Not an easy achievement. I recommend him fully and wholeheartedly.

Katherine Aron-Beller
Family holiday photoshoot, Chania

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Handra Cazacu with her husband and their young daughter at sunset in Agia Marina

We had such a wonderful experience with Yannis! From the very beginning, communication was excellent — he was friendly, professional and made us feel completely comfortable during the photoshoot. We did a sunset session in Agia Marina with my husband and our little daughter, and the photos turned out absolutely beautiful. He captured some really special and natural moments of our family, and I especially love the photos at sunset and in the water. He was also very patient and lovely with our daughter, which meant a lot to us. The whole experience felt relaxed and enjoyable, and the final photos are memories we will treasure forever. I would definitely recommend Yannis to anyone visiting Chania and looking for a talented and professional photographer. Thank you so much!

Handra Cazacu
Agia Marina sunset session

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Jarkko and his partner holding hands against a clear blue sky near Chania

Photoshoot was done really professionally and good. He took our wishes into account and beatifully capture the sunset to our photos. He had a good ideas to our poses and the locations in the beach.

Jarkko J
Sunset beach photoshoot, Chania

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Wilfred van Alphen photographed at the Venetian Harbour in Chania at golden hour

What a great experience! Photoshoot was beautiful! Everything was perfect, setting, locations and a great photographer, Yannis! Thanks again for the lovely pictures! Recommandation, 100%!

Wilfred van Alphen
Family beach photoshoot, Chania

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Ambreen Khowaja with her husband and two daughters in a Chania Old Town alley

We had an incredible experience with our family photoshoot in Chania! From start to finish, everything was seamless. He was professional, efficient, and had an amazing eye for every detail—from the lighting and backgrounds to the little candid moments that made the photos feel so natural. We never felt rushed, yet he captured so many beautiful memories in such a short amount of time. We absolutely love the photos and will treasure them for years to come. Highly recommend!

Ambreen Khowaja
Family photoshoot, Chania Old Town

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Questions people ask

Where do you photograph in Chania?

Mostly in the Venetian Old Town and around the harbour, on the beach at Agia Marina, and at other agreed locations around Chania. I live here, so if you have somewhere in mind, ask.

Booking

Coming to Chania?

Tell me your travel dates and who you're travelling with. I'll recommend the experience and the time of day that will suit you best.

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€50 secures your session. The remaining balance is paid on the day.

Booking and cancellation

A €50 booking fee secures your date and is included in the total session price. The remaining balance is paid on the day.

The booking fee is non-refundable if you cancel, because the date and time have been reserved for you. If your plans change, I'm happy to move your session once where availability allows.

If weather conditions make the photoshoot unsuitable, we'll arrange another time at no extra cost. If I'm unable to photograph your session, your booking fee is refunded in full.