Engagement portrait
Engagement portrait photography. Today, we continue with the “randomly picked photographs” series.
The story behind this image….this young and vibrant couple from Brazil decided at the last moment to have a celebration for their engagement. Something different that would happen during their visit to Santorini island. A mixture of engagement portraits and a photo tour was the answer. Traveling around the island for a few hours, visiting various areas and spots, even the off the beaten track and less known places, experiencing the islands vibes at the most!! Of course, at the same time, capturing their portraits at all these places!
Engagement portrait impressions
I delivered the photographs both in color and black and white format as I always do.
A few days later I received the following message…
“Hi there ! Wow!!! what beautiful photos ! We loved it ! Such great job!! Million thanks Athanasios!”
The casual style, the chill out vibes and the bodies position and affection is what I like about this image.
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A few Santorini non touristy tips
Stay in a cave hotel
An unforgettable experience- quite pricey but totally worth it while visiting Santorini. What cave hotels can offer you is magical, a feeling that you are part of the Cyclades, that you are in the heart of the Greek islands. I don’t know if words are capable of describing this greatness, the feeling I had staying in a cave house, where I imagined that time stopped, just enough to enjoy these moments and to embrace my surroundings. Especially in the bedroom, the sensation was completely serene, so I could hang together with Morpheus for hours without a care in the world.
Go hiking from Fira to Oia
This was also one of the most picturesque parts of my trip and the best way to experience Santorini’s natural beauty. This hike is 6 miles one-way and passes through Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Oia. Along the way, you will find spectacular ocean views. The best time to start this trek is in the morning, or in the afternoon, so as to reach Oia at the moment of the sunset. You can start the trail from central Fira or Oia.
Also…Find Skaros Rock
Well, it’s not difficult to find it since it’s a wonderful destination for hiking and certainly one of the best spots for photography in Imerovigli. It’s a rock formation and collection of ruins, next to a monastery, known as the Chapel of Panagia Theoskepasti; it remains in use on the cliffs below the rock feature.
Wine tasting at Santo Wines
Did you know that even the flavour of wine in Santorini is influenced by the island’s volcanic ground? It creates a unique flavour difficult to find elsewhere. Additionally, vine trees are often formed into circles and grown on the ground to protect the crop from strong ocean winds. Santo Wines in Pyrgos is the largest winery on the island and considered one of the leading vineyards in Santorini.
And…Jump off a boat into hot springs
Every day traditional boats leave from old Fira port for a boat tour to the volcanic island of Nea Kameni surrounded by warm dark waters, the volcanic hot springs are known for their therapeutic benefits. Don’t wear your favorite swimsuit in order to enjoy the hot springs, after a hike around the rim of an active volcano.
Visit Emporio village
Located just 12km from Fira, the largest village of Santorini, overlooking the beaches of Perissa and Perivolos, is a charming traditional settlement with old windmills, blue-domed churches, picturesque little streets, and a 15-century fortress- definitely worth seeing!
