Old Town Heart
Venetian alleys, colour and warm stone
- Price
- €199
- Duration
- 45–60 minutes
- Photographs
- 25+
Couples, families and honeymooners who want classic Chania.
Photoshoot in Chania Old Town
The Old Town is where most people picture themselves in Chania: the ochre and faded-pink walls of Topanas, the stepped alleys off Zambeliou, bougainvillea spilling over a doorway, and the Venetian Harbour wall turning amber about an hour before sunset.
It is also busy, and the light changes fast between the alleys and the waterfront. That's the part I take off your hands. You tell me the atmosphere you want, and I plan the walk on the day around where the light is good and where the crowds aren't.
- 45–60 minutes
- 25+ photographs
- From €199
Timing and light
Best light: the first two hours after sunrise, or the last two before sunset. In July and August, early morning is noticeably quieter in the alleys.
Choose your Chania experience
Chania Story
More time, more variety, more of the island
- Price
- €299
- Duration
- About 90 minutes
- Photographs
- 30+
Guests who want a fuller collection and more than one setting.
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What people say
5 verified Google reviews
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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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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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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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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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
How much does a photoshoot in Chania cost?
From €199 for a 45–60 minutes session with 25+ carefully selected and individually edited photographs. Chania Story is €299, Large Family Story is €399, and a surprise proposal starts at €299.
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.
Do we have to choose the photo spots ourselves?
No, and you shouldn't have to. Tell me the atmosphere you like and I plan the route on the day around the light, the crowds, the weather and how the session is actually going. Knowing where to stand at six in the evening in August is my job, not yours.
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.
Check my date on WhatsApp€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.